EVENT CANCELLED!

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A vibrant arts and community centre situated in the Upper Swansea Valleys. We offer a varied programme of high quality live theatre, live broadcasts, live music, comedy, film and exhibitions.

About Us

Celebrating 85 Years

85 years ago, on 7th July 1934, our Welfare Hall was officially opened, and was followed by a week of celebrations. To mark our special anniversary, come join us during our coffee morning on Friday 12th July, 10am - 12pm, for birthday cupcakes and chat.

EVENTS COMING UP...

Cinema

Men in Black: International (12A)

Thu 18 Jul

The Men in Black have expanded to cover the globe but so have the villains of the universe. To keep…

Cinema

Toy Story 4 (U)

Fri 19 Jul - Thu 25 Jul

Woody, Buzz and friends are enjoying their peaceful new life as Bonnie’s toys… until a new ‘toy’ shows up. Created…

Live Events

CANCELLED: South African Music & Dance Extravaganza

Sat 20 Jul

Due to ongoing visa issues, it is with great disappointment that we have had no choice but to cancel this…

Live Events

CANCELLED: King Cetshwayo: The Musical

Sun 21 Jul

Due to ongoing visa issues, it is with great disappointment that we have had no choice but to cancel this…

Workshops & Activities

Nexus

Tue 23 Jul

Performing & Creative Arts for All Drama, dance and visual arts for an integrated group of adults and adults with…

Live Broadcasts

NTLive: The Lehman Trilogy (12A)

Thu 25 Jul

NT Live presents: The Lehman Trilogy By Stefano Massini, adapted by Ben Power Directed by Sam Mendes The story of…

Cinema

X-Men: Dark Phoenix (12A)

Sat 27 Jul - Thu 1 Aug

This is the story of one of the X-Men’s most beloved characters, Jean Grey, as she evolves into the iconic…

Live Broadcasts

Andre Rieu: Shall We Dance?

Sat 27 Jul - Sun 18 Aug

This year André Rieu invites you to put on your dancing shoes for his spectacular 2019 hometown concert from Maastricht:…

Schools & Arts Projects

The Welfare, has a long history of working our local community and beyond through a variety of artforms. Take a look at some of the projects we have undertaken with a range of partners…

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Education and Outreach at The Welfare Ystradgynlais, Swansea - Twenty 16

Hire Us

With a variety of flexible spaces located in the centre of town, The Welfare is the perfect venue for your business or personal events, however big or small!