Discover events in Caerphilly from Feb 21-28. Comedy, music, theater, kids’ shows, plus council half-term activities like swimming and sports.
Bourton’s in Bargoed offers live folk music. The Blessed Crow plays at 8pm. Entry is free, and tapas are available between 7pm and 9pm. For more info, call 07547 356595. You can also email bourtonsbar@gmail.com.
Blackwood Miners’ Institute presents a show called Truly, Jack the Ripper. The show starts at 7:30pm. Jonathan Goodwin plays different roles, exploring Jack the Ripper’s murders. The play is for those 14+. Tickets cost £15 online.
Saturday, February 22 has some music too. Roxette UK, a tribute band, is at Crumlin’s Patriot. Doors open at 7pm, and it is only for those 18+. Tickets cost £22 online. Blackmore’s Blood, a tribute celebrating Deep Purple and Rainbow, performs at Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall. Doors open at 7:30pm, and tickets are £22 online.
Monday, February 24 offers kids’ shows. The book ‘Tidy’ comes to life in both English and Welsh. Theatr Iolo brings Emily Gravett’s book to Wales. It will be at Blackwood on Monday and Tuesday, with tickets costing £10. Check the BMI website for times. A special deal lets you see two shows cheap. You can get a two-for-£10 offer if you book The Lost Forest too.
Tuesday, February 25 features a children’s cinema club. It’s at Newbridge Memo from 11am to 1pm. The event is free, and donations are welcome. Crumlin’s Patriot also has an open mic night. You can just show up and play, beginning at 7pm.
Wednesday, February 26 presents The Lost Forest. See it at Blackwood Miners’ Institute. Indigo Moon Theatre uses puppets and projections. The show shares a tale of climate change, where small creatures flee their homes. The show is at 2pm, and tickets are £10 online. You can also get a two-for-£10 offer if you book Tidy too.
Thursday, February 27 features a talk with Colin Sutton at Blackwood Miners. He caught serial killer Levi Bellfield, as well as Delroy Grant. Sutton shares stories from his cases. The show starts at 7:30pm, and tickets cost £29 online.
Friday, February 28 features another tribute band. Sabbotage plays Black Sabbath’s music at The Patriot in Crumlin. Doors open at 7pm, and it is only for those 18+. Tickets are £10 online.
Caerphilly Council has half-term events for kids. They offer many activities this February, including swimming, sports, and outdoor fun. They also provide creative play options.
Leisure Lifestyle runs swimming sessions across leisure centres. Kids can enjoy the water, which helps them stay active and improves their confidence. You can view the swim schedule online. Use the Leisure Lifestyle App to book, or contact the leisure centres.
Intensive swim courses are also available at three leisure centres: Caerphilly, Heolddu, and Newbridge. These courses build water confidence and improve swim skills. The dates are February 24th to 28th, costing £22 per week. Booking ahead is important as spaces fill up quickly. Call the centres to book.
A football fun day is available too, at the Centre of Sporting Excellence. It is open to kids aged 7-12, focusing on skill development and teamwork. Match play happens as well. This is on February 28th, lasting from 9am to 3pm. The cost is £12.50. Contact CSE@caerphilly.gov.uk to book, or call 01443864767.
Sport Caerphilly offers football and netball camps, led by experienced coaches. Kids develop their skills. The football camp is at Risca Leisure Centre, happening February 24th to 27th, from 9am to 3pm. Each day costs £11.66. Contact watkij@caerphilly.gov.uk to book, or call 01443 863407 if needed.
The netball camp is at Sue Noake Leisure Centre on Friday, February 28th, from 9am to 3pm. It costs £11.66. Contact seaboc@caerphilly.gov.uk to book. The phone number is 02920 881448.
Caerphilly Play provides free sessions called Pop-Up & Play for kids aged 4-12. These sessions boost creativity, providing games and crafts. Locations change each day, happening across multiple locations.
Finally, free outdoor adventures are available through Caerphilly Adventures. It’s a workshop for families, teaching map-reading skills and exploring nature together. These workshops are at Cwmcarn Forest Drive and are for families with children aged 5+. Pre-booking is required.