305 upcoming events in Central Wales · page 8 of 13
December 2026
Culture Club Live, Cardiff
Boy George and Culture Club bring their live show to Utilita Arena Cardiff.
Maggie's Christmas Extravaganza, Swansea Arena
A charity-linked Christmas spectacular at Swansea Arena with festive performances, ahead of the Christmas holidays.
Matilda the Musical, Wales Millennium Centre
The award-winning Roald Dahl musical returns to Wales Millennium Centre for a festive season run in Cardiff.
Morrissey Live, Cardiff
Former Smiths frontman Morrissey performs live at Utilita Arena Cardiff.
A Child's Christmas in Wales, Borough Theatre Abergavenny
A seasonal show based on Dylan Thomas's much-loved memory of a Welsh childhood Christmas, a fitting way to start the festive season in a Monmouthshire market town.
Beauty and the Beast Pantomime, Maesteg Town Hall
TaleGate Theatre Productions pantomime bringing the magical Beauty and the Beast story to Maesteg Town Hall.
A Child's Christmas in Wales, Maesteg Town Hall
A festive stage show at Maesteg Town Hall drawing on the Welsh Christmas classic by Dylan Thomas, suited to a family seasonal outing.
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.
Goldie Lookin Chain – You Snows It 26
Comedy rap group Goldie Lookin Chain perform a festive Christmas show in Bridgend.
Jack Off The Beanstalk (Adult Panto), Borough Theatre Abergavenny
The Adult Panto Company gives Jack and the Beanstalk a cheeky, grown-ups-only makeover. Expect innuendo, audience banter and festive silliness; strictly not one for the children.
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.
St Johns House Open Day (13 Dec)
Open day at the historic Grade II listed St Johns House in Bridgend.
Kasabian Live, Cardiff
British rock band Kasabian play Utilita Arena Cardiff.
Alice in Wonderland pantomime, Memo Arts Centre, Barry
Billboard Ensemble's 2026 Christmas pantomime follows Alice down the rabbit hole with the White Rabbit and Mad Hatter, a family festive outing in Barry town centre.
Candlelight Christmas at Picton Castle & Gardens
An evening castle tour by candlelight followed by drinks and festive canapes by the fire in the Great Hall.
Six the Musical, Swansea Arena
The hit pop musical retelling the story of Henry VIII's six wives plays a Christmas and New Year run at Swansea Arena.
Christmas Story with Carols, Maesteg
A traditional Christmas story and carol service in Maesteg in the final week before Christmas.
Meet Father Christmas at Picton Castle & Gardens
A family festive experience with decorations, an elf door trail, crafts, gifts, and mulled wine or spiced apple juice.
Uplands Christmas Market (December)
Second festive Uplands street market of the season at Gwydr Square, Swansea, with Christmas stalls and gifts.
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.
Kenfig Artisan & Farmers Market (December)
Local producers and makers gather for the monthly Kenfig market, a handy stop for Christmas food and gifts.