What’s on

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

29th May – 3rd June

The Commitments

Five years after a record-breaking run in London’s West End and a subsequent sell-out tour, The Commitments is coming to Venue Cymru! Based on the BAFTA awardwinning film classic, join us for a five-star fantastically feel-good celebration of soul that will have you up on your feet dancing!

Thursday 1st

Remarkable Rhythm

A rhythmic dance theatre show about making new friends. For Ages 7+ and their families at Theatr Mix

Thursday 1st

Welsh Chamber Orchestra

The Welsh Chamber Orchestra was founded to fill the gap in the music making life of Wales between performances of solo and small chamber music ensembles and those of the symphony orchestra. The orchestra are thrilled to be returning to William Aston Hall tonight

Friday 2nd

Welsh Wrestling

Come along to William Aston Hall tonight for an evening of glitz, glamour and body-slam mayhem as the Welsh Wrestling roadshow invades Wrexham!

3rd & 4th

Weekend Bioblitz

North Wales Wildlife Trust and Natural Resources Wales have teamed up in order to record as many wildlife species as they can for this weekend bioblitz at the beautiful Moel Famau forest park. Everyone welcome, no experience required

4th – 9th

Discover Cemlyn

Join the Cemlyn wardens for a guided walk around North Wales Wildlife Trust’s amazing Cemlyn Nature Reserve on the north west tip of Anglesey, and see the Sandwich, common and Arctic terns nesting at this spectacular seabird colony

Wednesday 7th

Comedy Club

Come along to The Mix tonight for an evening of stellar stand up at Theatr Clwyd! With a line-up that always features the best on the circuit and £10 tickets every time, it’s your new favourite night out! At this month’s Club Dana Alexander, Cerys Nelmes, Sully O’Sullivan and Jenny Hart will all be performing

Friday 9th

MANIA: The Abba Tribute

Direct from London’s West End, MANIA is accepted as the world’s number one ABBA tribute show. Now it’s your chance to thank them for the music at Venue Cymru tonight!

Tuesday 13th

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. Get your tickets from Venue Cymru now as this is an evening not to be missed!

Wednesday 14th Creatures of the night

Join the North Wales Wildlife Trust for a moderately strenuous walk at dusk around this the post-industrial landscape of Gwaith Powdwr Nature Reserve in Penrhyndeudraeth. Bats, owls, nightjars and glow-worms if you’re lucky! Bring a torch and be prepared for midges

Thursday 15th – 27th

August

The Great Gatsby

Dress up and dance until dusk at The Dolphin Pub in Mold this summer, where cocktails are flowing in an era of bootleg liquor and red hot jazz in this immersive show.1920s dress code encouraged, dancing shoes recommended!

15th & 16th

Local Artist Tracey Davies

Tracey paints many dog portraits from photographs, and takes many commissions for her lovely artwork. Tracey also does some workshops locally, and is happy to stop and explain what she has upcoming at Afonwen…

15th – 17th

Green Expo

Over 100 organisations are coming together to help achieve Net Zero and reduce climate change. The Expo will be held down by the River Dee at Riverside on Castle Drive by the Old Dee Bridge

19th – 24th

The Bodyguard

The international, award-winning smash-hit musical The Bodyguard is at Venue Cymru this week! Starring Pussycat Doll, and multi-platinum Grammy nominated Melody Thornton as Rachel Marron and Ayden Callaghan (Emmerdale, Hollyoaks) as Frank Farmer

22nd & 23rd

Local Artist Gill Benjamin

Gill sells many of her paintings, plus takes many commissions. Gill will have some of her work with her at Afonwen both these days as she adds to her extensive collection

24th & 25th

Jackie at Jewels

Jackie makes her jewellery, using a variety of beads, stones, crystals, pearls, wooden beads, and pewter, which is suitable for many tastes and ages, plus she offers a repair service for some of your own broken pieces. Come and find her at Afonwen today

29th & 30th

Marie at Earth Deva

Marie makes her gift items from her original designs, with some being of a mythical theme. Marie also has some impressive artwork which she will be exhibiting at Afonwen today

Friday 16th

Glow-worms of the Great Orme

Learn about these fascinating creatures with the North Wales Wildlife Trust whilst waiting for darkness to fall before taking a short walk to see them glowing in the darkness. Then return to see if any moths have been attracted to your light trap

Saturday 17th

Colwyn Bay Artisan Market

Visit a special Pirate themed Artisan Market in Colwyn Bay with around 50 top artisan stalls, live music, hot street food, pop-up bar and a whole host of fun and games for the kids... including a real life Mermaid, Pirates, treasure hunt, face painting, hula hooping, street art and more!

Friday 30th

Do you Believe in Ghosts?

An experiential ghost story – unlike anything you have ever experienced before… At Venue Cymru tonight