Across Southern Wales there are loads of events - from rugby internationals to food festivals, from Welsh cultural events to modern performances.
Year-Round Events across Southern Wales
Southern Wales buzzes with spectacular events perfect for groups throughout the year; from electrifying rugby internationals at the Principality Stadium to vibrant food festivals, rich Welsh cultural celebrations like the Eisteddfod, and dynamic modern performances. Here are some of our top seasonal recommendations to inspire unforgettable group itineraries!
Event highlights
Southern Wales is filled with great, imaginative events throughout the year. The calendar changes each year, so here are some of the regular events across the seasons:
January - March
- As well as Valentines Day, we also celebrate St Dwynwen’s Day, the Welsh patron saint of love, on 25 January.
- The rugby internationals take place in February and March each year.
- St David’s Day, our patron saint, is celebrated each 1st March – you’ll find events in theatres, town centres and in businesses throughout the area, focusing on food, music and traditions.
April – June
- Easter events take place around the region – lots of egg hunts at attractions like Tredegar House and Park, Dyffryn Gardens and A Welsh Coal Mining Experience: Rhondda Heritage Park.
- Usk Open Gardens (featuring around 20 private gardens) takes place at the end of June when gardens are looking their very best.
July - September
- Glastonbarry Tribute Festival takes place in Barry each July.
- Music fills the valleys each July when Steelhouse Festival brings rock bands from around the UK and further afield to the hills above Ebbw Vale.
- Abergavenny Food Festival takes place each September, and the Caerphilly Cheese Festival takes place in August.
- Each summer there is a programme of international music across Cardiff outdoor venues – including Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium.
- Each September heritage sites across Wales take visitors behind the scenes as part of the Open Doors Festival. This year the programme includes country churches, archives and even the Royal Mint.
October – December
- The Newport Food Festival takes place in October.
- Caerphilly Christmas celebrations including the River of Light Lantern Parade takes place in December.
- There are lots of Christmas events across Cardiff from mid November including light events and Christmas market.
- On New Years Eve the Nos Galan Road Races takes place in Mountain Ash commemorating the legendary Welsh runner Guto Nyth Bran.
- There are always great shows at theatres like the Millennium Centre and New Theatre in Cardiff, The Riverfront, Newport and at the smaller theatres across the region.
Events calendar
Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon - Immersive Experience
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 internationally acclaimed production offers an immersive audiovisual journey not to be missed.
June
Vale Pick Your Own
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 your own soft fruit before tasting some of the juiciest strawberries in South Wales. In October the farm turns over to pumpkin season, with daytime pumpkin picking and popular Twilight Pumpkin Picking events. As the sun sets over the Vale, the pumpkin fields are lit up to give you the chance to choose your pumpkin under the stars. Wrap up warm, bring your wellies and enjoy a pumpkin spiced latte, cakes, hot and cold drinks and Welsh ice cream from the café.
June
PYO Pumpkins At Forage Farm Shop
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 hop aboard a tractor trailer to the pumpkin patch, choose from thousands of homegrown pumpkins, explore a maize maze, meet friendly farm animals and enjoy seasonal food, entertainment and fantastic photo opportunities. As Halloween approaches, the event also features a thrilling twilight experience with live actors, a scare maze and spooky entertainment, making it a memorable autumn adventure for families, friends and Halloween enthusiasts alike.
October
Calan Gaeaf at Dyffryn Gardens
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. 23/10-01/11/2026
October
Halloween Ghost Train - Blaenavon Heritage Railway
Hop on a ghostly train and travel through the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape.
October
Calan Gaeaf at Tredegar House
As the veil between worlds thins and the gateway to Annwn begins to open, folklore settles over the estate. This October half term, celebrate folklore, the spirit of Halloween and the tradition of Calan Gaeaf at Tredegar House.
October
Pumpkin Carving & Spooky Crafts plus a free Halloween Trail!
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'll be able to take your pumpkin home ready for Halloween. Children of all ages (3+) are welcome and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. We've also a FREE Nature's Cauldron Halloween Trail Collect a cauldron from the visitor centre (Grab & Go) and follow the Pike Walking Trail to gather spooky ingredients. A prize awaits your intrepid young explorers once the trail is complete. Saturday 24 – Saturday 31 October Any time between 10.00am – 3.00pm. No need to pre-book, just turn up.
October
Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years
What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you…? Alas it is true; one of our oldest surviving alternative comics celebrates 40 years at the mic as he takes his brand-new show on the road this autumn.
October
Abergavenny Round Table Fireworks Extravaganza
On November the 5th the skies above Abergavenny will be alight with colour as The Abergavenny Round Table Fireworks Extravaganza takes place.
November
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