The Lost Arc, Rhayader

Nos Wener pizza
2026-11-20 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-13 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-06 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-30 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-23 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-16 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-09 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-02 17:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) and 1 more date
Nosweithiau pizza wrth yr arc!

yn noson newydd, reolaidd o gerddoriaeth fyw wreiddiol o’n hardal leol. Mewn ymdrech i hybu a chynnal y sin gerddoriaeth wych sydd gennym yn y Canolbarth, rydym yn rhoi llwyfan newydd ac ymroddedig i dalent cartref. Bydd gan y noson lein-yp gwahanol o 3 act bob yn ail fis, gyda’r holl arian drws yn mynd yn syth i’r cerddorion sy’n ymwneud â chreu cerddoriaeth newydd wych yn lleol.

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.

Friday pizza night
2026-11-13 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-06 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-30 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-23 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-16 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-09 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-02 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-25 17:00 - 21:00 and 1 more date
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!

Natural Voice Singing
2026-11-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-28 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, 2026-10-05 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.

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.

Zion Train
2026-10-16 19:30 - 23:59
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.

More Welsh legends
2026-10-04 16:00 - 20:00
Fundraiser for Rhayader Carnival

A night to remember with Welsh legends in conversation… Welsh Rugby legends LOU REED and BRADLEY DAVIES and KEN OWENS, and actor and writer PHIL HOWE sharing stories and memories.

All for a great cause, raising money for Rhayader Carnival.

* * Tickets are NOT available through The Lost ARC * *

For tickets contact Sean Cosgrave at Rhayader Building Supplies on 07799381750 or Sharon Morris 07727 067495

Exploding Cinema!
2026-09-26 19:00 - 23:00
Exploding Cinema returns to The Lost ARC on Saturday 26th September!

Join us for a night of independent and democratised creativity! All welcome both to watch or participate!

Regardless of subject matter, taste or filmmaking ability – whatever the genre, style or format – as long as it’s under 20 minutes long Exploding Cinema will show it! Last time they joined us we had some incredible short films on display from independent film-makers, including some great local talent… And these guys really don’t hold back, there were projectors everywhere inside and out, with light shows and visual art displays throwing The Lost ARC into a whole new dimension with lots to explore away from the big screen!

The night is a celebration of creativity, not stuffy and formal. Audience feedback is encouraged and everything is welcome – it’s a bit like an open mic for film-makers!

Exploding Cinema is a screening collective that emerged from the underground art squat scene in 1991. Self organised, Exploding Cinema runs open access nights of short film, underground cinema, artists moving image and performance art. Active constantly since 1991, Exploding Cinema regularly screens underground film in squats, pubs, clubs, cafes and halls across the UK and around the world. Fighting against industry elitism, they have shown more than five thousand low or no budget films/videos, and staged shows in disused factories, office blocks, circus tents, churches and in the deep end of a squatted Lido. We are radically anti-curatorial – at Exploding Cinema anyone can screen their film, anyone can join the collective.

CALLING ALL FILM-MAKERS!..

Do you make short films? Made one already?.. Drama, music video, documentary, animation, comedy or hardware shop advert?? We’d love to show your film on the night! Submit your film via the Exploding Cinema website here, with “Lost ARC” or “Rhayader” added to the “Film Title” box (put the title in there, too!) and as long as it’s under 20 minutes long, we’ll do our best to get it on the big screen on 26th September. Contributing film-makers get free entry for themselves and a friend!

Kristy Cox Band
2026-09-19 19:30 - 23:00
Kristy Cox is blazing a trail across the bluegrass world, bridging the sounds of Australia and the heart of American roots music with undeniable flair. Crowned the “Australian Queen of Bluegrass,” Kristy has carved out a powerful reputation for her fearless artistry, soulful vocals, and genre-bending creativity. After first captivating audiences in Australia’s country music scene, she has gone on to dominate the U.S. bluegrass charts, earning multiple Billboard #1s and widespread acclaim on both sides of the globe.

She brings her band to the UK in 2026 and makes a stop at The Lost ARC on Saturday 19th September!

Her latest release, Let it Burn, is a bold statement of artistic evolution — fusing high-energy bluegrass with the raw emotion of evangelical gospel. Fueled by Cox’s commanding vocals and impassioned delivery, the album lit up the Billboard Bluegrass chart with another #1, marking yet another milestone in her ever-growing legacy.

A longtime creative force alongside acclaimed songwriter Jerry Salley, Kristy continues to craft music that is both rooted in tradition and unafraid to push boundaries. Their collaborations strike a rare balance — honoring the heritage of bluegrass while sounding undeniably fresh and current.

With seven Golden Guitar Awards to her name — including her most recent win for Let it Burn — Kristy remains one of Australia’s most celebrated bluegrass exports. She’s been recognized internationally as well, with six consecutive shortlistings in the IBMA Awards for Emerging Artist and Female Vocalist of the Year, and a finalist nod in the prestigious 2019 IBMA Momentum Awards. Stateside recognition has continued to follow, including 2024 SPBGMA nominations for Female Artist of the Year and a 2025 Album of the Year nomination for Let it Burn.

Saturday 19th September. Doors 7.30pm.

Support TBA.

£12.50 adv, £15 door.

This event will be mixed STANDING and SEATED. Anyone with accessibility concerns is welcomed to contact the venue to discuss.
