Events

Parthian acknowledges the financial support of the Books Council of Wales and Creative Wales. 

 

 

 

DECEMBER:

 

Friday December 5th, 4-8pm – Ocean Room, National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Rd, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 3RD

Welsh MultiCultural Christmas event, celebrating the various cultures in Wales, organised by the Centre of Creativity and Culture.

 

Friday December 5th, 6pm – Narberth Museum, The Bonded Stores, Church Street, Narberth 

 Angela V. John will be joining Mark Lewis to discuss Behind the Scenes. With audience Q&A. Tickets £5. Booking info here.

 

Saturday December 13th, 10.30am – 'The Bookshop', Newport Rising Hub, 177 Commercial St, Newport, NP20 1JN

'The Bookshop' at Newport Rising Hub opens with a reception at the Hub with Patrick Jones, Odette Debono and new writers who contributed to the anthology Voices for the Future/Lleisiau'r Dyfodol. More info here.

 

Saturday December 13th, 10am-3pm – R/O 8-10 Mill Street, Pontypridd, CF37 2SN

The Pontypridd Christmas Book Fair, hosted by Storyville Books. Authors, illustrators and poets helping you to celebrate Christmas and grab that perfect special Christmas present. More info on their Facebook page.

 

Thursday December 18th, 7pm – Media Room, Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff

Tiger Bay Poetry with Tracey Rhys and Ifor Thomas. £3 on the door. Open mic slots available. More info on their Facebook page.

 

 

JANUARY:

 

Saturday January 10th, 7pm – St Illtud's Church, Church Lane, Llantwit Major CF61 1SH

 The Magnificent Seven: a poetry collaboration between Parthian Books and Bardic Books, featuring seven of Wales' finest poetic voices, plus open mic. More info here.

 

Friday January 30th, 8pm – Green Room, Above SUSSED, 4-5 James Street, Porthcawl, Wales, CF36 3BG

Tracey Rhys will be a guest poet at the Green Room, plus ambitious open mic. £5 entry. BYOB. All welcome. In support of Sustainable Wales.

 

Saturday January 31st, 8pm (CET) – The Secret Kingdoms, C. de Moratín, 7, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Truth & Storytelling: Jayne Marshall and Carys Shannon explore the creative space where reality and imagination meet. Following the discussion and readings there will be a Q&A. Refreshments will be served and there will be a signing. The event is free, places are limited. More info here.

 

 

FEBRUARY:

 

 

MARCH:

 

Thursday March 5th, 7pm for a 7.30 start – Griffin Books, 9A Windsor Road, Penarth, Cardiff

Peter Finch talks to John Osmond about The Literary Business. More info TBC.

 

Sunday March 8th, 6pm – The Old Swan Inn, Church St, Llantwit Major CF61 1SB

Tracey Rhys will be the guest poet at Sarah Persson’s monthly Poems & Pints night with open mic.

 

Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd March, 2026, specifics TBC – Laugharne Festival

Peter Finch talks to John Williams about The Literary Business. More info TBC.

 

Monday March 23rd, 7pm – Dylan Thomas Theatre, Gloucester Pl, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 1TY

Tracey Rhys will be a guest poet at Christopher Horton’s event in Swansea.

 

 

APRIL:

 

Thursday April 16th, time TBC – Llanishen Probus

Peter Finch event for The Literary Business. More info TBC.

 

 

 

Parthian acknowledges the financial support of the Books Council of Wales and Creative Wales.