Events nearby

As well as events in the surrounding towns and villages, Abergavenny is well situated for attending events across South Wales. It's just one hour to Cardiff, and other large towns and cities such as Hay-On-Wye, Hereford, Brecon and Newport are just a short drive away.

• Llantilio Crossenny Festival of Music and Drama
  (14th to 18th May 2008)

  The festival comprises opera, classical music and jazz performances. It will be held in the beautiful St Teilo's Church, which dates from the 13th century or at Treadam Farm.

  A number of events are held throughout the festival - please visit the Llantilio Crossenny website for full and up-to-date details, timetables and bookings.

• Raglan Music Festival
  http://www.raglan-festival.org/
  

  A wide range of musical styles from Rock to Blues, Jazz, Classical, Choral, Childrens Workshops and Open Jam sessions.

• Hay Book Festival
  http://www.hayfestival.com/wales
  

  A gathering of top authors, illustrators and comedians get together in Hay-On-Wye for a festival of the arts.

• Brecon Jazz Festival http://www.breconjazz.co.uk
  (August)

  A famous musical event involving some of the top Jazz musicians in Britain. A great night out as the whole of the town centre becomes a party.

• The Royal Welsh Show (Builth Wells) http://www.rwas.co.uk

  A display of the best of local agriculture, from livestock and produce to heavy machinery. There's also a number of competitions, so if you fancy yourself as a sheepshearer, now's your chance!