52 upcoming events in South Wales · page 1 of 3
September 2026
Cardigan Farmers Market
Regular Guildhall market in Cardigan selling local bread, cheese, meat, honey and preserves, with live music from local performers.
JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion 2026
A three-day FIA European and British Rally Championship motorsport event headquartered in Aberystwyth.
Rali Ceredigion 2026
International motorsport rally stage of the FIA European Rally Championship, based around Aberystwyth and rural Ceredigion special stages.
Newtown Food Festival
Annual food and drink festival in Newtown's Town Hall Grounds with over 60 local producers, live music, and family entertainment.
Craft Festival Wales
Cardigan Castle hosts over 100 selected contemporary craft makers with demonstrations, live music, storytelling and a sculpture trail.
Heal Festival
Music and wellness festival held at Greenhous West Mid Showground near Oswestry, featuring live bands and outdoor activities.
Brecon Beacons Dark Sky Festival
Stargazing walks, astrophotography workshops and planetarium sessions across Bannau Brycheiniog International Dark Sky Reserve.
Oswestry Heritage Open Days
Free town-wide heritage festival with guided walks, Llwyd Mansion tours, museum displays and a heritage family fun day on the Bailey Head.
Powis Castle Open Doors Weekend
National Trust's Powis Castle and Garden near Welshpool opens free of charge, with garden 10am-5pm and castle 11am-3.30pm.
Mid Wales Four Day Walking Festival
Guided walks of varying lengths through the countryside around Llanwrtyd Wells over four days.
Dyfed Family History Society Fair
Local and family history fair held in Cardigan with stalls, archives and genealogy research help for visitors tracing Ceredigion ancestry.
Invention Festival
One-day creative and technology festival celebrating Oswestry's inventive heritage with hands-on exhibits and activities in the town centre.
Welshpool Food & Drink Fair
Local food and drink producers gather at Welshpool Town Hall for a one-day fair of stalls and tastings.
R S Thomas Literary Festival and Poetry Competition
Three days of poetry readings, talks, walks and music at St Michael's Church, Eglwysfach near Aberystwyth, celebrating poet R S Thomas.
October 2026
Starling Murmuration Season at Aberystwyth Pier
Thousands of starlings perform swirling aerial displays at dusk beneath Aberystwyth's Victorian pier, a recurring autumn-to-spring wildlife spectacle.
Aberystwyth Comedy Festival 2026
Annual comedy festival at Aberystwyth Arts Centre featuring acts including Rich Hall, Mike Wozniak and Celya AB.
Aberystwyth Comedy Festival 2026
A weekend of live comedy at Aberystwyth Arts Centre with a lineup including Mike Wozniak, Rich Hall and Celya AB.
Brecon Beacons Food Festival
Annual food and drink festival with local producers and stalls at Brecon Market Hall.
Brecon Beacons Food Festival 2026
A one-day food and drink festival at Brecon Market Hall showcasing local producers from in and around the Brecon Beacons.
Llanerchaeron Apple Weekend
National Trust's Llanerchaeron estate near Aberaeron celebrates its rare heritage apple with tastings, pressing and orchard activities.
Knighton Festival
Literary and arts festival at Knighton Community Centre featuring poetry, talks with writers, an arts and crafts market and exhibitions.
Oswestry 10K
An annual 10-kilometre road running race through Oswestry.
Brecon Baroque Festival
Classical and baroque music festival held at venues in and around Brecon Cathedral, Powys.
Brecon Baroque Festival 2026
A baroque music festival in Brecon led by violinist Rachel Podger, marking the festival's 20th anniversary year.