Past Events Archive

RNB&GARAGE ANTHEMS 90S VS 00S

R&B vs Garage - 90s & 00s Anthems - Merthyr Tydfil

AK Promotions Darts Tournament — £3,400 Prize Pool

AK Promotions darts tournament at Penydarren Social Club — £3,400 prize pool, £1,500 to the winner. Open to players from across the region. Entry £12.

Experience The Beatles - Merthyr Labour Club

Camelfields 2026

Family Funday ☺️

Steelhouse Festival 2026

One of the UK's premier rock and metal festivals returns to the Welsh hills above Merthyr Tydfil — three days of world-class rock music.

Made In Merthyr

An evening of conversation, inspiration and connection as we celebrate the creatives, makers and cultural voices shaped by Merthyr Tydfil. About Made In Merthyr Made in Merthyr is a pilot event to bring together creatives from Merthyr Tydfil to connect, collaborate and share. Join us for a

AMERICAN PIE TRIVIA NIGHT & LIVE CONCERT

Joei Blake live vocalist

Bingo Lingo — The Outdoor Summer Special (July)

Bingo Lingo's Outdoor Summer Special returns to Clwb Crown in July — outrageous hosts, wild performers, epic prizes and pure summer chaos.

Emma Winter — Sŵn Adre

Emma Winter performs Sŵn Adre at Theatr Soar — an intimate evening of Welsh-language folk and acoustic music.

SCHOOL'S OUT TEACHER'S AFTERPARTY

Live @ The New Crown, Merthyr Tydfil

A Respectable Woman

Polish and Welsh Picnic

Polish and Welsh Picnic

POLISH WELSH PICNIC

Midsummer Modness

In 1979 punk was losing its way and a new Mod movement started to fill the void. Sharp suits, punk influenced but more melodic bands came to the fore.

Merthyr Science Festival

Merthyr Science Festival brings science to life in exciting, accessible and interactive ways. From live demonstrations to hands-on experiments, the festival is designed to spark curiosity and inspire people of all ages. Whether you're a family looking for a fun day out, a student exploring future

THE CHORDS UK at Midsummer Modness

JUKEBOX | LIVE BAND

An Evening with Medium Mayers

The Cover Lovers Live At The New Crown Merthyr

MERTHYR TYDFIL (The Guest Keen) Medium Event

An Evening with Dean Saunders & Mark Crossley

An entertaining evening with Welsh football legends Dean Saunders and Mark Crossley — honest stories, laughs and behind-the-scenes moments from the top level of the game.

Craic shots

Ian Van Dahl | Kooler Reload

The Kooler Reload series continues on Saturday 4th July as trance legend Ian Van Dahl arrives in Merthyr Tydfil for a massive night of classic dance music and euphoric anthems. Expect huge energy, hands-in-the-air moments, and a celebration of the golden era of trance and Clubland. Support comes

Kids Disco

Matilda The Musical Jr

Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty to change your story….. CAST Performance Academy proudly presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. — a cheeky, heart‑full celebration of imagination, mischief and standing up for what’s right. When: 27-28 June 2026 Where: Canolfan a Theatr Soar

⚽️ THE ANTHONY HUGHES CHARITY DAY ⚽️

Community Hike: Brecon Beacons

Matilda The Musical Jr

Black Thunder live

Bethany Williams

Novella

PlayHaus Presents: Ninetree + More

PlayHaus brings rising electronic artist Ninetree and more to Clwb Crown, Merthyr Tydfil — a night of forward-thinking electronic music.

QUIZ TIME | £1 ENTRY

An evening with Cambrensis

An evening with Cambrensis and friends

Day for Ceri

Come and join the fun! Get your Adult tickets here — Children pay what they want on the day!

DAY FOR CERI 2026

Celebrate National Picnic Week at Cyfarthfa Park

IBIZA ANTHEMS | OVER 25s DAY RAVE

Red Hot Chili Replicas + (The Dragonflies/Break The Day/The Offcuts) LIVE @ CLWB CROWN - Merthyr

Ride & Ramble — Remote Heights Guided Walk

An 8-mile guided walk through the higher terrain of Brecon Beacons — dramatic climbing, panoramic views and historical highlights, starting with a steam train from Pant Station.

Merthyr Toddler Time

The Big Toddle with AbleRoots

Clubland Night

DMF plus guests CLWB CROWN

THE REMNANTS | BOP TIL YOU DROP

Bingo Lingo — The Outdoor Summer Special

Bingo Lingo's Outdoor Summer Special comes to Clwb Crown — hilarious hosts, wild on-stage performers, epic prizes and summer vibes in Merthyr.

Bingo Lingo - The Outdoor Summer Specials

The UK's most popular Bingo Rave Tour lands on your doorstep in Merthyr! Please note the events sell out quickly so be ready to purchase on release.

Alice in Wonderland Jr

🎩✨ Step into Wonderland with CAST Performance Academy! ✨🐇 Our incredible young performers are ready to whisk you away on a joyful, imaginative journey as CAST proudly presents Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. Bursting with colour, character, and creativity, this production showcases everything

1 year anniversary celebrations 🥂🍾

Seven Wonders — Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Seven Wonders bring their acclaimed seven-piece Fleetwood Mac tribute to Clwb Crown — recreating the magic of one of rock's greatest bands.

WalknTalk Parc Cwm Darran

Nervous About Public Speaking? Try This Free Session (Merthyr)

Coffee Morning

ANNA YOUNG | LIVE ACOUSTIC

Free play fest event

Merthyr Rising Festival 2026

Merthyr's annual music, arts and ideas festival returns for 2026 — three days of live music, inspiring talks, comedy, theatre and community arts at the birthplace of the Red Flag.

Merthyr Meltdown

Live Music with The Dole Age, Slack. , Acacia, Pseudo Cool

MERTHYR MELTDOWN | THE DOLE AGE & MORE

DAYFEVER × Merthyr Town FC

DAYFEVER — the award-winning daytime clubbing festival from Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen — comes to Penydarren Park in partnership with Merthyr Town FC.

MUSICAL BINGO MADNESS

MUSICAL BINGO MADNESS Early bird tickets have officially SOLD OUT Standard tickets are still on sale at £15 – but there's only a limited amount left!

BACK TO THE ZONE | Daytime Disco & Nightclub Experience

Coffee Morning

The Luke Combs Experience

The Luke Combs Experience brings the biggest country music show to Penydarren Park, Merthyr Tydfil — a massive outdoor country night under the stars.

Demystifying AI for Businesses

Football Festival Parking: Sunday 17th May 2026 - Afternoon

Limited on-site parking is available to pre-book. Without a parking permit you will be unable to access the stadium with a vehicle on the day of the festival. Alternative parking is available at the C

Forever ABBA Tribute & Eurovision Night

A spectacular Eurovision-themed ABBA tribute night at Clwb Crown — Dancing Queen, Waterloo and all the classics.

Discover Sailing — 16th May 2026

A beginner-friendly sailing taster session on Pontsticill Reservoir with Merthyr Tydfil Sailing Club.

Wild Tribe Events Pagan and Spiritual Fair- Merthyr Edition 🫶

Football Festival Parking: Saturday 16th May 2026 - Morning

Limited on-site parking is available to pre-book. Without a parking permit you will be unable to access the stadium with a vehicle on the day of the festival. Alternative parking is available at the C

Primeshock — Live at Kooler

Electronic music act Primeshock brings a live performance of chart-topping hits to Kooler Nightclub in Merthyr Tydfil.

Addysgu Rita (Educating Rita) — Welsh Language Production

A Welsh-language adaptation of Willy Russell's Olivier Award-winning play Educating Rita, performed across two nights at Theatr Soar, Merthyr Tydfil.

PRL Party

PRL Party hits Clwb Crown — a high-energy party night in Merthyr Tydfil with DJ sets and big anthems.

Merthyr Tydfil Chilli & Chocolate Festival 2026

The annual Chilli & Chocolate Festival returns to Penderyn Square — 100+ chilli and chocolate producers from across the UK, live music, family entertainment and the famous Asbestos Mouth chilli eating contest. Free entry.

Ride & Ramble — Remote Tranquillity Guided Walk

Steam train from Pant Station followed by a guided walk into the quiet, dramatic mountain landscape of Bannau Brycheiniog — a relatively easy route with sweeping mountain views.

Discover Sailing — Merthyr Tydfil Sailing Club

Introductory sailing sessions on Pontsticill Reservoir, set against the stunning backdrop of the Brecon Beacons. Perfect for beginners wanting to try sailing for the first time.

Blues, Roots & Americana Night

A night of blues, roots and Americana music at Clwb Crown.

Psychic & Spirit Fayre

The Macc Lads — Live at Clwb Crown

The Macc Lads bring their punk rock chaos to Clwb Crown, Merthyr Tydfil — promoting their album "Wild Cider Wife". Not for the faint-hearted.

ROXOFF Festival

ROXOFF Festival at Clwb Crown — a Bank Holiday Sunday festival with entertainment inside and outside across multiple performance areas.

The Electric 80's UK — May Bank Holiday

The Electric 80's UK bring a brilliant May Bank Holiday tribute to the greatest decade in pop to Clwb Crown, Merthyr Tydfil.

Letz Zep — The Led Zeppelin Experience

Letz Zep — the world's most celebrated Led Zeppelin tribute — bring their legendary show to Clwb Crown, Merthyr Tydfil on May Day Bank Holiday.

Merthyr Artisan & Farmers Market

The monthly artisan and farmers market on Merthyr High Street — homemade crafts, local produce, fresh food and artisan goods from producers within 50 miles. Free entry. First Friday of every month.

LADIES NIGHT | FEATURING MARTHA TYDFIL

Awards Night 2026

Why not join us for an unforgettable end-of-season show!

Dressed to Kill — A Tribute to KISS

Dressed to Kill bring the ultimate KISS tribute experience to Clwb Crown — full costumes, pyrotechnics and every classic KISS anthem.

Merthyr Town FC v AFC Fylde — Season Finale

The final home league game of the season — Merthyr Town FC v AFC Fylde at Penydarren Park. Send the Martyrs off in style.

AWAY FANS ONLY - Merthyr Town FC v AFC Fylde

National League North 2025-2026 MATCH SEGREGATED! AWAY FANS ONLY - Merthyr Town FC v AFC Fylde Saturday April 25th Kick Off | 15:00 Adult: £15 Concessions: £12 (inc

Sleazy Money

Sleazy Money bring their unique sound to Clwb Crown, Merthyr Tydfil for a completely unnecessary but utterly brilliant night out.

DJ Danielle | Clwb Night

DJ Danielle performs a club night at Clwb Crown, Merthyr Tydfil.

Battle of the Bands — Heat 3

Battle of the Bands Heat 3 at Clwb Crown — more local bands compete for glory and great prizes. Free entry.

Ride & Ramble — Blaen-y-Glyn Waterfalls Guided Walk

Combine a vintage steam train journey with a guided walk to the spectacular Blaen-y-Glyn waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons. Led by qualified Mountain Leader Sarah Price.

Charity Event — Lifeline for Louis

A community charity event at Clwb Crown raising vital funds for Lifeline for Louis. Free entry — all donations gratefully received.

House Party +

House Party + comes to Clwb Crown — a massive night of house music, anthems and big room energy in Merthyr Tydfil.

Ultrabeat — Kooler Reload

Ultrabeat brings a massive club classics night to Kooler Nightclub in Merthyr Tydfil — dance floor nostalgia and euphoric anthems till 3am.

Florence Black — Live at Clwb Crown

Welsh hard rock heroes Florence Black bring their electrifying live show to their hometown venue, Clwb Crown in Merthyr Tydfil.

Open Mic Night at Clwb Crown

Merthyr's regular open mic night — any genre, any level, all welcome. Free entry at Clwb Crown.

The Chris Stapleton Experience — Live

The Chris Stapleton Experience brings a world-class tribute to the Grammy Award-winning country star to Clwb Crown, Merthyr Tydfil.

Merthyr Town FC v Macclesfield

Merthyr Town FC v Macclesfield in the National League North at Penydarren Park, Merthyr Tydfil.

AWAY FANS ONLY - Merthyr Town FC v Macclesfield

National League North 2025-2026 AWAY FANS ONLY - Merthyr Town FC v Macclesfield Saturday April 11th Kick Off | 15:00 Adult: £15 Concessions: £12 (includes Seniors, Stude

Nirvanah / Re Verve / Cliffy Byro — Live at Clwb Crown

Three brilliant acts — Nirvanah, Re Verve and Cliffy Byro — come together for a massive night of live music at Clwb Crown, Merthyr Tydfil.

Battle of the Bands — Heat 2

Battle of the Bands Heat 2 at Clwb Crown — local bands compete for crackin' prizes in front of a live Merthyr audience. Free entry.

Guided Mountain Walking Experience — Rock UK

Discover the Brecon Beacons on a guided mountain walk led by Rock UK instructors — perfect for beginners and casual hikers wanting an introduction to mountain walking.

The Dino Bus Comes to Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre

A free family day out — the 39-foot Dino Bus rolls into Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre with live dinosaur puppets, AR experiences, VR rides, fossil handling and a dino trail. 10am–4pm.

Easter Cupcake Decorating — Cyfarthfa Castle

Hands-on Easter cupcake decorating session at Cyfarthfa Castle — decorate 4 Easter cupcakes to take home. £11 per child, £3.50 per accompanying adult.

Outdoor Climbing Experience — Rock UK Summit Centre

Beginners and intermediate climbers tackle real outdoor rock faces at some of the best climbing venues in South Wales, guided by Rock UK instructors.

Easter Arts & Craft Club — Theatr Soar

Four days of Easter-themed art and craft activities for children aged 6–11 at Theatr Soar. A brilliant school holiday creative programme — £5 per session.

Adventure Holiday Club

A full-day adventure holiday club for children at Rock UK Summit Centre, running 9am–3pm.

Ironworks Festival 2026

Ironworks Festival 2026 hits Clwb Crown — a multi-act music festival in the heart of Merthyr Tydfil over Easter weekend.

Clwb Crown Easter Eggstravaganza

Clwb Crown's Easter Eggstravaganza — egg hunting, crafts, stalls, food, bouncy castle and live performances for the whole family. Free entry.

Easter Egg Hunt at Rhydycar Leisure Centre

Children's Easter egg hunt at Rhydycar Leisure Centre — chocolate treats, prizes and Easter games for kids.

Phunkt Fest 2026

A two-day music festival at Clwb Crown featuring a mix of live acts and DJs.

Easter at Brecon Mountain Railway

Hop aboard the Brecon Mountain Railway this Easter for a magical steam train journey through the stunning Brecon Beacons.

The Mountain Song Revival — A Night of Live Music

A night of live original music at Clwb Crown — The Mountain Song Revival bring their powerful sound to Merthyr Tydfil.

Merthyr Town FC v Oxford City

Merthyr Town FC host Oxford City in the National League North at Penydarren Park — tickets from £5 for under-16s.

Bothy Spring Spectacula — Open Evening

A spring open evening at The Bothy gallery in Cyfarthfa Park, showcasing the work of local Merthyr artists — free entry, all welcome.

Eggstravaganza — Giant Easter Adventure

Get ready for Eggstravaganza — a giant Easter adventure for the whole family at Cyfarthfa Castle and Park, Merthyr Tydfil.

Gwen yr Arth Wen — Welsh Language Children's Show

A charming Welsh-language children's show: Gwen the polar bear wakes up on a broken icecap and must find her way home in this heartwarming adventure.

San Domenico 10/20 Miler 2026

A scenic out-and-back run along the Taff Trail with challenging undulations — choose between the 10-mile or 20-mile distance.

The Cannonball Run 2026 — Charity Cycle Ride

A charity cycle ride in aid of Blood Bikes Wales — starting from Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr Tydfil.

Ibiza Anthems: 90's vs 00's

Relive the greatest Ibiza anthems from the 90s and 00s — legendary tunes and unforgettable nights recreated at Clwb Crown.

Easter School Holiday Adventures at Rock UK

Easter school holiday fun at Rock UK Summit Centre — cave exploration, archery, climbing walls and aerial adventure activities for kids and families.

Ledis y Wyrcas — Performed in Welsh with English Captions

It's 1955, the age of the new NHS — but the workhouse still stands. A powerful Welsh-language production at Theatr Soar, with English captions.

Merthyr Half Marathon 2026

Take on the Merthyr Half Marathon — a 13.1-mile course through the historic Trevithick and Taff Trails, primarily run on tarmac.

Hospice Heroes Walkathon

A 26-mile charity walkathon from Cyfarthfa Castle to Castell Coch along the iconic Taff Trail — raising vital funds for local hospice care.

Cyngerdd Dydd Gwyl Dewi — St David's Day Concert

Celebrate St David's Day at Theatr Soar with a concert by pupils of Ysgol Santes Tydful — a proud showcase of Welsh musical talent.

Candle Making Workshop

A hands-on candle making workshop at Cyfarthfa Castle — melt, pour and scent your own creations to take home.

Is There Anybody There?

A darkly comic new play: a psychic, a fitness-loving ghost and a police officer collide in a hilarious and touching investigation into death, life and what comes next.

St David's Day — Tune Learning Workshop & Song Circle

Celebrate St David's Day at Theatr Soar with a Welsh tune learning workshop at 11am followed by a community song circle at 2pm.

Hayseed Dixie + Support — Tour of Wales

St David's Day Special — Hayseed Dixie bring their 15th studio album to Merthyr for one night of high-energy bluegrass rock.