28 upcoming events in Central Wales · page 1 of 2
July 2026
Wye Valley Chamber Music Summer Residency
A week of chamber music coaching, rehearsal and public concerts at Treowen Manor near Monmouth, featuring emerging ensembles performing alongside experienced tutors.
The Edge Festival, Solva
A weekend arts and music festival overlooking the sea in the village of Solva, with music, literature, family activities, wellbeing and food.
Depot in the Castle 2026
An all-day live music festival at Cardiff Castle headlined by The Wombats with special guests Sugababes and Red Rum Club.
Wales Airshow
A free two-day aerial display over Swansea Bay featuring jets, helicopters and acrobatic flying alongside ground attractions on Swansea Prom.
Wales Airshow 2026
Wales' biggest free event featuring aerobatic displays and military and vintage aircraft over Swansea Bay, with promenade exhibits and entertainment.
Fantastic Fete at St Donat's Castle
A ten-day summer fete at the historic St Donat's Castle featuring street food traders, family activities and entertainment in the Vale of Glamorgan.
August 2026
National Eisteddfod 2026 (Eisteddfod y Garreg Las)
Wales' largest travelling celebration of Welsh language and culture, held at Llantwd in North Pembrokeshire.
Castell Roc Festival 2026
A series of 13 live music performances over 18 nights within the walls of Chepstow Castle on the banks of the River Wye, spanning genres from rock and funk to country and classical.
Swansea Food and Drink Festival 2026
Free city-centre festival transforming Oxford Street, Princess Way and Portland Street into a celebration of street food, artisan makers and independent traders.
Comic Con Wales 2026
One of the UK's largest pop culture conventions, held at ICC Wales, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport.
Falconry at Tintern Abbey (August)
A summer falconry display featuring birds of prey in flight at Tintern Abbey.
Vale of Glamorgan Show
The largest one-day event in the Vale of Glamorgan at Penllyn, featuring a craft fair, horticultural show, dog show and countryside marquee.
ArcTanGent Festival
A celebrated independent music festival near Bridgend showcasing math-rock, post-rock, and alternative acts across multiple stages in a friendly, intimate atmosphere.
Castell Roc Music Festival
An annual music festival held within the walls of Chepstow Castle with multiple performances across genres over several weeks in August.
Hollywood Vampires at Cardiff Castle
Rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires featuring Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp and Joe Perry perform an open-air show at Cardiff Castle with special guests The Damned.
Monmouthshire Show
A one-day agricultural show at the Monmouthshire Showground in Monmouth with livestock classes, ring entertainment, craft and food stalls.
Pembrokeshire County Show 2026
Wales' largest county agricultural show at the Pembrokeshire County Showground in Haverfordwest, with livestock, showjumping, crafts and entertainment.
Between the Trees Festival 2026
An indie-folk, nature and science festival held in Candleston Woods at Merthyr Mawr near Bridgend.
September 2026
Swansea International Jazz Festival
Festival presenting the best of local and international jazz artists and bands across Swansea venues.
Usk Show
One of the UK's biggest one-day agricultural shows, held at Usk Showground celebrating Monmouthshire farming and rural life.
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.
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.
Porthcawl Elvis Festival 2026
One of the world's largest Elvis tribute festivals, with hundreds of performers across Porthcawl in the Bridgend area.