Arts and Entertainment
Carmarthenshire prides itself for being at the cutting edge of entertainment in Wales be it the arts, festivals, events, cinemas, theatres or galleries.
You need never be stuck for something to do in Carmarthenshire thanks to the county’s fantastic entertainments line-up.
There is an abundance of live theatre, arts, cinemas showing the latest blockbusters, galleries, museums and much, much more to be found right here.
There are also a number of festivals to enjoy across the county - the Llanelli and Ammanford Big Days Out to name just two.
Theatres
Carmarthenshire’s big names in theatreland include Theatr Elli in Llanelli, the Lyric in Carmarthen and Ammanford Miners' Theatre in Ammanford. All offer a complete range of shows to suit all tastes, from drama to musicals, pantomimes and opera.
The Lyric Theatre and cinema in King Street, Carmarthen, is believed to be the largest single screen cinema in Wales, with 740 seats to one screen. As a theatre auditorium it is the fourth largest in the Principality.
Historic Theatr Elli first opened its doors in 1938 as The Odeon and has seen some big names topping the bill. The venue was a favourite of Pontyberem-born singer Dorothy Squires.
The Ammanford Miners' Theatre is another attractive venue, full of character. It hosts a number of activities throughout the year and also has regular cinema showings as well as theatre, Dance, Music and Arts events.
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