74 upcoming events in Central Wales · page 1 of 4
September 2026
Swansea International Jazz Festival
Festival presenting the best of local and international jazz artists and bands across Swansea venues.
Gower Walking Festival
A programme of guided walks explores the Gower Peninsula and Swansea Bay coastline over more than a week.
Tenby Steampunk Festival
Steampunk-themed weekend in Tenby with costumed processions, stalls and entertainment through the town's historic streets.
The Pilgrimage at Tintern Abbey
Living-history re-enactment set in 1416 with costumed men-at-arms and their families camped at Tintern Abbey.
The History of Rock
Live tribute show celebrating classic rock bands at Maesteg Town Hall.
Usk Show
One of the UK's biggest one-day agricultural shows, held at Usk Showground celebrating Monmouthshire farming and rural life.
Cadw Open Doors Day at Dyffryn Gardens
Free entry day at the National Trust's Dyffryn Gardens near St Nicholas as part of Cadw's annual Open Doors heritage weekend.
IRONMAN Wales
Tenby, Pembrokeshire hosts the full-distance triathlon of a 2.4 mile sea swim, 112 mile bike ride and marathon run.
Ironman Wales
Iconic full-distance triathlon starting and finishing in Tenby, one of the toughest and most scenic courses in the world.
IRONMAN Wales 2026
A long-distance triathlon based in Tenby featuring a 2.4-mile sea swim, 112-mile bike ride around Pembrokeshire and a 26.2-mile run.
Walk the Path for Wellbeing 2026
Guided wellbeing walks along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path organised by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority.
Country to Cymru
Live bands, tribute acts, line dancing and honky-tonk entertainment on the seafront at Porthcawl.
Country to Cymru Festival
New country music festival at The Hi Tide, Porthcawl, with live bands, tribute acts, line dancing and a seafront party.
Abergavenny Food Festival
A two-day food festival featuring over 120 producers, 60-plus events, live music, debates and the famous food quiz.
Swansea Bay 10k
The 45th running of this 10k road race along the iconic Swansea Bay seafront route.
Tenby Arts Festival
Annual arts festival across Tenby venues including Church House, the Library Hall and St Mary's Church, with concerts, workshops and recitals.
Porthcawl Elvis Festival
Four-day Elvis tribute weekend at The Hi Tide, Porthcawl, with five ticketed shows plus free entertainment all day.
Porthcawl Elvis Festival
One of the world's biggest Elvis tribute festivals, with hundreds of performers and events across Porthcawl town centre.
Porthcawl Elvis Festival 2026
One of the world's largest Elvis tribute festivals, with hundreds of performers across Porthcawl in the Bridgend area.
Bridgend Farmers Market
Monthly farmers market in Bridgend town centre selling local produce from Vale of Glamorgan and South Wales growers, held the fourth Saturday of each month.
Mumbles Triathlon Ocean Lava
Mumbles seafront hosts a triathlon, duathlon, aquabike and open water swim event for competitors of all levels.
Newport Craft Market
Kingsway Shopping Centre in Newport city centre hosts around 20 stalls of independent South Wales traders selling crafts, gifts, art and food.
October 2026
Dragons vs Sharks
United Rugby Championship match at Rodney Parade, Newport, as the Dragons host the Sharks in URC league action.
LOUD WOMEN Fest Newport
Punk, indie and DIY music festival debuting at Le Pub in Newport, featuring 11 international artists across two stages.