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Upcoming events, festivals and days out in Powys.

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8 upcoming events in Powys

June 2026

13 JUN

Man versus Horse Race

Sat 13 Jun 2026 📍 Powys From £25 (runner entry); spectators free

Llanwrtyd Wells' famous race pitting runners against horse-and-rider over a roughly 22-mile cross-country course, starting from the town centre at 11am.

July 2026

20 JUL

Royal Welsh Show 2026

Mon 20 Jul 2026 – Thu 23 Jul 2026 📍 Powys From £30 adults

One of Europe's largest agricultural shows, held at the Royal Welsh Showground in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, featuring livestock, forestry, crafts and countryside displays.

August 2026

6 AUG

Brecon Jazz Festival 2026

Thu 6 Aug 2026 – Sun 9 Aug 2026 📍 Powys From £15

World-class jazz performances across Brecon's venues including Theatr Brycheiniog, opening with Courtney Pine, plus outdoor stages around the market town.

20 AUG

Green Man Festival 2026

Thu 20 Aug 2026 – Sun 23 Aug 2026 📍 Powys From £90

Independent music, science and arts festival on the Glanusk Estate near Crickhowell, with headliners including Wolf Alice, Sparks and Mogwai.

30 AUG

World Bog Snorkelling Championships 2026

Sun 30 Aug 2026 📍 Powys From £20 (competitor); spectators free

The 40th annual championships at Llanwrtyd Wells where competitors race through a peat bog trench over 120 yards using snorkel and flippers.

September 2026

16 SEP

Mid Wales Four Day Walking Festival

Wed 16 Sep 2026 – Sat 19 Sep 2026 📍 Powys From £10

Guided walks of varying lengths through the countryside around Llanwrtyd Wells over four days.

October 2026

18 OCT

Ron Skilton Memorial Half Marathon and 12k

Sun 18 Oct 2026 📍 Powys From £15

Half marathon and 12k road races held in and around Llanwrtyd Wells in memory of Ron Skilton.

November 2026

14 NOV

Real Ale Wobble

Sat 14 Nov 2026 📍 Powys From £20

Mountain bike rides through the Llanwrtyd Wells countryside with real ale checkpoints along the routes.