What’s on

The biggest and best events taking place in North Wales this April...

Saturday 1st

Blaze of Glory! (Spring)

Set in a 1950s Welsh Valleys’ community Blaze of Glory! follows the fortunes of a small group of miners who embark upon a musical escapade by reforming their Male Voice Choir to raise spirits following a mining disaster. At Venue Cymru tonight

1st – 10th Activity Trail

Celebrate the arrival of spring at Plas Newydd along their action-packed activity trail

Sunday 2nd

Danielle McIntyre Art

Danielle is a self-taught free-motion embroidery artist, who is inspired by cityscapes and landscapes. Danielle exhibits some of her work in Chester, Telford and Aberaeron, and also does tutoring. She will be at Afonwen today

5th – 10th

Unicorn Adventure

Follow Chirk Castle’s Unicorn on an adventure around ten Easter-themed activities

Friday 7th

Dafydd Iwan a’r Band

Modern-day Welsh icon and legend Dafydd Iwan comes to Theatr Colwyn tonight

Saturday 8th

Showaddywaddy - The 50th Anniversary Concert Tour

This tour marks the 50th Anniversary of Showaddywaddy. ‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last five decades, and they are performing at Venue Cymru tonight

8th & 9th

Eco Silver Jewellery by Sandra Roberts

Sandra makes her jewellery using Eco Silver, and then uses whatever pretty stones she can find to finish. Sandra is very happy to take commissions and discuss any of your own ideas – you can meet her at Afonwen this weekend

Sunday 9th

Bodnant Welsh Food Artisan Market

Enjoy Easter Sunday at the beautiful Bodnant Welsh Food centre in the Conwy Valley for a special Easter Artisan Market. The Artisan Market Company are bringing their superior shopping experience to Bodnant so you can peruse and purchase the finest artisan goods that North Wales has to offer

8th & 9th

No Man’s Land

Come to Bodrhyddan Hall in Dyserth this weekend to witness a multi-period living history event. Over 600 re-enactors will be performing firing demonstrations and living history displays. Live music and refreshments will also be available throughout the weekend

13th & 14th

Spinning with Jenni Frost

Jenni uses wool from her own flock of sheep to make her lovely hand spun items, to include cushion covers, scarves, hats and more. Jenni also has some lovely crochet babies and children’s clothes which are available at Afonwen

Saturday 15th

Colwyn Bay Artisan Market

North Wales’ biggest Artisan Market is back with a bang for 2023 with their ‘Easter Eggstravaganza’. Come and meet the Easter Bunny and take part in a special Easter egg hunt around the market! Also enjoy Punch & Judy, a magic show, balloon modelling, puppets, face painting, chalk pavement art and plenty of street fun and games

Thursday 20th

An Evening of Burlesque

Roll up, roll up... the UK’s longest running burlesque show is performing at Venue Cymru tonight. Burlesque has enraptured audiences for centuries. This sensational variety show brings together a bounty of beautiful stars for an unrivalled variety show

Friday 21st

An introduction to Welsh amphibians

Learn about frogs, toads and newts, and what you can do to help them in this online event hosted by the North Wales Wildlife Trust at 7pm this evening

Thursday 27th

A guide to Gors Maen Llwyd

During this springtime walk over the North Wales Wildlife Trust’s largest nature reserve, you’ll be looking for newly arrived migrant birds – hopefully the ospreys, newly returned from migration

27th – 29th

9 to 5 The Musical

Llandudno Musical Productions presents this fabulous show at Theatr Colwyn, with music and lyrics by the legend that is Dolly Parton!

29th & 30th

Jackie at Jewels

Another chance to pop along to Afonwen and take a look at Jackie’s lovely handmade jewellery and accessories

Sunday 30th

Birdsong Breakfast

Enjoy a spring walk through the North Wales Wildlife Trust’s lovely Nantporth Nature Reserve on the shores of the Menai Straits and explore coastal woodlands, followed by some breakfast!

Saturday 22nd

A talk by Andy Teasdale and Jim Langley

Join Andy Teasdale and Jim Langley for what promises to be a very interesting evening at the Moel Siabod café in Capel Curig. £10 per head with ticket sales donated to North Wales Wildlife Trust. Booking essential

Tuesday 25th

Crafty Sisters

The ladies make their jewellery using many different materials, to include resin, fused glass and beads in bright colours, as well as some tote bags and handmade greetings cards. They are at Afonwen today

Sunday 30th

That’ll Be The Day

Let the UK’s leading rock ’n‘ roll show take you on a journey through the golden age, from the ‘50s right the way through to the ‘80s. At Venue Cymru tonight n