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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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Events in Wales by season

Summer events

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

Jul

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4 July - 5 July

Monmouth Medieval Festival 2026

Monmouth

Monmouth Medieval Festival will take place the weekend of the 4th and 5th July 2026, 10am-4.30pm, at multiple sites around Monmouth, including Vauxhall Fields, Monnow Bridge and Monmouth Castle.…

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Jul

4 July

Pride Caerffili

Caerphilly

Join this year's Pride Caerffili event, which is set to be day-long celebration taking place from 12pm-7pm on Saturday 4th July 2026!

Visitors can expect a family-friendly event,…

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Jul

4 July - 5 July

Monmouth Medieval Festival

Monmouth

The Monmouth Medieval Festival celebrates the birthplace of Henry V with a living history encampment, sword/archery/falconry demos, a medieval market, tours of historic building and family friendly…

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Jul

4 July - 5 July, 5 July

Grand Medieval Joust

Tenby

Step back to 1507, when Carew Castle hosted the last great Medieval jousting tournament in Wales - and now the spectacle returns! Experience a thrilling weekend of pageantry, martial skill, and…

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Jul

5 July

Whether you’re a passionate foodie or just looking for a fun day out, Barmouth Food Festival is the perfect destination.Celebrate the rich flavors and vibrant culture of this beloved coastal town. 05…

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Food or Drink Event

Jul

5 July

Wild Wye SwimRun

Monmouth

The Wild Wye SwimRun is a unique endurance race in Chepstow that combines trail running with an open-water river swim. Participants run through woodland trails, swim across the River Wye, then finish…

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Sporting Event

Jul

Llangollen - Tibetian Monks performing at the Eisteddfod

7 July - 12 July

Llangollen International Eisteddfod

Llangollen

Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is located in the idyllic mountain town of Llangollen in North East Wales. 7-12/07/2026

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Jul

9 July - 12 July

Vintage For Victory - Vintage Festival Wales

Cardiff

Drift back in time for a weekend of Vintage Nostalgia at the ONLY EVENT OF ITS KIND IN WALES

VINTAGE FOR VICTORY – Vintage Festival Wales 2026

THE ONLY EVENT OF ITS KIND IN…

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Jul

10 July - 12 July

Tonnau Festival

Holyhead

A weekend of live international bands & DJs, culture, food & drink spread over seven stages in the magical grounds of Carreglwyd Estate.

Tonnau (pronounced ton-eye) means '…

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Jul

10 July - 12 July

Tonnau Tropical Garden Party

Holyhead

The Tonnau Tropical Garden Party is a vibrant summer music and culture festival held on the Isle of Anglesey. A weekend of live bands, DJs, cultural performances, workshops, food stalls, and creative…

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Jul

10 July - 11 July

Into the Woods 2026

Chepstow

Into the Woods Festival 2026 is a boutique music event set in the woodland surroundings of Piercefield Park. Taking place on 10–11 July 2026, it brings together electronic music, nature, and a strong…

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Jul

Trail Marathon Eryri runner in Dinorwig quarry

11 July - 12 July

Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri

Llanberis

With four different distances available, the incredible routes explore the trails, gorgeous panoramic views and tough climbs that make Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park so popular with outdoor…

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Sporting Event

Autumn events

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

Oct

15 October - 1 November

Screamtime

Neath

Scream Time at Margam Park (October 15 – November 1, 2026) is a spine-chilling 1km immersive Halloween horror trail in Margam Park. Set within the eerie grounds and haunted corners of Margam Castle,…

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Oct

17 October

Jonathan Woolway dinner at fforest farm

Cardigan

Following last year's Welsh guest chef series, we are thrilled to welcome back Jonathan Woolway, renowned chef and proud Welshman for a very special dinner this autumn

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Food or Drink Event

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

29 October

INTERNATIONAL IRISH VOCAL SENSATION THE SHAMROCKS HEAD TO LLANDUDNO ON DEBUT UK TOUR

Llandudno

The rousing atmosphere of traditional Irish pubs will be brought to stages across the country as award-winning group The Shamrocks embark on their debut UK tour.

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Musical Event

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Swansea Bay

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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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Make an event break of it in Cardiff

Visiting Cardiff for an event? Make the most of your time in the capital with these recommendations.

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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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Wales' wacky races

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

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A running adventure in Cardiff

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

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Cardiff

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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North East Wales

two woman sat on a sofa under a festival sign The Big Retreat, with views of the 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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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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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

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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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Camp VC: More than just a festival

Find out more about Camp VC, the women's moto and outdoor adventure festival held in Llangollen.

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North East Wales

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Get lost in a good way at Hay Festival Winter Weekend

Wales Book of Year 2021 winner Catrin Kean shares her guide to the Winter Weekend Hay Festival.

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Powys

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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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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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