Events and festivals in Wales during November

22 October  - 06 November 2022. The Welsh Museums Festival offers a variety of events in museums across Wales. All events are free of charge and include science events, crafts, lectures and conservation sessions.

03 - 05 November 2022. Other Voices Cardigan returns to Wales, featuring two nights of headline performances in St Mary’s Church, plus 80 live sets across the town as part of the Music Trail and three days of ‘Clebran Sessions'.

The Music Trail showcases a whole host of wonderful Welsh and Irish artists. Welsh performers include singer-songwriter Eve Goodman, multi-instrumentalist Cerys Hafana, chamber folk trio VRï, garage-rock foursome, Welsh-language rap duo Lloyd & Dom James, and Los Blancos. Irish acts include slouch rocker Skinner, psych rock five piece MELTS, acclaimed singer-songwriter Niamh Regan, electronic artist Daithí and experimental musician-composer Rachael Lavelle.

05, 12, 19 and 26 November 2022. Enjoy great live rugby action at the Autumn International rugby matches will take place in Principality Stadium, in Cardiff city centre.

10 November - 23 December 2022. Cardiff Christmas Market takes place on St John Street, Working Street, the Hayes, Hills Street and Trinity Street. It includes an exciting and eclectic mix of both new and returning exhibitors to tempt you as their original, hand made work is the essence of what makes this market so different and special every year.

15 November 2022 - 08 January 2023. Enjoy ice skating, funfare rides, including the Big Wheel in the centre of our capital city. Cardiff Winter Wonderland takes place at Cardiff Castle and the City Hall lawn.

17 November 2022 - 02 January 2023. A spectacular, illuminated trail, full of wonder and intrigue, to delight and enthral your senses at the historic gardens of Margam Country Park and Castle. See Luminate Wales website for more information.

17 - 20 November 2022. Enjoy fairground rides, entertainment, food and drink and gift stalls at the Llandudno Christmas Extravaganza in Trinity Square/Madoc Street.

Mid November - early January, 2022/23 dates TBC. Swansea’s Museum Park is transformed into the City’s ultimate festive hotspot, with an extended Alpine Village. There’s a host of funfair attractions and a range of festive food and drink at the Waterfront Winterland, providing a perfect setting for socialising. 

19 November 2022. Marking the start of the Mid Wales Beer Festival an event for those who don't take their cycling too seriously. Enjoy cycling through the Cambrian Mountains, quaffing local ale from the Heart of Wales Brewery in Llanwrtyd Wells.

Find out more about the Real Ale Wobble

19 November - 24 December 2022. Reindeer Lodge are offering up a drive-through reindeer safari experience and theatre show that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own car. You can choose a day ticket to enjoy the stunning scenery or a night ticket to see the woodland illuminated. There's also a hidden Elf village and a drive-thru Santa's Grotto and Toy Workshop.

20 November 2022. Try and jostle your way to the edges of the pack because Runners World included it in their five most scenic half marathons in the UK. Taking in such great sights as Conwy Castle, Isle of Anglesey and Puffin Island.

Find out more about the Conwy Half Marathon

23 November 2022. Hay Festival Winter Weekend brings writers and readers together for a weekend of thoughtful conversation, candle-lit storytelling, comedy, music, and family fun. 

26 and 27 November 2022. The Real Ale Ramble is held annually in conjunction with the 10-day Mid-Wales Beer Festival. Take a 12 or 20 mile waymarked ramble or there are two guided routes of five and eight miles, with free real ales available at the checkpoints.

Find out more about the Real Ale Ramble

25 November - 24 December 2022. Believe, the enchanted Christmas grotto experience,  returns to St David’s, Cardiff. Meet McJingles, one of Santa’s most trusted elves and along Norbert, his magical reindeer friend. There's festive crafting for children, where they can make their own magical bag of reindeer food before meeting Santa, who will give them a gift and they will have a photo taken. Booking is essential.

28 and 29 November 2022. Two days packed full of competitions and festivities. Find all your favourite tradestands for your Christmas food and presents.

Find out more about the Royal Welsh Winter Fair

2022 dates TBC. Nation Trust's Picton Castle hosts a Victorian Christmas Fair, with over 50 stalls. There's mulled wine for the adults and a free Christmas trail for children. Check with venue about pre-booking.

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