Green Man is an independent music and arts festival held annually in mid-August in the Brecon Beacons, Wales since 2003. It is the largest contemporary music and arts festival in Wales. It has evolved into a 20,000 capacity 4-day event, showcasing predominantly live music, with additional events showcasing literature, film, comedy, theatre and poetry.

The Brecon Jazz Festival is a music festival held annually in Brecon, Wales. Staged in early August, it has played host to a range of jazz musicians from across the world.  As well as the main festival, the Brecon Fringe Festival offers alternative free music in pubs, hotels, galleries and cafes in the town