Maesteg Town Hall re-development

Wednesday 20 November 2024 marked an historic day for the people of Maesteg and the wider Llynfi Valley, as Maesteg Town Hall officially opened its doors to the public, following a highly ambitious, multi-million-pound redevelopment project delivered by the council and its partners at Awen Cultural Trust.

The Grade II listed building, originally built in 1881, has been returned to its former glory and now boasts additional features including a new glass atrium, library and heritage centre, studio theatre and cinema space, along with a café and mezzanine bar.  

The main auditorium has been fully restored to become a multi-functional performing arts venue, including a stage lift, dressing rooms and a bar. The balcony has also been retained and refurbished.  The two areas of the building are linked by a modern glazed atrium and foyer fronting Talbot Street. 

The preservation of the building’s architectural heritage features, such as the brick archways, tiling, cornicing and columns were a key part of the project. Historic paintings from Christopher Williams have also been restored and are now back on display in the main hall. 

The project was delivered by Bridgend County Borough, working in collaboration with Awen Cultural Trust, Knox and Wells Ltd, Purcell architects and Mace Ltd to bring to fruition one of the biggest investments in Maesteg in decades.

To find out more about Maesteg Town Hall, please visit Maesteg Town Hall website.