There are a number of events held regularly in and around Abergavenny throughout the year, as well as productions by local theatre groups, musical concerts and other entertainments.
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2024 events
(More events will be added here as details become available)
- 27 June 2024
Conversations at the Chapel: Professor Corinne Fowler
The latest book from Professor Corinne Fowler is Our Island Stories. Through ten walks, taken throughout Britain, she connects the countryside with our colonial history. Linking the Cotswolds with Calcutta in India, Grasmere in the Lake District with Canton, China. And there is a Welsh ramble – The Wool Walk – which explains how the sheep trade of Dolgellau influenced the development of the colony of Virginia in the Americas.
In 2020 she co-authored a report that was a full audit of National Trust properties and their links with the British Empire, including the Slave Trade. For doing this some accuse her of being ‘unpatriotic’ and ‘at war with the past’. In response she argues that ‘knowledge is not something to be weaponised, but to be shared’.
Tickets £13
Start time: 7.30pm
For tickets please email events@artshopandchapel.co.uk or call 01873 852690/736430. Alternatively in person at The Art Shop or The Chapel in Abergavenny. -
15 June 2024
Abergavenny Arts Festival
This free Festival is for the community. Come along and try a new art or craft, watch performances and listen to some great live music all within the beautiful grounds of Abergavenny castle.
For more information please visit abergavennyartsfestival.com
- 6 July 2024
Shire Horse Show
Come and take a look at these incredible horses, once a part of the local landscape and vital farm equipment. As well as these wonderful animals, you’ll find a great show with dog shows, classic cars, trade stands, a falconry display and more. For latest information visit the website
- 21-22 September 2024
Abergavenny Food Festival
Food, glorious foodProbably Abergavenny’s biggest event, the Abergavenny Food Festival attracts visitors from all over the country. A programme of culinary events are spread out across a number of venues in the town, with demonstrations from top chefs, specialist exhibitors and various entertainments. Described as the ‘Glastonbury of Food Festivals’ (Carole Cadwalladr, Observer Food Monthly), this festival just gets better and better. Expect to try out all kinds of food and drink samples from local and unique suppliers, and definitely expect to be taking plenty home with you!
- 5 November (TBC)
The Abergavenny Round Table Fireworks Extravaganza
In November the skies above Abergavenny will be alight with colour as The Abergavenny Round Table Fireworks Extravaganza takes place.
Held every year at Belgrave Park, this spectacular event has grown to become the largest fireworks display in the area and is Abergavenny Round Table’s biggest fund raiser of the year.
All the profits made go to charities and good causes in the local area.
A fantastic night out for all the family with: music, food and drinks stalls, a funfair for the kids and, of course, a professional fireworks display!
Location: Belgrave Park, Abergavenny, NP7 7AD. Entrances from Belgrave Road and Cresta Road
Looking for something for local residents? Try the Abergavenny Community centre for everything from yoga to toddler groups to language-learning classes.
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