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Whether you're a local or a visitor, our events page is the ultimate guide for all things exciting in Merthyr Tydfil. Immerse yourself in the town's rich heritage and contemporary charm. Join us and explore the vibrant pulse of Merthyr today!

 

Cyfarthfa Castle, the jewel in the crown at Merthyr Tydfil celebrates its bicentennial year! The whole town is celebrating through a variety of creative endeavours including events, artworks, and community engagement - Check out our full list of Cyfarthfa200 events and join us to celebrate in style. 

Winter Diesel Week – A Half Term Adventure Like No Other! 🚂❄️

Starts - 22/02/2024 @ 11:00AM
Ends - 02/03/2025

This February Half Term, escape into the stunning winter landscapes of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) and experience a railway journey with a difference! While our iconic steam locomotives take a...

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Merthyr Reads 200 - Reading Challenge

Starts - 01/01/2025 @ 9:00AM
Ends - 31/12/2025 @ 6:00PM

To celebrate the bicentenary of Cyfarthfa Castle we've created (with your help) a list of 200 books written about Merthyr or by the people of Merthyr!    This is just a small fraction of a l...

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Mari Lwyd - writing, crafts, folk music and performances.

Starts - 04/01/2025 @ 5:00PM
Ends - 10/01/2025

Experience the Mari Lwyd tradition and enjoy creative workshops for all ages.   Join us for writing, crafts, and folk music sessions throughout January, featuring performances from artists like G...

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Historical Talk: Dowlais of Olde with Terry Jones and Huw Williams

Starts - 10/01/2025 @ 11:00AM

Join us for a fascinating journey into the past with Terry Jones and Huw Williams as they share their insights and stories about the rich history of Dowlais of Olde!   This is a fantastic opportu...

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DICK & DOM in da Clwb Crown

Starts - 11/01/2025 @ 7:00PM

You'll probably remember them from their Bafta winning Bungalow show and their CBBC presenter days... and now... they've gone down a blissfully manic, musical avenue!    Yup... we're crazy-e...

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Cyfarthfa: Past, Present, Future

Starts - 21/01/2025 @ 10:00AM
Ends - 31/03/2025 @ 4:30PM

Step into the story of Cyfarthfa, where the echoes of the past meet the vision of the future. From the roaring furnaces of the industrial age to contemporary histories and the vibrant plans for tomorr...

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Code Red

Starts - 24/01/2025 @ 7:00PM

Live music at Clwb Crown with Code Red   Friday 24th Jan.   7pm.    FreeEntry 

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SKAFEST

Starts - 25/01/2025 @ 4:00PM

SKAFEST - coming in hot, with the epic Buster Shuffle, Skacasm, the Modul8tors and more...to be announced!   Join us for a ska festival of live music that'll get those feet stomping and drinks fl...

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Cyfarthfa Museum Ghost Tour

Starts - 29/01/2025 @ 6:00PM

Come along to a torchlit ghost tour of Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery. Local Historian Steve Brewer and Historic tour Guide Arnie will share the stories of mysterious goings on to have happen...

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C200 Schools and Community Groups Exhibition

Starts - 31/01/2025 @ 10:00AM
Ends - 27/04/2025 @ 4:00PM

This exhibition is the culmination of work created by partner schools and community groups, celebrating the history of Cyfarthfa’s 200th anniversary. It explores Cyfarthfa’s history, firstly as a home...

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Norena Shopland Talk - Rainbowing Merthyr

Starts - 01/02/2025 @ 1:00PM

The history of sexual orientation and gender identity stretches back to antiquity. Come along and hear about Merthyr's LGBTQ+ history, full of fascinating people, controversies, and happy endings. &nb...

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Ghosted

Starts - 01/02/2025 @ 7:00PM

This February we will welcome the UK’s premiere tribute to the band ‘Ghost’- Ghosted!   “The energy and the dedication is on par with the real deal” ~ Musicpedia of Metal    Saturday 1s...

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Galentines at the Castle, with Cosy Throws

Starts - 07/02/2025 @ 6:00PM

With the help of the talented ‘Cosy Throws’ we invite you to celebrate Valentines Day with your friends, and make your own hearts using wool.  A lovely keepsake to take home.   A small selec...

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Darren Martin

Starts - 07/02/2025 @ 7:00PM

Local talent DARREN MARTIN is taking to the stage on Friday February 7th 2025 with FREE ENTRY.   What more can you ask for to kick start your weekend?   Doors are 7pm… so see you there!&nbs...

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Flower Power - an adult art workshop

Starts - 08/02/2025 @ 1:00PM

Join Klara for an in inclusive Flower Art workshop- where you’ll learn, discuss, and make a keepsake inspired by LGBTQIA+ History month.   Flower Power - an adult art workshop on Saturday 8th Feb...

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Chloe England: The History of the Wedding Ring

Starts - 11/02/2025 @ 1:00PM

Join Chloe and let her share with you her knowledge on the history of the wedding ring across various times and cultures.   Booking is essential. Please follow the Get Tickets link.

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Valentine's Night

Starts - 14/02/2025 @ 6:00PM

Valentine's Night    Planning to treat that special someone this Valentine's Day? CLWB CROWN has the best part of your evening covered with a very special tribute to 'Adele' perfor...

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Eco Painting with artist Jordan Sallis

Starts - 15/02/2025 @ 11:00AM

Join Jordan Sallis for this two-hour adult and family workshop.   During the session you'll experiment with natural inks and paints in this relaxed session and create your very own eco artwork. T...

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Cyfarthfa Memories Cafe

Starts - 16/02/2025 @ 1:00PM

A chance to look at the artefacts and memorabilia of the castle, and share your personal memories.  

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Penry Williams: Georgetown to Rome

Starts - 16/02/2025 @ 2:00PM

Discover more about one of Merthyr's beloved artists, Penry Williams, with local Historian Ben Price.   Booking is essential - please follow the Get Tickets link.

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Live from Merthyr Tydfil

Starts - 20/02/2025 @ 7:00PM

Live From Merthyr Tydfil is Little Wander and Turtle Canyon’s latest co-production for BBC Cymru Wales television.    Wales’ favourite daughter, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, hosts stand-up showcas...

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Polish Wedding Party

Starts - 21/02/2025 @ 9:00PM

Join us at CLWB CROWN for a magical Polish Wedding night, full of games, competitions, snacks, buffet, music and wedding reception vibes.   Hosted by cudak   Reserve your table 07778 518600

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Commemorative bicentennial Plates Workshop

Starts - 26/02/2025 @ 10:00AM

Join us at half term to celebrate Cyfarthfa Castle being 200 years old.    During this workshop you will be able to design and decorate a commemorative plate to take home. 1000 - 1200hrs 130...

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Family Tree Craft Workshop

Starts - 28/02/2025 @ 10:00AM

Cyfarthfa Castle was originally built as a home for the Crawshay Family. During this family-friendly workshop you can discover more about the family, then create and take home your own family tree! &n...

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The Jake Leg Jug Band

Starts - 28/02/2025 @ 5:00PM

    Bringing authentic sounds of 1920s/30s America like no other is The Jake Leg Jug Band, performing live at -   CLWB CROWN on FRIDAY 28th FEBRUARY 2025.   FREE Event   Doo...

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Monthly history talks with Huw Williams at Plas Coffi

Starts - 28/02/2025 @ 12:00AM

Join our monthly history talks delivered by the wonderful local historian Huw Williams.    Just show up for some great conversation and inspiring surroundings.   There's no need to book...

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St David's Family Funday!

Starts - 01/03/2025 @ 10:00AM

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲!   The hilarious 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗼 will be tearing through town on their souped-up shopping trolleys at the 𝗦𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱'𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮...

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Rave 4 Tots

Starts - 02/03/2025 @ 3:00PM

Crown Factor presents RAVE 4 TOTS, a musical opportunity for your little ones to have a good old dance on a real 'big girls and boys' dance floor, over at the new CLWB CROWN!   Yup, we've got co...

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Chop Suey & Slip-Not

Starts - 08/03/2025 @ 7:00PM

Chop Suey - Tribute to System Of A Down   Slip-Not - UK's No 1 Tribute to SlipKnot   Violent Inzident   Plus After Show Party with Special Guest Dj Sean Smith    

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The Marley Experience

Starts - 08/03/2025 @ 7:00PM

The Marley Experience   Saturday 24th May.   7pm.   £15 + Booking Fee    

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International Women's Day Walking Tour

Starts - 09/03/2025 @ 10:00AM

Take a walk from the castle down to the town centre with Charlotte and Zoe and discover more about the influential women of Merthyr's past.   This walk will start at the Lucy Thomas Fountain in M...

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Chris Parry - Lecture

Starts - 15/03/2025 @ 2:00PM

Local historian Chris Parry will launch his exciting new talk for International Women's Month.   1400 - 1500hrs   Booking is essential - please follow the Get Tickets link.

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Merthyr Half Marathon

Starts - 16/03/2025 @ 9:00AM

The event is organised and run by Merthyr Running Club. It utilises the Trevithick trail and the Taff Trail. It is predominately run on road/tarmac, but does have a small trail section.   It star...

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Paint and Sip - Bicentennial Edition

Starts - 21/03/2025 @ 6:00PM

The wonderful Kiera Moran will be hosting a guided workshop to assist you in crafting your very own masterpiece to take home - Prosecco included, if you need a little inspiration!   1900 - 2000hr...

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Rave Slaves

Starts - 22/03/2025 @ 2:00PM
Ends - 23/03/2025 @ 2:00AM

RAVE SLAVES 1st BIRTHDAY   Join us for an EPIC 12 HOUR RAVE with one hell of a line up across 2 stages!   8 Ball • HEALY • DJ- Trampy • Jamesy • Grunter • Hypo Tinx • Churdz • Rompa Stompa •...

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Easter Chocolate Workshop

Starts - 16/04/2025 @ 10:00AM

Join us at Easter half term for a delicious chocolate decorating workshop for families.   Booking is essential - please follow the Get Tickets link.

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Orbit Community Art Group

Starts - 16/04/2025 @ 2:00PM

Orbit Community Art Group   Exhibition Come along and chat to the artists over a free cuppa.   It’s a chance to find out how they work, where they get their ideas from and get some real advice on deve...

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Bedface

Starts - 18/04/2025 @ 5:00PM

Friday 18th April.   7pm.    Free Entry 

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Family Easter Workshop

Starts - 19/04/2025 @ 10:00AM

Keep the children entertained over easter half term with our Easter craft themed workshop.   1000 - 1200hrs 1300 - 1500hrs   Booking is essential - please follow the Get Tickets link.  ...

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Cyfarthfa Memory Cafe - On Tour

Starts - 25/04/2025 @ 11:00AM

For one session only our memory cafe will be held at Plas Coffi in the town centre.    Join us for a chance to explore memorabilia and artefacts from the castle as a school, and share your o...

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Rave  - Under 18s

Starts - 27/04/2025 @ 6:30PM

Under 18's Rave       You spoke... we listened! Many of you wanted a rave for teenagers too, and so we've planned a big ole party on the dance floor, aimed at   FRIDAY 27...

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ACDC UK Tribute

Starts - 03/05/2025 @ 7:00PM

Put Saturday MAY 3rd in your diaries CLWB CROWNERS! We've got a legendary Double Bill of Rock Featuring    AC/DC UK - UK'S NO 1 TRIBUTE TO AC/DC CHILDREN OF THE GRAVY - UK'S NO 1 TRIBUT...

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Dowlais Visual Arts Group Celebration Day

Starts - 17/05/2025 @ 10:30AM
Ends - 25/05/2025 @ 3:00PM

You are invited to see art created by local artists - enjoy a 'Walk & Talk' with local historian Huw Williams, plus children's art activities provided. (Must be accompanied by adults).   17th...

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Trevithick and Merthyr Railways Heritage Walk

Starts - 21/05/2025 @ 9:45AM

Celebrate Trevithick and the first steam-powered journey on the 21st February 1804.       Morning:   Join us for a fascinating journey through the history of Trevithick and Merthyr...

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Historical Geocaching Family Day

Starts - 28/05/2025 @ 12:00AM

Hunt the hidden boxes (caches) around Cyfarthfa Park and learn about the area's exciting history.    Ticketing information to come.     What is geocaching? Geocaching is a real-wor...

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Laura Ashley Centenary Celebration Day

Starts - 06/09/2025 @ 10:30AM
Ends - 06/09/2025 @ 3:00PM

The Laura Ashley Centenary Celebration Day   6th September 2025   10.30 AM - 3.00PM   You are invited to see art created by local artists - enjoy a 'Walk & Talk' with local historia...

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Live from Merthyr Tydfil

Starts - 20/02/2025 @ 7:00PM

Live From Merthyr Tydfil is Little Wander and Turtle Canyon’s latest co-production for BBC Cymru Wales television.    Wales’ favourite daughter, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, hosts stand-up showcas...

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Polish Wedding Party

Starts - 21/02/2025 @ 9:00PM

Join us at CLWB CROWN for a magical Polish Wedding night, full of games, competitions, snacks, buffet, music and wedding reception vibes.   Hosted by cudak   Reserve your table 07778 518600

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Commemorative bicentennial Plates Workshop

Starts - 26/02/2025 @ 10:00AM

Join us at half term to celebrate Cyfarthfa Castle being 200 years old.    During this workshop you will be able to design and decorate a commemorative plate to take home. 1000 - 1200hrs 130...

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Family Tree Craft Workshop

Starts - 28/02/2025 @ 10:00AM

Cyfarthfa Castle was originally built as a home for the Crawshay Family. During this family-friendly workshop you can discover more about the family, then create and take home your own family tree! &n...

Learn More

The Jake Leg Jug Band

Starts - 28/02/2025 @ 5:00PM

    Bringing authentic sounds of 1920s/30s America like no other is The Jake Leg Jug Band, performing live at -   CLWB CROWN on FRIDAY 28th FEBRUARY 2025.   FREE Event   Doo...

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Monthly history talks with Huw Williams at Plas Coffi

Starts - 28/02/2025 @ 12:00AM

Join our monthly history talks delivered by the wonderful local historian Huw Williams.    Just show up for some great conversation and inspiring surroundings.   There's no need to book...

Learn More

St David's Family Funday!

Starts - 01/03/2025 @ 10:00AM

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲!   The hilarious 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗼 will be tearing through town on their souped-up shopping trolleys at the 𝗦𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱'𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮...

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Rave 4 Tots

Starts - 02/03/2025 @ 3:00PM

Crown Factor presents RAVE 4 TOTS, a musical opportunity for your little ones to have a good old dance on a real 'big girls and boys' dance floor, over at the new CLWB CROWN!   Yup, we've got co...

Learn More

Chop Suey & Slip-Not

Starts - 08/03/2025 @ 7:00PM

Chop Suey - Tribute to System Of A Down   Slip-Not - UK's No 1 Tribute to SlipKnot   Violent Inzident   Plus After Show Party with Special Guest Dj Sean Smith    

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The Marley Experience

Starts - 08/03/2025 @ 7:00PM

The Marley Experience   Saturday 24th May.   7pm.   £15 + Booking Fee    

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