74 upcoming events in Central Wales · page 3 of 4
November 2026
Christmas in Mumbles Lights & Parade
Newton Road in Mumbles closes to traffic for the annual switch-on parade and festive lights celebration.
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.
Bridgend Town Centre Christmas Lights Switch-On
Annual festive event in Bridgend town centre with an entertainment stage, fairground rides, Santa's elves and Christmas market stalls.
Tenby Christmas Lights Switch-On
Festive family day in Tudor Square, Tenby, with music, dance displays and Santa switching on the seafront Christmas lights.
Tintern Christmas Craft Fair
Community Christmas craft fair at Tintern village hall in the Wye Valley with face painting, street food, live music and Santa.
Breakfast with Santa at Mumbles Pier
Families join Santa for a festive breakfast with games, crafts and a gift from the toyshop at Mumbles Pier.
St Davids Cathedral Christmas Fayre
Festive market at St Davids Cathedral in Britain's smallest city, with local crafts, gifts and toys plus musical performances.
Swansea Christmas Market
Festive chalets line Oxford Street and Portland Street in Swansea city centre selling gifts, decorations and food.
December 2026
Saundersfoot Harbour Christmas Market
Month-long Christmas market of wooden chalets on Saundersfoot's redeveloped harbourside selling gifts and festive food.
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.
Chepstow Christmas Market
Festive market on Chepstow High Street with local stalls, crafts and gifts.
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.
January 2027
CANI-Trail Half Marathon
Off-road half marathon trail run starting near Bridgend (CF35 6NH), part of the CANI running series in South Wales.
February 2027
Guinness Men's Six Nations: Wales v Ireland
Principality Stadium, Cardiff, hosts Wales against Ireland in the 2027 Guinness Men's Six Nations Championship.
Guinness Men's Six Nations: Wales v France
Principality Stadium, Cardiff, welcomes France for a Six Nations Championship fixture against Wales.
March 2027
Guinness Men's Six Nations: Wales v England
Principality Stadium, Cardiff, stages the Wales v England Six Nations clash to close the 2027 championship.
May 2027
Fishguard Folk Festival
Mostly free folk music festival across venues in Fishguard with live acts, sessions and workshops over the late May bank holiday.
Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival
Street festival in Cowbridge town centre showcasing Vale of Glamorgan food and drink producers.
June 2027
Pembrokeshire Coastal Races
Trail and ultra-running festival following sections of the Pembrokeshire and Wales Coast Path.
Porthcawl 10K
Coastal 10K and junior races starting and finishing on Porthcawl Esplanade.
Phoenix Supermarketathon
Multi-distance road running event, including half marathon option, held at Tesco Bridgend Extra as part of the Phoenix Running series.