Entertainment
throughout the year
Something for everyone
There's so much to enjoy
The town also has regular events as part of its calendar, from amateur dramatic productions and musical theatre to the annual Carnival, Agricultural Show, Raft Race, Medieval Festival, Bee Festival, and Christmas Lantern Procession.
A beautiful grade 2 listed building with sensational 5-star entertainment. The Savoy stands on the oldest known theatre site in Wales and is also one of the oldest working theatres in the Principality.
The programme comprises a mixture of feature films, live entertainment, and special cinema events.
Church Street, NP25 3BU
01600 772467
Part of Haberdashers' Monmouth School, the Theatre is open to the public and Monmouth community.
It plays host to live drama, music, magic, dance and renowned visiting speakers. NT Live Screenings.
Almshouse Street, NP25 3XP
01600 719401
The company endeavours to perform four productions each year and these are generally staged in Monmouth’s Savoy Theatre.
Their repertoire ranges from comedies, classic drama, and thrillers, to murder-mysteries and popular plays.
Formerly known as Monmouth Operatic Society, formed in 1988, originally performing the repertoire of Gilbert & Sullivan operettas. The scope has recently been widened to include the likes of Die Fledermaus, Oklahoma, My Fair Lady, Evita and Me & My Girl.
There is one major show a year, usually in April, and then minor shows or concerts in the autumn.
https://www.monmouthmt.co.uk/
Mayhem has gained a reputation for its musical excellence by a theatre group run for the benefit of the young people of Monmouth and the surrounding area.
Some of its young performers have gone on to roles in the professional theatre.
www.mayhemyouththeatre.uk
A fun and friendly theatre group for ages 5-24!
This young theatrical community has been growing since 2008. Focusing on building confidence and self-esteem, making friends and developing children and young adults’ knowledge of stage craft, movement and voice; while exploring different aspects of drama both in weekly classes and through performances on stage as well as in the local community.
Original theatre productions.
Best known for Monmouth’s Christmas Pantomime!
The 2024 Pantomime is Robin Hood & the Babes in the Wood...
Oh no it isn't... OH YES IT IS!
Tickets:
https://monmouth-savoy.co.uk/
To find out more
spontaneousproductions
Performs at least two major concerts each year, using professional orchestras and soloists, a Christmas concert and summer concert.
In addition, they run 'Come and Sing' workshops for members of the public who would like to try some choral singing. Other activities take place as time and resources allow.
monmouthchoralsociety
Annual/Biannual Events
2025 date TBC
A fun, family-friendly event with lots of food, music, and celebration.
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2025 date TBC
A summer celebration of bees and pollinators! Bees for Development host a buzzing afternoon of bee-themed fun and activities in The Nelson Garden.
Friday 20th December 2024
6.00 pm - 8 pm
A parade of hand-crafted original lanterns makes its way from Monnow Bridge at 6.30pm to the Shire Hall, where there will be a market and live entertainment until 8 pm.
Father Christmas will be in attendance.
Check press and social media for lantern-making workshops before the event.
A bi-annual event.
2025 date TBC.
A day of cycling celebration,
to find out everything cycling wise that Monmouth has to offer.
beictown
A bi-annual event
May 2026 date TBC
This community festival holds events across the Wye Valley region.
Expect theatre, music, parades, circus, workshops and more.
https://wyevalleyriverfest.com/
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2025 date TBC
This annual event is held in June each year.
At 1 pm a colourful, creative and fun parade travels from Agincourt Square through the town to Chippenham Fields for a range of exciting activities, stalls, displays and more on throughout the afternoon.
2025 date TBC
Join the Freemen of Gwent for a live history encampment and medieval market. Discover the gruesome tales of life as a medic in medieval times, listen to an archer's tales, or watch the breathtaking falconry display.
Visit the website for details of the full-programme of events on Vauxhall Fields, Monnow Bridge and Drybridge House.
2025 date TBC 9am to 6pm
This one-day agricultural show brings the best of the county into one place; from craft stalls and local food and drink to show jumping, tug-of-war, ferret racing, live entertainment and family activities.
First Sunday in September
The popular annual raft race, held on the first Sunday in September, is a fun afternoon on the river.
Starting at noon at Monmouth Rowing Club, a flotilla of rafts paddle over 6.5 miles down the beautiful River Wye to the finish at Tump Farm, Whitebrook, where there is family entertainment, stalls and refreshment.
Monmouth Raft Race is a charity fundraising event organised by the Rotary Club of Monmouth, St Davids Hospice Care and the Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA)
