Porthcawl International Jazz Festival 2010

Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th April Thursday 15th April - Acker Bilk and His Paramount Jazz Band. The festival opens in style with a sparkling performance by Mr Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band. Tickets: Contact Box Office 01656 815995

Porthcawl International Jazz Festival 2010

Friday at 7.30pm - Clare Teal. The multi-award winning singer-songwriter, Radio 2 presenter and columnist brings her unique blend of humour and great music to the stage backed by the finest jazz musicians in the land. This show certainly swings and is not one to be missed. Box Office: 01656 815995

Porthcawl International Jazz Festival 2010

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th April - various venues including Grand Pavilion Featured on this year’s bill are American master drummer Ed Thigpen, the superb New York based Fredonia Jazz Orchestra, ace Swedish guitarist Andreas Oberg, US vocal and keyboard stars Janice Mitchell and Jim Beishline, Dave Jones Trio, Esinti, Dave Cottle Quartet, Graham Watkins Quartet with Clare Hingott, Liberty Street Jazz Band, Five Go Swing, The Numbers Racket, Aled Rees Trio, The Real Swing plus much more. Tickets: Contact Box Office

Springfest

Celebrating the Celtic Festival of Beltaine, meaning Sacred Light, and the origin of our modern May Day holiday. The ancient event of Beltaine used symbolic bonfire rituals of purification to gain blessings from Belenus the God of Light.

St Davids Cathedral Festival

The St Davids Cathedral Festival is a week long annual music event, which takes place during the Spring Bank holiday, hosting a week of classical and contemporary music concerts set in the stunning surroundings of St Davids Cathedral, the National Shrine of Wales. With appearances from some of the finest musical artists in the UK, the festival has built up a reputation as one of the greatest classical music festivals in Wales.

Escape into the Park

The one day dance festival returns with Judge Jules, trance act Above And Beyond, Darren Styles and Lisa Lashes.

Summerfest

Summer festival featuring nofitstate circus, Bahia Blanca Tango Band, Expressions Cubana and craft stalls and a carnival procession.