305 upcoming events in Central Wales · page 9 of 13
December 2026
Christmas with Only Men Aloud, Memo Arts Centre, Barry
The Classical BRIT-winning Welsh male vocal group bring their new festive show to Barry, mixing carols and seasonal favourites with their trademark close harmonies.
Welsh of the West End Winter Tour, Brangwyn Hall
Welsh stars of the West End stage perform show songs and seasonal music at Swansea's Brangwyn Hall.
G4 Christmas, Brangwyn Hall Swansea
Classical-crossover quartet G4 sing Christmas favourites at the Brangwyn Hall, a good last-minute festive concert.
Coral Welsh Grand National, Chepstow Racecourse
Wales's biggest jumps race, a gruelling marathon steeplechase held in the post-Christmas lull. It draws big crowds to Chepstow and is a highlight of the British winter racing calendar.
January 2027
Saundersfoot New Year's Day Charity Swim
The 41st edition of Saundersfoot's famous New Year's Day dip, one of the UK's largest festive sea swims, raising money for charity. Start time is 2pm; spectators are welcome to cheer from the beach.
The Rozzers: A Tribute to Sting & The Police, Borough Theatre Abergavenny
Tribute band The Rozzers revisit the hits of The Police and Sting's solo career, from Roxanne to Every Breath You Take, in a January gig at Abergavenny's Borough Theatre.
Limehouse Lizzy, Borough Theatre Abergavenny
One of the best-known Thin Lizzy tribute acts brings twin-guitar rock classics such as The Boys Are Back in Town and Whiskey in the Jar to Abergavenny.
Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story, Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
Barry Steele's tribute show traces Roy Orbison's career through hits such as Pretty Woman and Crying, with a live band, at Milford Haven's waterfront-town theatre.
WiFi Wars, Borough Theatre Abergavenny
A live comedy game show in which the whole audience plays along on their phones, competing in quizzes and games hosted by Steve McNeil and Rob Sedgebeer. Interactive, silly and very sociable.
CANI-Trail Half Marathon
Off-road half marathon trail run starting near Bridgend (CF35 6NH), part of the CANI running series in South Wales.
Jack Whitehall: Bad Influence, Swansea Arena
Comedian Jack Whitehall brings his Bad Influence stand-up tour to Swansea Arena; he returns on 17 February.
Talon: The Best of Eagles, Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
Talon, a leading Eagles tribute band, plays two nights in Milford Haven, recreating the harmonies and guitar sound of Hotel California, Desperado and other West Coast rock classics.
Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind the Lens, Brangwyn Hall
Wildlife cameraman and Strictly winner Hamza Yassin shares stories from his career at Swansea's Brangwyn Hall.
Back By Mild Demand, Maesteg Town Hall
A January live show at Maesteg Town Hall, tickets through the Awen box office, giving a winter entertainment option in the Llynfi valley.
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Swansea Minster
Fleetwood Mac classics performed by candlelight in the atmospheric setting of Swansea Minster.
Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend, Swansea Arena
Taskmaster and Inbetweeners star Greg Davies plays two nights at Swansea Arena with his stand-up show.
Greg Davies, Utilita Arena Cardiff
Comedian and actor Greg Davies, known for The Inbetweeners and Taskmaster, plays two arena nights in Cardiff on 29 and 30 January 2027.
February 2027
Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing, Swansea Grand Theatre
One-liner specialist Gary Delaney delivers a night of rapid-fire jokes at the Swansea Grand Theatre.
Nell Gwynn (Artistic Licence), Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
Local company Artistic Licence stages the comedy about Nell Gwynn's rise from orange seller to star actress and royal favourite in Restoration London. Four performances including a Saturday matinee.
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, Swansea Arena
Rock classics given a string-orchestra treatment under candlelight at Swansea Arena over two nights.
Candlelight Concert: A Flock of Dances, Penarth Pier Pavilion
Baroque duo Despina Homatidou on harpsichord and Marc Elton on violin and viola perform an intimate candlelit concert above the sea at the end of Penarth Pier.
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute, Memo Arts Centre, Barry
A West End ABBA tribute production packed with the Swedish band's biggest hits, a feel-good winter night out at Barry's arts centre.
Ed Byrne: No Dramas, Taliesin Arts Centre
Irish comedian Ed Byrne performs his No Dramas show at Taliesin Arts Centre on the Swansea University Singleton campus.
The Sound of Springsteen, Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
A tribute concert celebrating Bruce Springsteen's anthems, from Born to Run to Dancing in the Dark, brought to Milford Haven's Torch Theatre in the depths of winter.