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.

Oct

23 October - 25 October

Chepstow Autumn Walking Festival

Chepstow

Chepstow Autumn Walking Festival consists of 21 guided walks to enjoy the best of Autumn splendour in and around Chepstow.

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Walks or Outdoor Activity

Oct

23 October

Puccini Gianni Schicchi | Mid Wales Opera Small Stage Autumn Tour - Newtown

Newtown

Mid Wales Opera presents a full evening of Italian opera, opening with Puccini’s brilliant, one-act comedy Gianni Schicchi, one of the greatest and most sublime of all Italian comic operas.

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Oct

23 October - 25 October

Boia Festival

St Davids

Boia is a three day, multi venue, music festival in St Davids, Pembrokeshire. There are two main ticketed venues, running alongside this is a free trail element, held in local pubs, restaurants and…

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Musical Event

Oct

23 October - 1 November

Calan Gaeaf at Dyffryn Gardens

St Nicholas

This October half term, uncover the magic of the Tylwyth Teg (Welsh fairies) at Dyffryn Gardens. Join us to mark the turn of the seasons and celebrate Calan Gaeaf, with a touch of Halloween spirit.…

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Walks or Outdoor Activity

Oct

23 October - 1 November

Calan Gaeaf at Erddig

Wrexham

This October half term, uncover Welsh folklore and seasonal traditions as you follow our fun, family-friendly trails through Erddig’s historic house and autumn garden. 23/10/2026-01/11/2026

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Oct

A carved pumpkin with a surprised face sits on a stone terrace beside an ornate stone urn, overlooking the terraced garden at Powis Castle and Garden

24 October - 1 November

October Half Term Calan Gaeaf at Powis Castle and Garden

Welshpool

24 October - 1 November

This October half term, bring the whole family and join us as we celebrate Calan Gaeaf with a programme of fun, family-friendly events inspired by Welsh tradition…

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Oct

24 October - 31 October

Pumpkin Carving & Spooky Crafts plus a free Halloween Trail!

Pontypool

Join the team at Llandegfedd and get arty with our pumpkin carving and spooky craft sessions. We'll provide the pumpkins and kit and all you need to bring is your creativity.
And you'…

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Countryside or Craft

Oct

Children enjoy drawing inside the house at Plas Newydd, Anglesey

24 October - 1 November

The Big Draw at Plas Newydd

Llanfairpwllgwyngyll

This autumn half term from 24 October to 1 November, Plas Newydd is hosting a Big Draw event.

The artist Rex Whistler came to Plas Newydd many times between 1938 and 1940. Commissioned…

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Art or Cultural

Oct

24 October - 1 November

SpookWood

Y Felinheli

SpookWood is back! Bigger and better!
From 24 October, GreenWood transforms for its biggest Halloween and Pumpkin adventure yet.
NEW Pumpkin Fun: FREE pumpkins & carving, plus the…

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Halloween

Oct

24 October - 1 November

Calan Gaeaf at Penrhyn Castle

Bangor

Join us this October half term as we celebrate the end of the agricultural year and the arrival of autumn with a magical Calan Gaeaf adventure inspired by Welsh harvest traditions.

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Art or Cultural

Oct

Children playing amongst the fallen acer leaves during the autumn at Bodnant Garden.
Image; National Trust Images/Paul Harris

24 October - 8 November

Calan Gaeaf Trail at Bodnant Gardens

Llandudno

Celebrate Calen Gaeaf - Welsh monsters and mythical beasts at Bodnant Garden. 24/10-08/11/2026

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Other Workshops or Activity

Oct

30 October - 1 November

Wales Whisky Fest

Llandudno

The Welsh Whisky Festival 2026 returns to Llandudno from 30 October to 1 November, bringing together distilleries, independent bottlers, and whisky enthusiasts from across the UK and beyond. Enjoy a…

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Display or Festival

Nov

1 November

Richard Burton 10K

Port Talbot

The Richard Burton 10k, is a thrilling and renowned race that combines a challenging course with a vibrant community spirit, inviting runners of all levels to push their limits and embrace the…

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Sporting Event

Nov

4 November

Puccini Gianni Schicchi | Mid Wales Opera Small Stage Autumn Tour - Milford Haven

Milford Haven

Mid Wales Opera presents a full evening of Italian opera, opening with Puccini’s brilliant, one-act comedy Gianni Schicchi, one of the greatest and most sublime of all Italian comic operas.

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Nov

4 November

Parc y Scarlets Fireworks Night 2026

Llanelli

Enjoy a sparkling family evening at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli, with fairground rides, street food, live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display to round off the night.

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Fireworks

Nov

5 November

Swansea Fireworks Display

Swansea

Swansea's spectacular annual fireworks display returns on Thursday 5 November 2026, with a new home at Singleton Park and an evening of fireworks, lasers and family entertainment.

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Display or Festival

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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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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people in festive fancy dress on the beach.

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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A woman wearing a pink jumper with a leek in her mouth.

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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