305 upcoming events in Central Wales · page 7 of 13
November 2026
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.
Squeeze plus Billy Bragg, Swansea Arena
British band Squeeze perform live at Swansea Arena with special guest Billy Bragg.
December 2026
Saundersfoot Harbour Christmas Market
Month-long Christmas market of wooden chalets on Saundersfoot's redeveloped harbourside selling gifts and festive food.
Candle Light Tours, St John's House
Explore the medieval St John's House in Bridgend by candlelight in the build-up to Christmas, an atmospheric way to see this historic building.
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.
Ocean Colour Scene, Swansea Arena
Britpop favourites Ocean Colour Scene play Swansea Arena on the waterfront, bringing classics like The Day We Caught the Train.
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.
Christmas with Only Men Aloud, Brangwyn Hall Swansea
The Welsh male-voice choir sings carols and festive favourites in the grand Art Deco surroundings of Swansea's Brangwyn Hall.
GTM Christmas Market at Friars Walk, Newport
A seasonal Christmas market at Friars Walk Shopping Centre, Newport, featuring independent producers and artisan makers.
Step Into Christmas, Swansea Arena
A festive stage show at Swansea Arena that bundles seasonal songs and dance, aimed at getting audiences into the Christmas spirit.
The Chimes: Dickens on Air, Maesteg Town Hall
A festive Dickens-inspired performance at Maesteg Town Hall, built around the author's The Chimes, for a seasonal evening of storytelling.
Christmas Party Raceday, Chepstow Racecourse
Chepstow's festive raceday mixes jump racing with a party atmosphere, making it a popular choice for office outings and groups of friends getting into the Christmas spirit.
Christmas with Elvis: The Final Show, Borough Theatre Abergavenny
A festive Elvis tribute concert billed as the last of its run, mixing rock'n'roll favourites with the King's Christmas songs. A cheerful December night out in Abergavenny.
Maesteg Gleemen and Morriston Orpheus Male Voice Choirs, Maesteg Town Hall
Two renowned Welsh male voice choirs share the stage at Maesteg Town Hall for a concert of traditional choral singing.
Puss in Boots Pantomime, Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
The Torch Theatre's own Christmas panto gives Puss in Boots a Wild West Wales twist, with new songs and lots of local jokes. Relaxed and BSL-interpreted performances are scheduled.
Saturnalia at Caerleon
Roman winter festival celebration exploring Saturnalia traditions at the National Roman Legion Museum in Caerleon, near Newport.
St Donat's Castle Christmas Fayre
Festive market at St Donat's Castle in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Swansea Stadium Christmas Market
Indoor Christmas market at Swansea.com Stadium including a 'Merry Marquee' with artisan food, drink and craft stalls, running over two weekends.
Uplands Christmas Market
Festive edition of the regular Uplands street market at Gwydr Square, with seasonal stalls and gifts.
Visit Santa at the Castle, Cardiff Castle
Families can meet Father Christmas inside Cardiff Castle across several December dates, combining a festive visit with the castle's grounds and history.
Bridgend Green Top Market (December)
Regular Bridgend town centre Christmas-period market with independent producers, crafters and artisan makers.
Kneecap, Swansea Arena
Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap bring their raucous live show to Swansea Arena on the city's waterfront.