Theatr Brycheiniog (Canal Basin) opened in April 1997 as a Centre for the Arts, and was the first wholly funded Lottery new build arts organisation in the UK. The venue currently provides a varied programme of theatre, dance, music and entertainment in its purpose built 477 seat auditorium and 120-seat studio/rehearsal space. The Theatr provides family entertainment as a venue during the Jazz Festival weekend, and usually at least one or two keynote Jazz events.