118 upcoming events in South Wales · page 3 of 5
November 2026
Paul Merton & Suki Webster: Improv Show
Live improvised comedy show by Paul Merton and Suki Webster at Aberystwyth Arts Centre.
Real Ale Ramble, Llanwrtyd Wells
A weekend of walking between pubs and real ale stops around the Cambrian hills near Llanwrtyd Wells, a Mid Wales town famed for quirky outdoor events.
Cwmni Mega: Gwion Bach a Ceridwen y Wrach
Welsh-language children's theatre production (ages 5+) at Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, featuring magic, humour and colourful characters, with 10am and 12:30pm performances.
Hay Festival Winter Weekend
Literary festival with debates, live performances and workshops at Hay Castle and around Hay-on-Wye.
Aberaeron Community Christmas
A community Christmas event on Market Street in Aberaeron marking the start of the festive season in the town.
Aberystwyth Christmas Lights Switch-On and Festive Market
Menter Aberystwyth's annual town-centre celebration features a craft and produce market on Baker Street, live entertainment and a lantern parade before the lights switch-on.
Ballet Cymru: Sleeping Beauty, Theatr Hafren
Ballet Cymru performs a family-friendly production of Sleeping Beauty at Theatr Hafren, Newtown.
Cardigan Castle Christmas Fair 2026
A day-long festive fair inside Cardigan Castle in the town's historic heart, with stalls, performers and choirs. A good place to pick up local gifts and soak up the Christmas atmosphere in west Wales.
Newtown: Kicking Off Christmas
Newtown's Christmas lights switch-on event with market stalls, carols and family entertainment.
Opra Cymru: Fflamau Penyberth, Theatr Brycheiniog
Welsh-language opera company Opra Cymru stages a production drawing on the Penyberth story, a landmark episode in Welsh cultural history, at Brecon's main arts venue.
Santa Steam Train - Cambrian Heritage Railway
A magical Santa adventure combining Christmas experiences with heritage steam trains at Cambrian Heritage Railway, Oswestry Station. Runs weekends. Does not operate to Weston Wharf. Booking essential.
Light Up the Town
Free Christmas lights switch-on in Aberystwyth with a lantern parade, food and craft market, and carols.
Cardigan Christmas Lights Switch-On
Guildhall ceremony in Cardigan with a children's choir, Santa's grotto, mulled wine and a Festival of Light Trail across town.
Royal Welsh Winter Fair
Livestock and produce show at the Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, near Builth Wells, Powys.
Royal Welsh Winter Fair
Major two-day agricultural show at the Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd near Builth Wells, showcasing livestock and produce.
December 2026
Cosy Winter Retreat - Mid Wales
Two-night residential wellness retreat at Garth Barns, Llanidloes.
An Evening with Lisa Jewell: It Could Have Been Her, Oswestry School
Bestselling thriller author Lisa Jewell talks about her novel It Could Have Been Her at Oswestry School. Tickets were showing as almost full, so book early if interested.
Christmas Live
Bringing all the fun of the fair to Oswestry town centre for one night only, part of the town's Christmas festivities.
Oswestry Christmas Live
Fairground rides and festive entertainment fill Oswestry town centre for one night of Christmas celebrations.
Welsh of the West End, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon
Welsh performers with West End credits sing showstoppers from favourite musicals, a festive-season concert that shows off Wales's strong tradition of voices.
Chuckl Comedy Club, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon
A stand-up comedy night with a line-up of touring comedians, a good pick for an evening's entertainment after a December day out in Brecon.
Llanerchaeron Christmas Fair
Over seventy local food and craft stallholders fill the National Trust's Llanerchaeron estate near Aberaeron, with Santa visiting on the Saturday and Sunday.
Oswestry Christmas Parade
Festive parade through Oswestry town centre marking the countdown to Christmas, with floats and community groups.
Ward Thomas Live, Theatr Hafren
Country-folk duo Ward Thomas perform a live concert at Theatr Hafren, Newtown.