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Welcome to Llantrisant Folk Club, which is celebrating 44 inspiring years of serving up acoustic music CF72 9EH.

Welcome to Llantrisant Folk Club, which is celebrating more than 40 fantastic and inspiring years of serving up home-made acoustic music to the communities of Llantrisant and Pontyclun - and here's to the next 40 years! Originally founded in The New Inn in Llantrisant and now based in The Athletic Club in Pontyclun, the Club has staged over 1,000 intimate concerts with singers and musicians from a

ll over the world, which is an amazing achievement. Artists from near and far love to perform at the Club, which is famous for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere and its belting, wonderful harmony choruses. The Club is blessed with all manner of poets, singers, raconteurs and musicians, who can turn an ordinary Song And Music night into a wonderful and magical experience. However, if you want to sing and perform but are terrified of your first "floor spot", the Club will guide you through and support you. We love to introduce new performers, and new audiences as well! During the current health crisiswe are meeting online every Wednesday via Zoom. The "doors" open every Wednesday at 8:20pm, music starts 8.30pm – just go to
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89787380016

The Club is normally located in the lounge bar of The Pontyclun Athletic Club, off Palalwyf Ave.

04/09/2026

Wednesday 9 September.
8.30 start.
Showcase: Old Pickle Face & the Shallots.
Some familiar faces and some not so familiar.
A new combo from Pontypridd.
Floor spots available.
£3 on the door.

Pontyclun (Institute) Athletic Club. CF72 9eh.

26/08/2026

There's a lot going on!

TONIGHT!
Tuesday September 1st
ZOOMAROUND
What shenanigans will you bring to our September Zoom?
8.20 pm (BST) for an 8.30 start.
Click on https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653924616
Meeting ID: 826 5392 4616

Wednesday September 2nd
LIVE: Song & Music Night
at Pontyclun (Institute) Athletic Club, CF72 9EH.
£3 on the door.

20/08/2026

Wednesday August 26th, 8.30pm.

WE MAVERICKS (Oz/NZ)

"Two classy musicians coming together in perfect harmony." - Fatea Magazine

£10 on the door.
Pontyclun (Institute) Athletic Club, Palalwyf Ave, CF72 9EH.

06/08/2026

Wednesday 12th August - LIVE
SHERBURN, BARTLEY, SANDERS.

Amazing concertina player Chris Sherburn and vocalist/guitarist Denny Bartley have brought their unique sound to audiences across the globe since 1993. In 2016, they joined forces with fiddler and vocalist Emily Sanders, blending vocal harmonies and strings to their unique sound.
Now their soul-stirring songs, exhilarating tunes and quick-witted banter proves that no two concerts are ever the same; from festival stages to intimate venues, their gigs are filled with warmth, laughter, exceptional musicianship. Don’t miss the chance to experience their magic live!.
8.30pm. £10 on the door.
Pontyclun (Institute) Athletic Club, Palalwyf Ave, Pontyclun. CF72 9EH.

31/07/2026

A Double Dose of Delights...

Tuesday August 4th - ZOOMAROUND

The heat! The dust! The drought! The hosepipe bans! There's got to be a song about that.

8.20 pm (BST) for an 8.30 start.
Click on https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653924616
Meeting ID: 826 5392 4616

Wednesday August 5th - LIVE
Song & Music Night & LES BARKER TRIBUTE NIGHT
If you would like to perform one of his poems or song parodies, please let us know in advance on [email protected] (we're keeping a list to avoid duplication).

£3 on the door
8.30 pm (BST) at Pontyclun (Institute) Athletic Club, Palalwyf Ave, Pontyclun. CF72 9EH.

24/07/2026

Wednesday August 5
LES BARKER TRIBUTE NIGHT
If you would like to perform one of Les's poems or song parodies, please let us know on [email protected] - we're keeping a list to avoid duplication.

20/07/2026

Wednesday July 22nd,
8.30pm.

MARK DOWDING
Mark, from Lancashire, is a captivating and superbly wonderful singer, historian and dialect scholar, playing guitar, concertina, banjo and mandolin.
£10.
Pontyclun (Institute) Athletic Club, Palalwyf Ave. CF72 9EH.

02/07/2026

It's Twofer time!

ZOOMAROUND
Tues July 7th

It's July! Time for your summer hats. Join us at
8.20 pm (BST) for an 8.30 start.
Click on https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653924616
Meeting ID: 826 5392 4616

LIVE
Weds July 8th

Song & Music Night with a Showcase.
SPARKY SAMBA CARDIFF presents The Beat Goes On.
£5 admission. All proceeds go to SParky Samba.

18/06/2026

Wednesday June 24th, 8.30pm.
We are happy to present KENNY SPEIRS

"His songs and voice resonate from the Scottish Borders and beyond across the folk music world." - Anthony John Clarke.

Pontyclun (Institute) Athletic Club, Palalwyf Ave, Pontyclun. CF72 9EH.
£10.

04/06/2026

We present:
LYNNE HERAUD & PAT TURNER
Wednesday 17 June. 8.30pm, at Pontyclun (Institute) Athletic Club, Palalwyf Ave, Pontyclun. CF72 9EH.
£10 on the door.

We warmly welcome the sirens of song, with their spot-on harmonies and friendly banter, and wry comic observations.

Address

Lounge Bar, Pontyclun (Institute) Athletic Club, Castan Rd. Entrance On Palalwyf Avenue
Pontyclun
CF729EH

Opening Hours

8:30am - 11am

Website

http://folk.wales/updates

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