13 upcoming events in Newport
September 2026
Newport Craft Market
Kingsway Shopping Centre in Newport city centre hosts around 20 stalls of independent South Wales traders selling crafts, gifts, art and food.
October 2026
Dragons vs Sharks
United Rugby Championship match at Rodney Parade, Newport, as the Dragons host the Sharks in URC league action.
LOUD WOMEN Fest Newport
Punk, indie and DIY music festival debuting at Le Pub in Newport, featuring 11 international artists across two stages.
Newport Food and Drink Festival 2026
A free city-centre food festival with cooking demonstrations from local and national chefs, food and drink stalls along High Street, Bridge Street and Westgate Square.
Newport Food Festival
Annual food festival on High Street and John Frost Square in Newport city centre with chef demos, street food and live music.
Dragons vs Cardiff
United Rugby Championship derby at Rodney Parade, Newport, kick-off 7:45pm, as the Dragons host Cardiff Rugby.
Dragons vs Ospreys
United Rugby Championship match at Rodney Parade, Newport, kick-off 5:30pm, as the Dragons host the Ospreys.
November 2026
Cinderella at The Riverfront
Annual family Christmas pantomime staged at The Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre in Newport city centre.
Newport Christmas Market
Festive market with cabins selling gifts, food and drink across John Frost Square and Friars Walk in Newport city centre.
December 2026
Saturnalia at Caerleon
Roman winter festival celebration exploring Saturnalia traditions at the National Roman Legion Museum in Caerleon, near Newport.
Tredegar House Festive Family Weekends
National Trust's Tredegar House in Newport opens late with over 100 Christmas trees, thousands of lights and a decorated 250-year-old cedar tree.
Father Christmas at Tredegar House
Father Christmas roams the grounds of Tredegar House, Newport, spreading festive cheer while Scrooge tries to escape the celebrations indoors.
Father Christmas at Tredegar House (second weekend)
Further dates for Father Christmas appearances in the grounds of the National Trust's Tredegar House, Newport, ahead of Christmas.