Events

Events in Wales by season

Autumn events

As the landscape turns rich with colour, discover food festivals, cultural highlights and autumnal events across Wales.

Nov

28 November - 29 November, 5 December - 6 December, 12 December - 13 December, 13 December - 14 December, 20 December - 24 December, 19 December - 24 December, 14 December, 21 December, 22 December, 23 December, 24 December

Santa Special on Llangollen Railway

Llangollen

Enjoy a magical Christmas adventure aboard the Santa Special at Llangollen Railway. Travel through the beautiful Dee Valley on a festively decorated heritage steam train, meet Santa and discover the…

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Oct

2 October - 1 November

31 Days of Halloween

Kinmel Bay

Fancy swapping the usual tricks for a whole month of treats? Our 31 Days of Halloween is packed with spooky fun, silly scares and enough family adventures to keep even the little monsters happy.…

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Oct

3 October - 31 October

Pumpkin Festival @ Cantref

Brecon

Join us at Cantref Adventure Farm in the Brecon Beacons this October for our Pumpkin Festival 2026 - a fun-filled family Halloween event and autumn day out in Wales! Dog friendly!

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Oct

3 October - 31 October

PYO Pumpkins At Forage Farm Shop

Cowbridge

Forage Pick Your Own Pumpkins is one of South Wales' most popular autumn experiences, offering a fun-filled day out for all ages. Set on the beautiful Penllyn Estate near Cowbridge, visitors can…

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Jun

23 June - 14 July, 3 October - 30 October

Vale Pick Your Own

Bonvilston

Vale Pick Your Own at Greenland Farm, Bonvilston in the Vale of Glamorgan offers seasonal strawberry, raspberry and pumpkin picking on a working farm. In summer you can head into the fields to pick…

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Food or Drink Event

Jun

13 June - 12 July, 13 July - 12 August, 13 August - 12 September, 13 September - 12 October, 13 October - 28 November

Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon - Immersive Experience

Cardiff

Experience Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon like never before in a truly immersive experience at CULTVR's 360º cinema.

Returning to Wales due to popular demand, this…

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Oct

14 October - 25 October

Gwyl Daniel Owen Festival

Mold

The week-long bilingual Gwyl Daniel Owen Festival, celebrates the life of Daniel Owen in a week packed with literature, music, spoken word, local history and live performances. There's…

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Oct

15 October - 1 November

Screamtime

Port Talbot

Get ready for Screamtime, the ultimate Halloween experience packed with thrills, chills and unforgettable family fun. Explore spooky attractions, creepy characters and spine-tingling surprises around…

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Feb

Jack O'Brien, Cue the Cue, 2025, installation view, Kestner Gesellschaft. Photo_ Volker Crone.

12 February - 16 May

British Art Show 10: A Chorus of Strangers

Swansea

British Art Show 10: A Chorus of Strangers comes to Swansea from 12 February to 16 May 2027 as the only Welsh venue on this prestigious UK-wide tour. Developed and produced by Hayward Gallery Touring…

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Art or Cultural

Mar

6 March

Six Nations 2027 - Wales v England

Cardiff

Get ready for one of rugby’s biggest rivalries as Wales take on England at Principality Stadium in the 2027 Six Nations. Expect passion, drama and an unforgettable atmosphere as these two proud…

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Sporting Event

Mar

21 March

Swansea Half Marathon

Swansea

Known as one of the flattest half marathons in the UK, with an elevation gain of just 36 metres, this fast and flat course is ideal for first-time runners.

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Sporting Event

Apr

16 April - 18 April

Dancing With The Stars Experience

Newport City

Spend the weekend with your favourite stars of Strictly Come Dancing at the stunning 5* Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales

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Theatre or Performing Art

Apr

22 April

Ed Byrne: No Dramas

Wrexham

One of the biggest names in comedy, Ed Byrne, returns with a brand-new show and absolutely No Dramas as he hits the road in 2027.
In his last show, Ed delved deep into his most personal…

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Theatre or Performing Art

Apr

23 April

Ed Byrne: No Dramas

Newtown

One of the biggest names in comedy, Ed Byrne, returns with a brand-new show and absolutely No Dramas as he hits the road in 2027.
In his last show, Ed delved deep into his most personal…

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Theatre or Performing Art

Apr

30 April - 3 May

Taffy Dakar

Swansea

Taffy Dakar is a unique adventure motorcycling and navigation weekend held in the spectacular landscape of South Wales, attracting over 250 riders and visitors from across the UK and beyond, annually…

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Sporting Event

May

7 May - 9 May

Land of Song Festival 2027

Cardiff

Experience an unforgettable celebration of music and singing as thousands of voices come together at Principality Stadium. This spectacular four-day festival promises to showcase the very best of…

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Summer events

From major festivals to live music and outdoor adventures, summer is the season to experience Wales at its liveliest.

May

27 May - 6 June

Hay Festival 2027

Hay-on-Wye

Mark your calendars for Hay Festival 2027: 27 May–6 June in Hay-on-Wye. It's our 40th anniversary and, and you can be first in line - Members enjoy priority booking before general release, plus…

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May

29 May - 3 June

Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2027 Bro'r Wenynen Gwent

Duffryn

Eisteddfod yr Urdd Bro’r Wenynen, Gwent 2027 will bring together young people from across Wales to celebrate Welsh language and culture. The festival features a week of competitions, performances,…

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Art or Cultural

Jun

11 June - 13 June

Monty Lit Fest

Montgomery

Join Monty Lit Fest for a weekend of culture and conversation in Montgomery over the weekend of 11th-13th June 2027. Celebrating writing from Wales, the Borders and beyond.

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Jul

2 July - 3 July

The Weekend Rumble 2027

Usk

Award-winning and proudly independent, The Weekend Rumble is a music festival set in the stunning Welsh countryside near Usk. With over 60 artists from across the UK and beyond, discover your next…

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Display or Festival

Jul

4 July

Tour de France 2027-Stage 3 Welshpool to Cardiff

Welshpool

Stage three of the men’s Tour de France, the world’s largest annual sporting event, will start in Welshpool on Sunday, July 4 and finish in Cardiff.The route will take the world’s top cyclists…

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Sporting Event

Jul

22 July - 25 July

2027 ISPS HANDA Senior Open

Porthcawl

The ISPS HANDA Senior Open returns to Royal Porthcawl in July 2027, for four days of top-class golfing action. Some of the biggest names in senior golf will take on one of Wales’ finest and most…

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Sporting Event

Aug

22 August

Tour de Môn

Holyhead

Discover the spectacular coastline, rolling countryside and quiet country roads of Anglesey at Tour de Môn, one of Wales' most memorable cycling events.

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Things to do in school holidays

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Halloween and October half term activities

We’ve gathered together some top ideas for brilliant things to do for Halloween and over October half-term in Wales.

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Family activities for February half-term

Here are a few of our favourite activities to keep the kids happy in February half-term.

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Easter activities in Wales

New born lambs, walks and castles. We take you through the best Easter family adventures in Wales.

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Marvellous May: half-term fun for all the family

Beaches, book festivals, kite festivals and aquariums – great things to do this half term in Wales.

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people whitewater rafting at Cardiff International White Water.

What to do on a bank holiday in Wales this May

Why not join us for May Day weekend? There’s plenty to do over the bank holiday, we promise.

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Events in Wales by month

Couple walking on beach at Porthdinllaen.

Events and days out in January

We've picked top events in Wales to help you plan your next day out in January.

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Events and days out in February

Find out what events and festivals are taking place in Wales during February.

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daffodils in focus, with St Davids Cathedral, a 12th century stone church, set against a clear blue sky in background.

Events and days out in March

Find out what events and festivals are taking place in March. We've picked some great events.

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Events and days out in April

Spring is in full swing. So don't be an April fool - make sure you visit Wales this month.

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Events and days out in May

We've picked some great events and festivals to help you plan your next day out in May.

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Events and days out in June

Find out what events and festivals are taking place in June and plan your day out.

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Events and days out in July

Find out what's on in July - sports, music, food and more to enjoy!

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Events and days out in August

Find out what events and festivals are taking place in Wales during August.

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Events and days out in September

Find out what events and festivals are taking place in Wales during September.

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Events and days out in October

We've picked some top events to help you plan your next day out in October.

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Events and days out in November

Winter is just around the corner; get a warm feeling inside with these wonderful November events.

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Big wheel and winter wonderland aerial view.

Events and days out in December

Looking for events and festivals in December in Wales? Check out our exciting calendar of events.

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Explore Wales with BSL access

Many of our theatres, attractions and events now offer BSL (British Sign Language) interpretation.

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Why we love Pride Cymru

A colourful parade, music, comedy, drag, markets… Pride Cymru is not to be missed.

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Cardiff

Crows of people staring at a concert stage.

An epic cultural adventure in the hills of Mid Wales

Discover Green Man festival - a jewel in the cultural crown of Wales.

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Showtime: The Royal Welsh Agricultural Show

Discover the show-stopping events putting Welsh agriculture on a global stage.

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people sat in deck chairs and sitting or lying on grass with large pink letters spelling Hay.

Introducing the Hay Festival

Find out what goes on in and near the 'booktown' of Hay-on-Wye during the world famous Hay Festival.

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crowd at festival watching live show at night.

A festival of fun at In It Together

Celebrate community, music, arts, and culture at Wales' vibrant In It Together Festival.

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Take a bite at Wales’ food festivals and events

Experience some of our best flavours at one of our amazing food and drink festivals.

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man in lobster fancy dress outfit wearing snorkel.

Wales' wacky races

Some of the most weird, wonderful and wild races in Wales, from racing trains to bog snorkelling.

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Runners taking part in a race with spectators looking on from behind metal barriers. The Wales Millennium Centre and Pier Head building can be seen in the background

A running adventure in Cardiff

Discover Cardiff's best running routes and events for visitors.

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Five areoplanes, the Red Arrows, flying in an arrow formation with red white and blue vapour trails.

Experience the thrill of the Wales Airshow

Discover the Wales Airshow - a spectacular two day aerial extravaganza over Swansea Bay.

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Performance group in traditional clothes parading through Llangollen

When Wales welcomes the world

Experience culture from across the world at the colourful Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

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Festive swims in Cymru

Join the bold and the brave while raising money for charity with one of these chilly festive swims.

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two women sat on a sofa under a festival sign The Big Retreat, with views of an estuary in the background.

Alternative festivals and cool culture

As well as our signature festivals, discover the more intimate, boutique Welsh gatherings to enjoy.

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crowd enjoying Eisteddfod with stage and flags.

10 things not to miss on the maes

A guide to the national festival of Wales - a unique celebration of Welsh arts, language and culture.

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Epic ways to celebrate St David’s Day

Celebrate St David’s Day on 1 March with parades, parties, and plenty of Welsh pride – here’s how to get involved.

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Living is easy… experience the Good Life

Experience good living at The Good Life Society summer camps in North Wales.

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North East Wales

A band on a stage with a drummer and two guitarists.

Sŵn Festival - hundreds of bands to the city

Exploring Cardiff during Sŵn Festival - Cardiff's multi-venue music festival.

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The Laugharne Weekend

The Laugharne Weekend - a wilfully different arts event celebrating the work of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas

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Laughs on the coast at Aberystwyth Comedy Festival

Laughs by the sea in Mid Wales. The Aberystwyth Comedy Festival should be on any comedy fan's list.

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Swim, bike, run in IRONMAN Wales

With glorious beaches and a warm atmosphere, Dinbych-y-pysgod (Tenby) is the home to the annual IRONMAN Wales race.

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