Rhayader hosts a variety of events all year round, ranging from Carnival week, Round the lakes races, cycling events, arts exhibitions and many more. However, due to the current restrictions as a result of the Covid pandemic, the events calendar is very limited at this moment in time.
Please check back shortly for updates.
The Mid Wales Heritage Hunt map is a handy guide to places you might enjoy visiting if you want to find out more about Rhayader and Mid Wales, like history or stories. Hard copies are available from most venues, with TimeScape Rhayader and Quillies in Rhayader having some available in the shop.
MAY HALF TERM CRAFT WORKSHOPS FOR AGES 8-13yrs
Have fun with old craft and new skills
Tuesday 26th May 1:30-3:30pm: Digital Portraits
Wednesday 27th May 10:30-12:30: Stone Age Painting
Wednesday 27th May 1:30-3:30pm: Willow Work
Thursday 28th May 1:30-3:30pm: Digital Portraits
Free: Parent or Guardian sign in required.
A fun filled evening in aid of Wuan Capel Park
Giant Bubbles
Chalk Station
Games and Football
Music and Good Vibes
Colour Kitty Facepaint
Hair braids and Colour
Glitter Tattoos
Dans Ice Cream Van
📅 Date for your diaries!
We’re raising money for the talented young actors and actresses of The Wye Kidz Youth Theatre by Rhayader Players 🎭✨
All money raised will go towards helping them put on their performance of Peter Pan this July — and we can’t wait to see them shine on stage!
Make sure you stick it in your diary and bring a few friends along too. Your support means everything! 💫Eyes down 7pm
A special ride for a special night - riding through the night and breakfasting as the sun rises over the Alyn Wallace memorial (supplement to include a light breakfast)
The Enduro World Championship returns to Wales for the season finale - and this time, it’s bigger than ever. Over three days of world-class racing, the fastest riders on the planet will battle across the famous Welsh hills for the ultimate prize: the EnduroGP World Championship crown.
Chasing 'Perseids" under the darkest skies
As a round of the FIA European Rally Championship and the Probite British Rally Championship, the event continues to attract some of the world’s most aspiring rally drivers and delivers a significant global media coverage with all the action broadcast live in partnership with WRC Promoter. There will be a spectacle at the Smithfield in Rhayader and 2 epic Cwm Elan Stages on the Saturday!
The best time to see the night sky in all its glory
The beauty of the full moon over the water with the stars in attendance
Chasing 'Draconids' under the darkest skies
The stars may play tricks tonight!
A magical ride under the stars on the shortest day