You can explore our full lineup of upcoming events right here.

 

🎟 Ticket purchase options:

1. Website: thehanginggardens.org/upcoming-events sometimes we have early bird discounts!

2. Facebook Events Page, social media posts, and links in our monthly NEWSLETTER.

3. QR codes on flyers and posters around town, cafe notice boards and cafe tables.

4. Purchase directly from THE HANGING GARDENS CAFE or BETHEL STREET INDOOR MARKET – keep the till receipt. It’s your ticket!

5. Purchase on the door.

Strong melodies, catchy sing-along choruses and intelligent lyrics, are the trademark of songs composed and performed by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Den Miller. Den is an engaging and entertaining live performer, delivering his music and his message with clarity, energy and a good deal of humour. 

His latest album “Bless The Rains” presents songs inspired by his time living in Kenya, including stereotypes, difficult decisions, corrupt leaders, gratitude for privilege, gratitude even for bad things, the power of hope and … tea. Den’s already known for an unusual viewpoint that entertains and is thought-provoking and his new album widens the perspective further.

During his performances you can expect songs “from wildly comic to deeply poignant”, backed by guitar, keyboard, harmonica, autoharp and, often, the audience. “An experience not to be missed.”

TICKETS £10 IN ADVANCE £12 ON THE DOOR

Tickets available from The Hanging Gardens Cafe, Bethel Street Indoor Market and online https://tinyurl.com/hg-denmiller

Wheel accessible venue and toilets.

 

Aberystwyth-based Three Legged Mare have been entertaining audiences for over 10 years with their inspired renditions of popular (and lesser know) songs from the traditional music canon of Wales, England and beyond. And throwing in some of their own songs besides.  

Their lively and sensitive interpretations of old songs of madness, love, death, adventure, injustice and everyday life are infused with close vocal harmonies and backed by a wide variety of instruments (including Appalachian dulcimer, fiddle, bouzouki, shruti, mandolin, whistles, and pibgorn).  

Expect a captivating performance full of humour, history and heart. A rollicking folk outfit known for foot-stomping rhythms, raucous singalongs and irresistible energy!

TICKETS £10 IN ADVANCE £12 ON THE DOOR

Tickets available from The Hanging Gardens Cafe, Bethel Street Indoor Market and online https://tinyurl.com/hg-three

Wheelchair accessible venue and toilets.

“Johnny Cash & June Carter, Dolly Parton & Porter Waggoner, Gram Parsons & Emmylou Harris, Lee Hazelwood & Nancy Sinatra. Now add to that list Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish, AKA, My Darling Clementine who have earned their place in the role call of great country duettists” – UNCUT

Michael Weston King & Lou Dalgleish are outstanding songwriters and singers individually, who between them have worked with such diverse artists as Nick Cave, Bryan Ferry, The Brodsky Quartet, Steve Earle, Nils Lofgren, Ron Sexsmith, & Graham Parker, but together they create harmonious magic and are a formidable musical force

Since coming togther in 2011 they have released 6 albums, and won numerous awards in the UK, Scandinavia and N. America. Their songs have been covered by over 50 different artists and featured in various films and TV shows. Lou’s song ‘No Matter What Tammy Said’ was placed in the top 25 country songs of the 21st Century by Country Music People magazine, while Michael’s song ‘Riding The Range’ was recorded by the late, great Townes Van Zandt

The current My Darling Clementine live show is a trip through their extensive back-catalogue, including songs from their 2021 album Country Darkness, a collection of Elvis Costello songs re-interpreted for duet, made in collaboration with the brilliant pianist, and long-time Costello side-man, Steve Nieve.

“Costello’s songs, King and Dalgleish’s voices, Nieve’s keys… it’s a perfect fit”- American Songwriter

They will also be showcasing songs from their new solo albums, Michael’s “Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore” (April ’26) and Lou’s “Adverse Camber” (August ’26).

“King and Dalgleish have re-invented the country duet – The mingling of these two voices is just heavenly”  – Mojo

This promises to be a very special evening for lovers of great songwriting, Americana and timeless country music—and a wonderful opportunity to experience an outstanding artist in the intimate surroundings of The Hanging Gardens Theatre.

TICKETS £12 

Tickets available from The Hanging Gardens Cafe, Bethel Street Indoor Market and online https://tinyurl.com/hg-king

Wheelchair accessible venue and toilets.

Raphael Callaghan, from Liverpool, first recorded as harmonica player for singer Jim James in 1969, produced by the legendary Tony McPhee (Groundhogs) and released on the British blues anthology LP I Asked For Water She Gave Me Gasoline on the Liberty label. 

He’s played with Alexis Korner, Jo Ann Kelly, Eric Bibb, Bonnie Raitt and more, but in recent years Raphael has emerged as a solo acoustic blues singer-songwriter, his songs embellished by touches of melodic slide, alternate guitar tunings – and hints of that trademark harmonica.

 A Blues In Britain magazine review praised his ‘well-crafted songs, dextrous playing and a voice with enviable falsetto still intact.’

His Hanging Gardens show will include songs from his acclaimed solo albums Said And Done, Blue Lies and Always In Arrears. Don’t miss him  . . . 

More details about the Dyfies to follow…

More details to follow…

Syniad Owen Shiers, un o frodorion Dyffryn Clettwr yw Cynefin. Wedi’i gyfareddu gan gerddoriaeth a hanes, mae’r prosiect yn rhoi llais i dreftadaeth gyfoethog Ceredigion sydd eisoes wedi mynd yn angof. Yn perfformio gyda’i fand, mae Owen yn rhoi llais cyfoes i’r straeon a chaneuon hynafol yma.

Wedi’i enwebu ar gyfer gwobr Albwm Gwerin y Flwyddyn y DU 2025 gyda’r albwm diweddaraf, ‘Shimli’, mae Cynefin yn rhoi llwyfan i Owen arddangos ei sgiliau trefnu cymhleth tra’n ei arwain yn ôl at ei wreiddiau. Ymunwch ag ef a’i fand am noson arbennig o ganeuon a straeon sydd â gwreiddiau dwfn.

‘Cynefin’ (pr. kuh-neh-vin) is the creative vision of West Wales native Owen Shiers. Fascinated by music and history, it is a bid to give a modern voice to Ceredigion’s rich yet neglected cultural heritage. Starting out from his home village of Capel Dewi in the Clettwr Valley and traveling through the local musical landscape, Owen unearths seasoned songs, poems and stories, some never before recorded, and gives them new life in the present.

Nominated for UK Folk Album of the Year 2025 with the latest album ‘Shimli’, Cynefin gives Owen a platform to ply his intricate arranging skills whilst taking him right back to his roots. Join him and his band for a special evening of deeply rooted song and story. 

“A quietly political antidote to the modern age” – ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆  Folk Album of the Month, The Guardian
“Beautiful” – ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Top Pick, Songlines
“Love It! – Cerys Matthews, BBC 6 Music

TICKETS £12 

Tickets available from The Hanging Gardens Cafe, Bethel Street Indoor Market and online 

Wheelchair accessible venue and toilets.

More details to follow…

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors from last year, we have money left over in the pot and we’re putting it right back onto the dance floor! We are thrilled to invite you to another massive night of music, community, and whirling energy—completely FREE for everyone.

THE DETAILS:

Caller: The legendary Diana Poole

Band: The Vegan Vampires

Who: All Ages Welcome!

Sponsors: Compton’s Yard Charitable Trust, Llanidloes Rotary, Hafren Vetinary, Light Works – Peter Angel, Fiona, JO. 

Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or have two left feet, Diana will guide you through every step. Let’s whirl our way into 2027 with the best folk-punk energy in Wales.

• Saturday March 6 – Steve Jinski
• Friday March 12 – Duncan Bamford TBC
• Saturday March 20 – Rhi Jorg & Band
• Saturday March 27 – TangleJack Band
• Saturday May 1 – The Ben Creighton Griffiths Jazz Trio
• Thursday May 20 – Simon Kempston
• Friday October 1st – Calude Bourbon

‘One of Scotland’s very best singer-songwriters’ –
The Sunday Herald

‘Beautiful tunes, infinitely talented’- BBC Radio 3

‘Stunning talent’ –STV

Scottish singer-songwriter and leading acoustic fingerstyle guitarist Simon Kempston has toured the world performing his highly original, contemporary acoustic songs and music.

A unique talent, his beautifully crafted material showcases his incredible, distinctive and intricate finger style guitar-work and his gently nuanced, compelling tenor vocals.

An inspiring, poetic lyricist, Simon’s impassioned live performances showcase timeless songwriting and composition with a universal appeal, interspersed with humorous worldly tales.

Touring in support of his brand new album this first ever appearance in Llanidloes is unmissable. 

Ready for a unique and talented take on a wide range of musical traditions? Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern stylings into uncharted territories.

Claude Bourbon takes you on a captivating musical journey that defies borders and genres. With roots in classical guitar, his music flows effortlessly through the blues of the Mississippi Delta, the warmth of the Balearic Islands, the rich traditions of the Balkans, and back again.

His style blends Spanish blues with Gypsy rhythms, Eastern European melodies, and touches of flamenco inspired by Paco de Lucía. Influences from Ritchie Blackmore, Joaquín Rodrigo, JJ Cale, and even J.S. Bach can be heard in his rich, intricate playing.

With flawless timing and astonishing technique, Claude does things on six strings most guitarists only dream of. Experience a unique fusion of blues, songs, classical, and Spanish guitar—all brought together in one unforgettable performance. He has played countless venues and share the stage with many musicians, like Calvin Russell, Charlie Morgan (Elton John, Gary Moore), Jan Akkerman (Focus), Steve Grossman (Miles Davis), Herbie Armstrong (Van Morisson), Jose Barrense Dias and many more.

“Claude Bourbon aptly describes himself as a musical artist. He uses a vast array of music tools to paint a landscape we have all visited either in person or in our dreams.” Mary Pat Cooney – FolkWorks

“A breathtaking acoustic fusion of blues, jazz, classical and Spanish guitar from a stunning guitar virtuoso…” Altadena News, USA”

“Never heard anyone get that much beautiful sound out of a J-45”, Bob, Tucson, AZ

Claude’s official website : www.claudebourbon.org