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Hafan Yr Afon

Q: What genres does Hafan Yr Afon book?

Hafan Yr Afon books Acoustic, Folk, Jazz, Singer-songwriter. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Q: What is the capacity of Hafan Yr Afon?

Hafan Yr Afon has a standing capacity of 140, from the venue's website (checked Aug 2026), a small venue. See all Welshpool venues for size comparisons.

Riverside community centre and cafe in Newtown with a 140-capacity function room, live music and a monthly Sunday open mic

140 standing · verified Aug 2026, live music 1 night a week. Acoustic, Folk, Jazz - originals welcome.

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At a glance

Checked 3 Oct 2026

At a glance, Hafan Yr Afon in Newtown is summed up below. It has live music 1 night a week. It books acoustic, folk and jazz acts.

140

Standing
capacity

verified · small room

In detail

Live music	1 night a week
TodayOpen	09:00–16:00Closes in 4h 31m 47s
Backline	TBC
Books	Acoustic · Folk · Jazz

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02 — The details

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Everything you need to know

Before you book Hafan Yr Afon, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It has live music 1 night a week. It books acoustic, folk and jazz acts.

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The facts

Capacity	140 standing · verified Aug 2026
Live nights	Sun
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Outdoor stage	No
Originals	Yes
Genres	AcousticFolkJazz
Website	hafanyrafon.com

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Status	Verified open
Last checked	3 Oct 2026
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03 — Find Hafan Yr Afon

Newtown

Getting there

Hafan Yr Afon is at Back Lane, Newtown, SY16 2NH. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 4 rooms in our Welshpool venue directory.

Back Lane,
Newtown SY16 2NH

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The nearest station is Newtown (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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The open micMonthly on Sundays14:00 · Free entry

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05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

Hafan Yr Afon publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.

Mon	09:00–16:00
Tue	09:00–16:00
Wed	09:00–16:00
Thu	09:00–16:00
Fri	09:00–16:00
Sat	09:00–16:00
SunToday	09:00–16:00

06 — What's on stage

TBC

The stage kit at Hafan Yr Afon is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system	TBC
Drum kit	TBC
Guitar amp	TBC
Bass amp	TBC
Keys / keyboard	TBC
Vocal mics	TBC
In-house engineer	TBC

07 — About

Newtown

About Hafan Yr Afon

This is the background on Hafan Yr Afon, from the venue and its listings. It books acoustic, folk and jazz acts. It has live music 1 night a week.

Hafan Yr Afon is a grassroots music venue in Newtown with a standing capacity of 140. It books Acoustic, Folk, Jazz, Singer-songwriter; originals and covers are both welcome.

Listing notes

Hafan ‌‌‍Yr Afon is Newtown's riverside community centre and cafe, run by Open Newtown on the banks of the River Severn behind the Back Lane car park. By day it is a bright, dog-friendly cafe with homemade food, a children's play area and balcony seating over the river. By night the state-of-the-art function space, which hosts anything between one and 140 people, turns into a venue for live music, jazz nights, comedy, theatre, talks and community events. The open mic is a monthly Sunday-afternoon session hosted by Tommy Mills, starting at 2pm - free live music and a soft landing for first-timers - with the next listed date on Sunday 6 September 2026. Fully accessible, with bookings handled through Open Newtown.

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08 — What's on

Open mic

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Open mic, monthly on Sundays - 14:00 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Welshpool gig directory.

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Hafan Yr Afon

Riverside community centre and cafe in Newtown with a 140-capacity function room, live music and a monthly Sunday open mic

Venue at a glance Hafan Yr Afon · Newtown

140

Capacity

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1 night

Live music

Sunper week

09:00

Open today

until 16:00hours

–

Backline

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Acoustic

Books

originals+3 more

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Opening times

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Mon 09:00–16:00
Tue 09:00–16:00
Wed 09:00–16:00
Thu 09:00–16:00
Fri 09:00–16:00
Sat 09:00–16:00
SunLiveToday 09:00–16:00

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Hafan Yr Afon — Quick Facts

Hafan Yr Afon capacity: 140 standing - verified from the venue's website, Aug 2026. Riverside community centre and cafe in Newtown with a 140-capacity function room, live music and a monthly Sunday open mic

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SizeSmallvenue140 standing

Live music1night a weekSun

BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked

BooksAcoustic+3 moreOriginals and covers

Capacity 140 standing A verified figure - its source and date are under the section heading.

With room for 140 standing, Hafan Yr Afon is a small room by our directory's sizes. Small rooms like this reward acts with a loyal local audience: the fee is often a door split, and a full room comes from your own guest list rather than the venue's marketing.

Today09:00–16:00Closes in 4h 31m 47s

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

Directory statusVerified open

This pageNot yet claimed

Websitehafanyrafon.com

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Hafan Yr Afon this week

Mon 09:00–16:00

Tue 09:00–16:00

Wed 09:00–16:00

Thu 09:00–16:00

Fri 09:00–16:00

Sat 09:00–16:00

Sun· today 09:00–16:00 Live music

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What's on Stage

The stage kit at Hafan Yr Afon is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system · TBC

Drum kit · TBC

Guitar amp · TBC

Bass amp · TBC

Keys / keyboard · TBC

Vocal mics · TBC

In-house engineer · TBC

About Hafan Yr Afon

Hafan Yr Afon is a grassroots music venue in Newtown with a standing capacity of 140. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

Hafan Yr Afon books Acoustic, Folk, Jazz, Singer-songwriter acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Welshpool venue directory.

Listing notes
Hafan ‌‌‍Yr Afon is Newtown's riverside community centre and cafe, run by Open Newtown on the banks of the River Severn behind the Back Lane car park. By day it is a bright, dog-friendly cafe with homemade food, a children's play area and balcony seating over the river. By night the state-of-the-art function space, which hosts anything between one and 140 people, turns into a venue for live music, jazz nights, comedy, theatre, talks and community events. The open mic is a monthly Sunday-afternoon session hosted by Tommy Mills, starting at 2pm - free live music and a soft landing for first-timers - with the next listed date on Sunday 6 September 2026. Fully accessible, with bookings handled through Open Newtown.

Playing Hafan Yr Afon: what to know

Live nights at Hafan Yr Afon are usually Sun. Its listed genres start with acoustic. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. Hafan Yr Afon hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first.

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Find Hafan Yr Afon

Hafan Yr Afon is at Back Lane, Newtown, SY16 2NH. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 4 rooms in our Welshpool venue directory.

AddressBack Lane

AreaNewtown

PostcodeSY16 2NH

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Getting there

The nearest station is Newtown (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Hafan Yr Afon in Newtown; SY16 2NH is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Welshpool this week.

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What equipment does Hafan Yr Afon provide?

Hafan Yr Afon has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Welshpool venue directory.

What genres does Hafan Yr Afon book?

Hafan Yr Afon books Acoustic, Folk, Jazz, Singer-songwriter. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at Hafan Yr Afon?

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What is the capacity of Hafan Yr Afon?

Hafan Yr Afon has a standing capacity of 140, from the venue's website (checked Aug 2026), a small venue. See all Welshpool venues for size comparisons.

Does Hafan Yr Afon have open mic nights?

Yes — Hafan Yr Afon hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.

Where is Hafan Yr Afon?

Back Lane, Newtown, SY16 2NH. See the map below for directions. Browse more Welshpool venues nearby.

What are typical fees at Hafan Yr Afon?

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What's the nearest station to Hafan Yr Afon?

The nearest station is Newtown (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SY16 2NH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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Hafan Yr Afon in brief. Set in Newtown, Hafan Yr Afon is a small room (under 150) that books acoustic, folk and jazz. Live music is most often on Sundays. It hosts an open mic too (monthly on Sundays). Nearby rooms: Newtown Hafren, The Old New Inn and Workhouse - or browse the full Welshpool venue directory.

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Hafan Yr Afon

At a glance

01 — Inside the room

02 — The details

Everything you need to know

03 — Find Hafan Yr Afon

Getting there

04 — Booking

Want to play here?

05 — Opening times

06 — What's on stage

07 — About

About Hafan Yr Afon

08 — What's on

09 — Welshpool league

Hafan Yr Afon

Hafan Yr Afon — Quick Facts

Hafan Yr Afon this week

Booking Information

What's on Stage

About Hafan Yr Afon

Playing Hafan Yr Afon: what to know

Find Hafan Yr Afon

What's On at Hafan Yr Afon

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