Pontardawe Arts Centre, Arts and performance venue in Pontardawe, Wales.
Pontardawe Arts Centre is a performance venue with a theater auditorium, cinema facilities, and multiple event spaces in a Welsh town. It hosts professional productions ranging from folk and world music to dramatic works and film screenings throughout the year.
This place began as a local gathering space but grew into a regional cultural establishment that now attracts performers and audiences across South Wales. The shift shows how a community venue became important to the wider area's artistic life.
The venue serves as a gathering place where local and regional artists share their work with audiences from the surrounding communities. Performances reflect what matters to people in South Wales, from traditional music to contemporary dance.
The facility provides various seating options and accessibility features for different visitors, with clear information about upcoming shows readily available. Regular program planning makes it straightforward to plan ahead and explore what is on offer.
The venue hosts the Cardiff Animation Festival, which showcases animated short films made by Welsh artists alongside works from around the world. These specialized screenings highlight the local animation scene and draw film enthusiasts to the space.
Location: Pontardawe
Capacity: 450
Operator: NPT Theatres
Address: Herbert Street, Pontardawe, SA8 ED, Wales
Website: https://npttheatres.co.uk/pontardawe
GPS coordinates: 51.71985,-3.85025
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:13
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