Welcome to / Croeso y
BEautiful brecon
Brecon is situated in Bannau Brycheiniog
(The Brecon Beacons!) National Park.
We put beautiful spaces at the heart of the experience: from historic Brecon Cathedral, to ancient Friaries and iconic Welsh chapels.
We also want to make sure you enjoy the incredible nature on doorstep. The annual Festival Hike will take you out to the hills above the town to appreciate the views surrounding our small Welsh town.
Take a look at some of our venues below:
Brecon Cathedral
The magnificent Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist is hosting four of our concerts in 2025.
Brecon Cathedral started life in 1093 as the Benedictine Priory of St John the Evangelist, built by the Normans on the site of an earlier Celtic church. At the dissolution of the monasteries in 1537 it became Brecon's Parish Church. It became a Cathedral only in 1923, on the establishment of the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon.
The cathedral has a charming Close with a cafe and bookshop on site. There is a small pay and display car park. If you require disabled access to the venue please let us know.
The Plough
The Plough, tucked away in Lion Street is the venue for our Cymanfa Ganu on the final evening of the 2025 Festival.
The first chapel on the current site was a meeting room in a building also used as a pub called The Plough, which stood there in the 17th century.
The existing chapel was built in 1841 in classical style, on the former chapel garden. Major rebuilding work was undertaken in 1892 by Benjamin Jenkins, local builder. A balcony round all four sides of chapel is supported on fluted iron columns.
Please note there is no parking at The Plough.
Theatr Brycheiniog
Idyllically set alongside Brecon's canal basin, the theatre hosts a varied programme of theatre, music, dance and community events.
The venue will be host to our Friday night concert in 2025.
There is a cafe on site for pre-concert snacks as well as a good sized carpark.
Christ College
Situated beside the River Usk Christ College was founded by royal charter in 1541 by Henry VIII, having been a Dominican Friary for three hundred years before this.
Christ College is now the oldest independent school in Wales. The medieval Chapel, which we will use for two of our 2025 concerts, is one of two buildings on site that remain of the Dominican friary and they represent the largest group of Dominican buildings surviving in Britain.
The school’s performing arts theatre - Y Neaudd (built in 2013) will be where we host our Come & Sing Day for Elijah in 2025.
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Places to Stay
Brecon has a range of B & Bs and small hotels
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Places To Eat
Brecon has a mix of cafes, restaurants and pubs
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Our Venues
Our venues range from cathedral to chapel
