The Brecon Baroque Festival returns this October, bringing an extraordinary celebration of period music to venues across Brecon — from the grandeur of Brecon Cathedral to the intimate settings of The Tithe Barn and Theatr Brycheiniog.
Founded in 2006 by internationally acclaimed violinist Rachel Podger, the festival has become one of the UK’s leading showcases for baroque music. Each October, Rachel gathers some of the world’s finest period musicians for a long weekend of concerts, workshops, walks and talks, creating an experience that is both inspiring and immersive.
Friday 17 October
A Pageant of Psalms – Brecon Cathedral, 7.30pm
Saturday 18 October
Brecon Town Walk – Visit Brecon, 10am
Bohemian Harmonies – The Plough Chapel, 12pm
Queen James: The Life & Loves of Britain’s First King – The Tithe Barn, 2.30pm
Author Talk with Gareth Russell – The Tithe Barn, 2.30pm
The Muses Restor’d – Theatr Brycheiniog, 7.30pm (Sold Out)
Sunday 19 October
The Life and Work of Welsh Artist Peter Prendergast – The Tithe Barn, 10am
Organ Recital by Callum Anderson – Brecon Cathedral, 1pm
Festival Evensong – Brecon Cathedral, 3.30pm
Echoes of Venice – St David’s Church, Llanfaes, 6pm (Sold Out)
Monday 20 October
Wales, Climate & the Age of Saints – The Tithe Barn, 10am
Author Talk with Tom Bullough – The Tithe Barn, 10am
Awake Sweet Love – The Plough Chapel, 12pm
For Severall Friends – Theatr Brycheiniog, 6pm
This year’s festival combines world-class performance with thoughtful discussion and a celebration of Welsh creativity. Brecon Cathedral, Theatr Brycheiniog, and The Hours Café & Bookshop all play key roles in welcoming audiences to this much-loved event, reflecting the strong spirit of collaboration within Brecon’s cultural scene.
The Hours Café & Bookshop, located next to the Tithe Barn, will be a natural meeting place across the weekend — ideal for coffee, conversation, and book browsing between talks and performances.
Now in its nineteenth year, the Brecon Baroque Festival continues to unite musicians, writers and audiences in a shared celebration of music and place, keeping Brecon firmly on the cultural map of Wales.
Tickets and full programme details are available at www.breconbaroquefestival.com and through Theatr Brycheiniog’s box office.
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