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
Dancing With The Stars Experience
Spend the weekend with your favourite stars of Strictly Come Dancing at the stunning 5* Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales
April
Land of Song Festival 2027
Experience an unforgettable celebration of music and singing as thousands of voices come together at Principality Stadium. This spectacular four-day festival promises to showcase the very best of Wales as the Land of Song.
May
Gŵyl Devauden 2027
Devauden Festival is where music, community, and creativity collide in the heart of Monmouthshire. 28-30/05/2027
May
Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2027 Bro'r Wenynen Gwent
Eisteddfod yr Urdd Bro’r Wenynen, Gwent 2027 will bring together young people from across Wales to celebrate Welsh language and culture. The festival features a week of competitions, performances, and activities.
May
The Weekend Rumble 2027
Award-winning and proudly independent, The Weekend Rumble is a music festival set in the stunning Welsh countryside near Usk. With over 60 artists from across the UK and beyond, discover your next favourite band alongside underground DJs, acoustic performances and spoken word. Enjoy award-winning street food, festival bars that put people before profit, free camping and luxury hot showers at a festival that's small enough to feel personal, big enough to surprise you. Good people. Proper music. A weekend that feels a million miles from everyday life. See you there 2–3 July 2027.
July
2027 ISPS HANDA Senior Open
The ISPS HANDA Senior Open returns to Royal Porthcawl in July 2027 for four days of top-class golfing action. Some of the biggest names in senior golf will take on one of Wales’ finest and most challenging links courses. With a spectacular coastal setting and a prestigious international field, it promises to be a fantastic sporting occasion in South Wales. 22-25/07/2027
July
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