Venues - Cymru•Wales - Folklife's online Directory

Visiting Wales? Our listings below; see also others' listings on Media webpage

Venues listed in this order :

Cenedlaethol • National
De-Ddwyrain • South-East Glamorgan, Gwent
De-Orllewin • South-West Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire
Y Canolbarth • The Midlands - Mid-Wales Ceredigion; Powys
Y Gogledd • North Wales Sir Ddinbych; Sir y Fflint; Wrecsam • Denbighshire; Flintshire; Wrexham. Conwy, Gwynedd, Ynys Môn

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Cenedlaethol • National

🅄   CLWB ALAWON / TUNE CLUB LIST   www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html
⊕ see website for latest details.

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De-Ddwyrain /  South-East     Glamorgan, Gwent

🄵  Tuesday, weekly  afternoon  Monmouthshire  GRIFFITHSTOWN, PONTYPOOL THE THREE MINUTES PAST TWO CLUB (no website)
→  Panteg House Employees Club, Greenhill Road, Griffithstown, Pontypool, NP4 5BE. Starts 2.03pm, all year.
⇒  Kevin Vernon 07803 987862 kevin<at>electricpocket.com
⊕   Acoustic singaround, everybody welcome, to listen or perform. We typically manage to get round the room twice and crack off four songs or tunes each. Any and all kinds of musical genres find a home here.  [new listing, Feb 2023] (replaces Barry Scouse's Tu afternoon Little Mill Folk Session)

🅄  Tuesday, 2nd  Monmouthshire ABERGAVENNY  ABERGAVENNY FOLK CLUB (no website)
→ The Hen & Chickens, Flannel Street, Abergavenny NP7 5EG. 7.30pm
⇒ Graham Harris 01873 852 108, [email protected]
⊕ Purely acoustic, traditional and contemporary plus poetry, and or written verse.

🄵  Wednesday, weekly    Rhondda Cynon Taf PONTYCLUN   LLANTRISANT FOLK CLUB   www.folk.wales
→   Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club (01443 222182), Castan Road, Pontyclun, CF72 9EH. 8.30pm, all year.
⇒ Pat Smith, 01443 226892, 1 Tŷ Clwyta Cottages, Cross Inn, Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Tâf, CF72 8AZ. pat.spoons<at>virgin.net
⊕   Weekly Folk club with singers nights and lots of guest nights: regular international guests, sessions,singarounds, performers welcome.

🄵  Thursday, weekly   Newport NEWPORT   LYCEUM FOLK & ACOUSTIC CLUB www.lyceumfolknewport.org.uk
→ Crindau Constitutional Club, Malpas Road, Newport NP20 5PJ, about 150 metres from M4, J26, on the Newport side. 8.30pm, all year.
⇒ Ruth: 07966 754366, e-mail info<at>lyceumfolknewport.org.uk
⊕ We welcome ALL acoustic instruments and musical styles and players from beginners to virtuosos, whether you wrote it yourself or borrowed it from someone else.  We are not averse to a bit of poetry or purple prose either. [March 2021, new member]

🄵  Thursday, weekly   Newport   ROGERSTONE    NEWPORT FOLK CLUB www.newportfolkclub.co.uk
→ Newport Fugitives Athletic Club, High Cross Road, Rogerstone, NP10 9AD, 8.00pm for 8.45pm.
⇒ Contact info<at>newportfolkclub.co.uk, Bryn Millichip (Chair) 07397 980847,
www.youtube.com/user/NewportFolkClub; www.facebook.com/groups/newportfolkclub; twitter.com/newportfolkclub
⊕ Newport Folk Club exists to encourage and promote Folk Music and the people who perform it. A gathering of friends old and new who get together weekly (at least) to enjoy some of the finest Live Music. [Jan 2018, new member]

🄵 Friday, 1st, & other   Swansea   PONTARDAWE   THE VALLEY FOLK CLUB (xAug)    www.casbar.co.uk/pontardawe-valley-folk-club/
→   Pontardawe Heritage & Visitors Centre, The Old Stable, Herbert Street, Pontardawe SA8 4EB 8pm.    Behind Dillwyn Arms at traffic lights, centre of town.   Free town car parks; please don’t use pub car park. Bring Your Own refreshments (pub next door & small supermarket along the road).
⌂ Huw & Heather Pudner 01792 862062.  PontyVFC<at>casbar.co.uk
  Facebook Pontardawe Valley Folk Club www.facebook.com/Pontardawe-Valley-Folk-Club-267787909911885/
⊕   1st Fridays Open Nights (£2), a warm welcome to everyone to sing, play, recite or just enjoy. Guest Nights (usually £8; pre-arranged floor spots), usually 3rd Fridays. Often a 50/50 Night on 5th Fridays. Check club website diary for variations. [2024 Feb; new venue from 2024 March]

🅄 Saturday, 2nd   Blaenau Gwent TREDEGAR   VALLEYS HARP CLUB    www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html
⊕ See website for current details

🅄  Saturday, 4 x year Cardiff    ST FAGANS     PENTREFFEST NOZ    www.pentreffest.org.uk
→   St Fagans Village Hall, Crofft-Y-Genau Road, St Fagans, Cardiff CF5 6DU. Afternoon music workshop, dance workshop, music session, shared evening meal, Bal basics, Bal dancing to live music.
⇒    Pentreffest, 13 Egerton Road, Canton, Cardiff. 029 2023 2970, queries<at>pentreffest.org.uk
⊕   Innovative, voluntary organisation aiming to encourage the development of traditional social dance events to increase a sense of community. The emphasis is on opportunity, inclusion, participation and fun. Everyone, regardless of age or ability, is encouraged to “have a go”. (changed dates/times July 2019)

🅄 Saturday, 2nd  Monmouthshire  LLANFOIST, Abergavenny GWERIN GWENT folk band    www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/calendr.html
⇒ Meurig Williams    02920 628300
⊕ A band comprising Clera's South-East Wales tunes club and others from across South Wales. (added March 2019)

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De-Orllewin /  South-West  Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire

🄵  Sundays, 3rd  Carmarthenshire Near LLANDEILO   TYWI TUNE CLUB    Facebook: Tywi Tune Club Clwb Alawon Tywi
→ Based in Llandovery and Llandeilo, Carms. 2pm
⇒  Helen Adam: helenadamfiddle<at>gmail.com, 07929 202257, or find us on Facebook by looking for Tywi Tune Club Clwb Alawon Tywi
⊕ A collection of the tunes we play can be found here at www.tunelines.com The Club has taken the Mari Lwyd out around Carmarthenshire; a booklet of tunes and songs relating to the Mari Lwyd tradition has been produced and can be downloaded from www.helenadam.com   [Mar 2024, new day & time]

🅄 Thursday, weekly  Pembrokeshire FISHGUARD   FISHGUARD & GOODWICK WELSH MUSIC CLUB  www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html
⊕ see website for current details

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Y Canolbarth / The Midlands (Mid-Wales)     Ceredigion; Powys

🄵  Sunday, monthly  Powys  HAY-ON-WYE  BLACK MOUNTAIN BALFOLK, band, workshop, dancing
🄵  Saturday, occasional Powys  HAY-ON-WYE  BLACK MOUNTAIN BALFOLK, French Bal   www.facebook.com/groups/670540084748885
→  Parish Hall Hay on Wye 12A Lion St, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5AB (it's in Powys but postally Hereford, England)
Sundays: 3-4pm scratch band practice, 4-6pm dance workshop and dancing.  Occasional Saturday evening: French Bal with guest musicians.
⇒ email jess.abrahams<at>gmail.com or text 07952 998320
⊕ Some exciting news for those who like to play or dance to French music.  Check out dates on Facebook (Black Mountain Balfolk) or Whatsapp: Black Mountain Balfolk (new listing June 2023)

🄵 Monday,3rd   Powys    ABEREDW      STEADY SESSION, SEVEN STARS www.tradartsupport.org.uk
→ Seven Stars Inn, Aberedw, Near Builth Wells, LD2 3UW. 8pm start.
⌂   contact Louise Williams 01982 551116, email louise3.mbc<at>talktalk.net; see also TASC on Facebook.
⊕   For any acoustic instrument which suits a traditional tune and blends with other instruments – playing folk tunes at a steadier pace than in a typical folk music session, or want to learn some new tunes at a more relaxed pace.   [new listing, October, 2019]

🅄  Tuesday, 3rd  Ceredigion  ABERYSTWYTH "GWERIN ABER FOLK" (Aberystwyth Folk Club)  www.facebook.com/groups/GwerinAberFolk/
→ Bank Vault, 1, New Street , Aberystwyth SY23 2AT. 7.30pm to 10pm.
⊕  "Performers Night". See chat on www.facebook.com/groups/GwerinAberFolk/ to book a performer slot. Free. (new listing June 2023)

🅄 Wednesday, 1st Ceredigion  ABERYSTWYTH "GWERIN ABER FOLK" (Aberystwyth Folk Club)  www.facebook.com/groups/GwerinAberFolk/
→ Aberystwyth Silver Band's Band Room, Ystwyth Retail Park, Park Avenue, Aberystwyth SY23 1PB. 7:30pm to 10pm.
⌂   Dave Price
⊕ "The Gathering". Play/sing-around, in circle, take turns proposing/singing/playing piece, all invited to join in, play, sing or listen. Specifically encouraging beginners, improvers or those wishing to try out new pieces as well as those wishing to ‘perform’. Audience very much invited. Free - donations welcome. (revised listing: new venue, November 2023)

🄵  Thursday, 1st  1.30pm     Herefds   LONGTOWN   BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB  www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/BlackHil.html
→   The Crown Inn (01873 860217), Longtown, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 0LT, 1.30 until 4pm
⌂   contact Judy Mabe, 01432 263495; email judy.mabe<at>gmail.com
⊕   We meet from 1.30 until 4pm on the first Thursday, and play traditional European and American music  (revised July 2019)

🄵  Saturday, occasional Powys  HAY-ON-WYE  BLACK MOUNTAIN BALFOLK, French Bal -- see SUNDAY entry

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Y Gogledd  / North Wales
Sir Ddinbych; Sir y Fflint; Wrecsam / Denbighshire; Flintshire; Wrexham;   Conwy, Gwynedd, Ynys Môn

🄵  Sundays, 1st   Gwynedd   PORTHMADOG   THE SHIP INN LAZY DAYS SESSION (daytime)   https://musicbars.co.uk
→ The Ship Inn / Y Llong (01766 512990), 14 Lombard St, Porthmadog LL49 9AP. 3pm until 7.00pm, all year
⇒   Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ All welcome - This is an Acoustic event. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)

🄵  Sundays, 2nd   Gwynedd   TREMADOG   THE UNION INN LAZY DAYS SESSION   https://musicbars.co.uk
→   The Union Inn (01766 512748), 7 Market Square, Tremadog, LL49 9RB. 3pm until 7.00pm, all year
⇒   Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ All welcome - This is an Acoustic event. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome!   (new listing, Dec 2023)

🄵  Sundays, 3rd   Gwynedd   MORFA BYCHAN   TYDDEN LLWYN LAZY DAYS SESSION (daytime in summer) https://musicbars.co.uk
→ The Ship Inn / Y Llong (01766 512990),14 Lombard St, Porthmadog LL49 9AP. 3pm until 7.00pm, all year
⇒   Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ All welcome - This is an Acoustic event. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome!   (new Member, Nov 2019)

🄵  Tuesday, 1st   Gwynedd   PORTHMADOG   THE SHIP INN: THE TRAVELLING SESSION     https://musicbars.co.uk
→ The Ship Inn / Y Llong (01766 512990), 14 Lombard St, Porthmadog LL49 9AP. 8.30pm, all year
⇒   Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome!    (change of venue, Dec 2023)

🄵  Tuesday, 2nd   Gwynedd   PENRHYNDEUDRAETH   THE OAK: THE TRAVELLING SESSION     https://musicbars.co.uk
→   The Oak (01766 770652), High Street, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, Wales LL48 6BL.  8.30pm, all year
⇒   Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (change of venue, Dec 2023)

🄵  Tuesday, 3rd     Gwynedd   PORTHMADOG   THE QUEENS: THE TRAVELLING SESSION    https://musicbars.co.uk
→ Queens’ Hotel (01766 513131), Station Road, Porthmadog LL49 9HT. 8.30pm, all year
⇒   Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome!    (new Member, Nov 2019))

🄵  Tuesday, 4th   Gwynedd   PORTHMADOG   THE SHIP INN: THE TRAVELLING SESSION     https://musicbars.co.uk
→ The Ship Inn / Y Llong (01766 512990),14 Lombard St, Porthmadog LL49 9AP. 8.30pm, all year
⇒   Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome!    (new Member, Nov 2019)

🄵  Tuesday, 5th Gwynedd   PORTHMADOG   Venue see website THE TRAVELLING SESSION   https://musicbars.co.uk
→ The 5th Tuesday venue varies, please check the website, https://musicbars.co.uk, for details. 8.30pm, all year
⇒   Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome!    (new Member, Nov 2019)

🄵  Thursday, weekly   Denbs   RUTHIN   RUTHIN ALLSTYLES MUSIC CLUB   http://ruthinallstyles.co.uk
→   The Feathers Inn / Tafarn Y Plu, in the function room, 52 Well Street, Ruthin, LL15 1AW. 8.00pm, all year.
⇒ Chris/Jayne Birchall   01824 704844, mobile 07760 764441. chris<at>ruthinallstyles.co.uk
⊕   Come along and listen to a wide range of styles from Traditional Folk to Country, Folk Rock to R&B, Blues to Jazz. Most Thursdays are Singers Nights, with performers doing between two and four songs. All styles and abilities welcome.