43 upcoming events in Newport · page 1 of 2
October 2026
Dragons vs Cardiff
United Rugby Championship derby at Rodney Parade, Newport, kick-off 7:45pm, as the Dragons host Cardiff Rugby.
Eric And Ern, Newport
A comedy tribute show celebrating Morecambe and Wise, staged at The Riverfront Theatre & Arts Centre, Newport.
The Dazzling Diamonds, Newport
A live music tribute show at The Riverfront Theatre & Arts Centre, Newport.
Fabba Mania, Newport
An ABBA tribute concert performed at The Riverfront Theatre & Arts Centre, Newport.
Halloween Mini Golf After Dark - Glow in the Park, Newport
A Halloween-themed glow-in-the-dark mini golf evening event for families at Tredegar Park Mini Golf, Newport.
Dragons vs Ospreys
United Rugby Championship match at Rodney Parade, Newport, kick-off 5:30pm, as the Dragons host the Ospreys.
Newport Rising Festival 2026
Festival marking the Chartist Newport Rising.
Pride and Predjud(ish), Newport
A comedic take on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, staged at The Riverfront Theatre & Arts Centre, Newport.
November 2026
Sinfonia Cymru, Newport
A classical music concert performed by Sinfonia Cymru at The Riverfront Theatre & Arts Centre, Newport.
Hugh Cornwell - Solo Acoustic, The Riverfront
Former Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell performs stripped-back versions of songs from across his long career in an intimate solo show at Newport's riverside arts centre.
Cinderella at The Riverfront
Annual family Christmas pantomime staged at The Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre in Newport city centre.
Light Up The Lagoons - Lantern Parade
Family lantern parade at RSPB Newport Wetlands.
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
Sinfonia Cymru Christmas Concert: Classics and Carols, Riverfront
An hour-long festive lunchtime concert from Sinfonia Cymru at The Riverfront, mixing classical favourites with carols - an easy midweek treat while Christmas shopping in Newport.
The Chimes: Dickens on Air, The Riverfront
Lighthouse Theatre performs a Dickens Christmas tale as if it were a 1950s live radio broadcast, complete with sound effects, with British Sign Language interpretation included.
GTM Christmas Market at Friars Walk, Newport
A seasonal Christmas market at Friars Walk Shopping Centre, Newport, featuring independent producers and artisan makers.
Saturnalia at Caerleon
Roman winter festival celebration exploring Saturnalia traditions at the National Roman Legion Museum in Caerleon, near Newport.
Dragma - Booty and the Beast, The Riverfront
An adults-only drag pantomime that gives Beauty and the Beast a chaotic cabaret makeover - a riotous alternative to the family panto for a festive night out with friends.
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.
February 2027
The Mab, The Riverfront
A family theatre adventure inspired by Welsh myth, journeying through the Otherworld to meet witches, giants and kings - a good half-term outing for children.
Ronnie Scott's Soho Songbook, The Riverfront
The Ronnie Scott's All Stars bring the story of London's famous jazz club to Newport, mixing live music with narration and archive footage of the legends who played there.