Events | Southern Wales Tourism

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 1^st 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 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

Glastonbury 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.
Between the Trees Festival, with its unique theme of nature & science, takes place each August.
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.

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.