WHAT'S ON
Exhibition and Events at Ceredigion Museum
Along with the permanent displays the museum has a lively programme of temporary exhibitions and events.
Ticket Information 01970 612125
BURUM
FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER
doors open 8pm
Burum's repertoire is drawn from Welsh traditional music, adapted and re-imagined for a modern jazz sextet.
The band's music fuses a deep respect for the original folk melodies themselves with the flexibility and dynamics of jazz improvisation - beautiful, melancholic melodies are performed alongside fiery solos and deep grooves.
£12 early bird
£13.50 on the door
18/10/2024
CYNEFIN IN CEREDIGION
SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER
11am – 4pm
A Family Fun Day to celebrate the richness of diverse cultures and heritages of people that live in Ceredigion.
Guess the spice, play GIANT Connect 4, rock painting, badge making, drumming workshop and free refreshments.
No need to book.
FREE ENTRY
26/10/2024
ANIMATION WORKSHOP
MONDAY 28 OCTOBER
2 - 4pm
Calling all young creatives aged 9 and above! Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey into the world of animation at the Ceredigion Museum's Spooky Animation Workshop with talented animator, Charlie Carter.
Learn the secrets of animation – from crafting captivating storyboards to bringing your characters to life, all while exploring various animation techniques
Places are limited
Booking essential
CHILDREN FREE
28/10/2024
AN EVENING WITH MARC ALLUM
MONDAY 28 OCTOBER
7pm
The Friends of Ceredigion Museum present
An Evening with Marc Allum
BBC Antiques Roadshow Specialist
Bring an object and enjoy a truly spontaneous experience as Marc talks about the world of art and antiques whilst bringing your items to life.
£15
£12 early bird (available until 25.10.24)
28/10/2024
MUSIC & STORIES
TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER
2 - 4pm
Catrin O’Neill
Stories & Music Workshop
Join the talented Catrin O Neill to explore the wonderful museum artefacts and with the help of Catrin make a story up about your favourite thing, through words pictures and music.
This session will be delivered in Welsh and English.
For aged 6 and above
Places are limited
All children must be accompanied by an adult
CHILDREN FREE
ACCOMPANYING ADULT £2 (on the door)
29/10/2024
LONDON CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER
doors open 7.30pm
‘An evening of superb chamber-music-making’. Musical Opinion
The London Chamber Ensemble is comprised of some of the UK’s most outstanding chamber musicians.
London Chamber Ensemble Quartet
Madeleine Mitchell and Gordon MacKay, violins
Bridget Carey, viola
Joseph Spooner, cello
Join us for a wonderfully varied programme including Howells from their stunning new SOMM album.
Haydn - ‘Bird’ Quartet op.33 no.3 Howells - ‘In Gloucestershire’ (Earlier Version 1923)
~Interval~
Grace Williams - Rondo for Dancing *
Ravel - String Quartet
£12 early bird £14 on the door
£10 children (16 and under) £40 family ticket
30/10/2024
HALLOWEEN LEGO CHALLENGE
THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER
2 - 4.30pm
Dress up in your spookiest costume for a fun afternoon touring the museum’s artefacts and recreate them out of Lego.
Please note this is a Welsh medium session in collaboration with Cered.
7 - 11 years
CHILDREN FREE
ACCOMPANYING ADULT £2 (on the door)
31/10/2024
CALAN GAEAF STORIES
FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER
2 - 4pm
Join Peter Stevenson for an hour of storytelling from his book ‘Illustrated Welsh Folk Tales for Young and Old’ plus book making and crankie making.
Noson Galan Gaeaf, which means 'Winter's Eve', is an 'Ysbrydnos' or 'Spirit Night', a time when spirits can roam the world of the living.
The Celtic calendar divided the year into a light half and a dark half.
Celtic folklore suggested that the first day of winter, which saw in the new Celtic year, was when the veil between our world and the ‘otherworld’ known as ‘Annwn’ was at its thinnest and spirits could roam the earth.
Places are limited
All ages welcome
CHILDREN FREE
ADULT £2 (on the door)
01/11/2024
BINDERELLA
THURSDAY 19 DECEMBER
doors open 7pm
Welsh storytellers and myth makers, The Ragged Storytelling Collective will be fusing together modern myths and Welsh folk music in an unforgettable performance, Binderella.
Binderella is a tale for our times, a wild birth-myth of an Anti-Goddess who challenges the forces of greed and despair that seek to steal our future from us. This anarchistic wonder story peeks through the cracks in our society, fusing an environmental rallying cry with an uplifting call for compassion and courage in this age of crisis.
For ages 12 and above
CONTENT WARNING
There are descriptions of eviction by authorities. Suicide is mentioned but there is no detailed description.
£10 early bird
£12 on the door
19/12/2024
AL LEWIS AND OSGLED
FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER
doors open 7.30pm
Begin your Christmas celebrations with friends and family in the elegant Coliseum in the company of the talented Al Lewis.
Al Lewis is a bilingual singer/songwriter from Wales. He released a total of 7 albums, his solo debut English language album ‘In the Wake’ was nominated for the inaugural Welsh Music Prize and his Welsh language albums have all spent multiple weeks at #1 on the BBC Cymru Welsh Language Charts.
Osgled (Welsh for amplitude) is a new music project started by Bethan Ruth based in Machynlleth, mid Wales. Expect experimental ethereal layers, sad synth teamed with dreamy vocals.
An evening of festive celebration and entertainment.
£14 early bird
£16 on the door
£12 concessions
20/12/2024
CHRISTMAS CRACKERS
SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER
Doors open at 8pm til late!
Back by popular demand the celebrated Tongue and Groove go Christmas Crackers!
For the ultimate Christmas party, Ceredigion Museum unleash Tongue & Groove.
Expect an exhilarating and eclectic set with this well-established covers band.
They bring 'hwyl' and enthusiasm to every gig.
A night to raise money for the Friends of Ceredigion Museum.
£10 early bird
£12 on the door
21/12/2024
MARY MATHEWS AT THE COLISEUM
THURSDAY
11am
Join piano player Mary Mathews at the Coliseum every Thursday morning from 11am.
Each Thursday Mary works through a medley of family favourites. Weaving together songs from shows and films she quickly stirs the memories of time gone by.
Bound by no musical genre or period, Mary explores an eclectic mix of melodic numbers to perform her chosen theme of the week.
Can you guess the theme?
01/01/2025 - on going
YOGA CLASS
TUESDAY
5.15pm - 6.15pm
Come and rediscover your inner peace in the surrounds of our beautiful old building. Gentle yoga in the auditorium for people with underlying physical health difficulties.
Contact Lesley for details 07929711451
02/01/2025 - on going