Brecon Cathedral originally started life as a Benedictine priory in 1093, and at the dissolution of the monasteries in 1537 became Brecon’s parish church. It became a Cathedral in 1923 with the establishment of the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon. The Cathedral provides an atmospheric setting, particularly for choral concerts.

The theatre has a pleasant bar area for drinks before and after the concerts, and also during the interval for which drinks can be pre-booked. There is also an art gallery hosting various exhibitions, many of which feature local talented artists. The theatre has a pleasant aspect and is sited on the canal basin, from which canal boat trips operate. Also within the theatre complex is the Waterfront Bistro.

The Hours Cafe & Bookshop has recently moved to Brecon Cathedral Close, sitting alongside the beautiful Grade II listed Tithe Barn. This local gem will be open throughout the Festival offering excellent food and drink to warm the cockles. Many of you will remember Nicky & Leigh’s Hungarian goulash at The Muse and we are delighted that they are offering this and other pre-concert specials in the Tithe Barn as well as their normal service all weekend. For more info and details of how to book pre-concert meals, visit the What’s On page.

The Plough Chapel lends itself to chamber music, an intimate venue with raked seating in the heart of town. The first chapel on this site was a meeting room in a building also used as a pub called The Plough, which stood on this spot when JS Bach was born.

Please note there is no parking at The Plough Chapel. There is a drop-off area immediately outside and you can park in the Public Car Park or Morrisons Car Park behind the chapel.

The Muse is an independently run, community arts and cultural venue on Brecon’s Glamorgan Street. On Saturday, Sunday and Monday between 10am and 5pm, it will be a Festival base offering coffee, lunch and tea - a place to relax, ponder and meet other festival friends.

Please note there is no parking at The Muse. The nearest public car park is at Y Gaer Museum, Art Gallery & Library, called ‘Brecknock Museum’ on the map.

The Tithe Barn is a 15th century, Grade II listed barn located next to The Hours Cafe & Bookshop in Brecon Cathedral Close.