Enjoy track, field and court events at Wales' Para Sport Festival

Now firmly established as an annual fixture in Wales, Para Sport Festival, which takes place in August and September, sees para athletes battling it out in disciplines on the track, field and court.

The festival has expanded beyond its original roots in Abertawe (Swansea), with events now hosted across multiple Welsh cities in North, West and South Wales, giving visitors a chance to experience live para sport and also explore some of Wales’ most distinctive city destinations.

One of the defining features of the Para Sport Festival is the range of experiences on offer. Equally as important, however, is the festival’s focus on inspiring youth and fostering participation. As such, there’s ample opportunities for every visitor to get stuck in and try a new sport.

Each year’s programme features a wide range of para sports including wheelchair basketball, tennis and rugby, judo, boccia and athletics, as well as newer and emerging disciplines such as visually impaired tennis and para powerlifting. Across indoor and outdoor venues, you’ll see high‑level competition featuring experienced and elite para athletes, alongside events designed to welcome people trying a sport for the very first time. 

For visitors, the variety makes the festival easy to dip into: you might spend an hour watching a competition, discover a sport you’ve never seen before, or stay longer to take in multiple events across different venues.

The festival includes events in four host cities; Abertawe, Caerdydd (Cardiff), Casnewydd (Newport) and Bangor. Between events, visitors can enjoy food and drink, waterfront walks, museums, castles and outdoor activities - making the festival a great reason to stay a little longer and explore more of Wales.

If you’re basing yourself in Abertawe you’ll find a wide choice of places to stay in the city. Abertawe boasts a whole host of things to do, from the free National Waterfront Museum, that tells the story of Wales’ industrial heritage, to the Swansea Grand Theatre, a beautiful Victorian-era performance space. The Swansea Bay coastal path is a great way to enjoy the coast with the smooth and flat section from Swansea Bay stretching for over 7 miles, all the way down to The Mumbles.

Staying in Caerdydd gives you a compact, well‑connected base with plenty of accommodation options. There's plenty of things to do in the capital too, including visiting Cardiff Castle located right in the heart of the city, or The National Museum Cardiff with free entry to experience the art, archaeology and natural history collections.

Casnewydd is a relaxed city base with a good range places to stay and excellent transport links. There's lots of things to do in Newport between events. Discover historic sites like the National Roman Legion Museum at Caerleon, or the National Trust owned Tredegar House. Explore countryside and nature at sites near the city like the RSPB Wetlands Reserve, or the 18th century Monmouthshire canal.

The university city of Bangor is the oldest city in Wales, combining fascinating history with a modern vibe and a great food scene. There's a range of accommodation options and a variety of things to do, including attractions to visit such as the 6th century Bangor Cathedral, the National Trust owned Penrhyn Castle, and Storiel Art Gallery and Museum

For the latest updates, confirmed locations and event details, visit the official Para Sport Festival website.