Zion Train
2026-10-16 19:30 - 23:59 (Europe/London)
Zion Train are Dub/Dance pioneers and have been undisputed leaders in the genre for the past 3 decades. The band were heavily involved in alternative and DIY underground culture in the UK during the 1990s as well as being purveyors of the finest Roots Reggae music throughout this period.

One of the most unique and enjoyable live dub acts on the planet, their use of dynamic onstage dub mixing whilst performing alongside acoustic instruments and exceptional vocalists make Zion Train one of a kind.

They perform headline slots at gigs and festivals world-wide, and have sold out The Lost ARC quickly on previous visits!

Support TBA.

This event will be unreserved STANDING. Seating is always available first come/first served on our balcony. Anyone with accessibility concerns is welcome to call the venue to discuss.

Friday 16th October. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £15 advance, £18 door. As this event falls on a Friday, wood-fired pizza will be available from The Lost ARC café before the show and unitl 9pm. Call 01597811226 to book food.

Nos Wener pizza
2026-10-23 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-30 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-06 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-13 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-20 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-27 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-04 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-11 17:00 - 21:00 and 2 more dates
Nosweithiau pizza wrth yr arc!

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Friday pizza night
2026-10-23 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-30 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-06 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-13 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-20 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-27 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-04 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-11 17:00 - 21:00 and 2 more dates
Pizza nights at the arc!

Friday night is pizza night at The Lost ARC café! At the end of the week we fire up our amazing wood-fired over to cook delicious and fresh pizza, so why not join us!

Booking is recommended, especially if there’s a gig on! Call the café to book on 01597811226.

Book now!

Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra
2026-10-25 19:30 - 23:00
Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra have been gleefully trampling all over genre boundaries for over a decade now, mixing up Rockabilly, Blues, Country, Swing, Soul and more into their musical gumbo, but always sounding mostly just like themselves. Based in Newcastle but hailing from across the UK, the Tea Pad have released five albums, and toured widely across the British Isles and Europe, playing everywhere from Glastonbury and Cambridge Folk Festival to village halls and barns, and all points in between but this is their first visit to The Lost ARC!

Well-known for their energetic live shows, and dry humour, they’ve toured with some of the big-name Americana outfits such as Pokey LaFarge, The Dead South, and Sierra Ferrell. They have released music on Sleazy Records (Spain) and Migraine Records (Germany), appeared multiple times on Radio 4’s Loose Ends, and had their music played by everyone from Marc Riley to Huey Morgan.

The band have constantly added new flavours to their sound: Heron in particular is a vinyl obsessive, always fired up about some new passion – calypso or boogaloo or whatever this week brings – but mostly enthusing about obscure blues and country 45s, and that eclecticism and search for new sounds certainly feeds into their songs. Joining Rob Heron (vocals/guitar) are Tom Cronin (mandolin/harmonica/guitar), Ben Powling (saxophone/clarinet), Ted Harbot (double bass/electric bass) and Paul Archibald (drums).

Support TBA. Sunday 25th October. Doors 7.30pm. £12.50 adv, £16 door.

This event will be unreserved STANDING, with seating available on the balcony and limited seating on the ground floor first come, first served. Anyone with accessibility concerns is welcomed to contact the venue to discuss.

Natural Voice Singing
2026-10-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-14 19:00 - 21:00
Natural Voice Singing at The Lost ARC.

Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month join with others in singing for pleasure at The Lost ARC, No experience necessary!We sing a variety of songs: world music and folk songs to uplift and inspire.We sing together to make community, letting the words and music, harmonies and shared sound do their magic.No auditions, all the music and words are learnt by ear.

We have a variety of Natural Voice leaders: Clara Clay, Liz Ikamba, Liv Preye, Ben Webb. Every three months we do a DIY self lead session.Everyone is welcome!

2nd and 4th Mondays each month, 7 til 9pm. £10 per session or pay what you can afford.

open mic
2026-11-02 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-12-07 19:30 - 22:30
A chance to get on our stage on the first Monday of every month!

All welcome, with sign up from 7pm earliest. Songs, stories, jams, poems and more.

Professional sound and a supportive audience guaranteed. Free entry, bar open.

For more information search ‘The Lost Arc Open Mic‘ on facebook to join our group and make enquiries.

Martin Harley
2026-11-14 19:30 - 23:00
“Harley has it all – voice, guitar artistry and the songs”

-Total Music

Martin Harley stands at the crossroads of Americana, Blues, and Folk. With a career spanning three decades, Harley has captivated audiences around the world, recording critically acclaimed albums in Texas, Nashville, and the Wild West of Wales. His latest release, Morning Sun, showcases his finest songwriting to date and affirms his status as a celebrated figure in the global roots music community.

Harley’s music is defined by his expressive slide guitar style, which Roots Magazine hails as the work of “a slide guitar master” and The Guardian describes as “spellbinding.” Seamlessly blending American roots, blues, and folk traditions, his innovative approach has earned him nominations for the Americana Music Awards Instrumentalist of the Year, Best Acoustic Guitarist, and Best Acoustic Blues Artist.

His live performances are intimate, engaging, and ever-evolving, consistently selling out venues such as London’s Union Chapel and earning him slots at prestigious festivals like Glastonbury, BottleRock, and the Royal Albert Hall. Harley’s ability to connect deeply with his audience ensures no two shows are ever the same.

His new album, Morning Sun, reflects a broad stylistic range, featuring textural percussion by Michael Blair (Tom Waits, Lou Reed, Elvis Costello), alongside stalwarts of the UK Americana scene, Mark Lewis on bass and Chris (CJ) Hillman on pedal steel. The album weaves Harley’s myriad influences into a richly layered soundscape.mFrom sold-out headline tours to collaborations with world-renowned artists, Martin Harley continues to forge an indelible path in contemporary roots music. Beloved by fans and critics alike, his work is a testament to his artistry and passion, cementing his legacy as one of the great modern voices in Americana and Blues.

Saturday 14 November. Doors 7.30pm. This event will be SEATED.

Captain Accident & The Disasters
2026-12-05 19:30 - 23:30
Captain Accident creates his unique blend of rock-driven soulful roots reggae, ska & dub at his home studio in Cardiff. With the help of the finest musical collective dubbed “The Disasters” this sound is then explosively transformed onto the stage, bringing an energetic & captivating live show. With soulful vocals, luscious harmonies, soaring twin guitars and a truly infectious groove, there’s no standing still when Captain Accident and his clumsy companions hit the stage! They have been firm favourites at The Lost ARC since our early days and it’s a pleasure to welcome them back to Rhayader in 2026.

Captain Accident currently has 4 self-produced albums under his belt: “Pick up the Microphone” (2010), “Slippin Up” (2013), “Wake & Break” (2016) and the critically acclaimed “Bad Press” (2021) which has received great reviews and praise, including that from the legendary David Rodigan on his BBC Radio 1xtra Reggae Show.​ A recent single “Slither On The Dashboard” (2026) heralds the release of a new album on the horizon!

Through intensive touring of the UK and Europe, an abundance of video content, festival appearances and high-profile radio airplay more and more people are becoming aware of the Captain’s unique sound & approach to songwriting. With an ever-growing fanbase and a live show gaining so much momentum in terms of sound and energy, Captain Accident and The Disasters are becoming harder and harder to ignore on the UK reggae/ska circuit and further afield.​

In 2016, Captain Accident and The Disasters were hand-picked to join reggae heroes Toots & the Maytals for a run of dates on their UK tour. After impressing the reggae legends, their fans and their agency, the band were invited back out as full-tour support in 2017 and 2018, taking them to some of the UK’s most prestigious venues including London Barbican Theatre, Brighton Dome, Manchester Academy, Nottingham Rock City and more. During Toots’ 2017 “Bands in the Sands” appearance, the Captain was invited to join the band onstage to perform Monkey Man on guitar!

Support TBA.

This event will be unreserved STANDING. Seating is always available first come/first served on our balcony. Anyone with accessibility concerns is welcome to call the venue to discuss.

Saturday 5th December. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £12 advance, £15 door.
