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Gower Walking Festival 2026

Sep 5-13, 2026 Swansea

The Gower Walking Festival 2026 is a nine-day celebration of the Swansea coastline and countryside, featuring over 30 guided walks from September 5 to September 13. The event invites participants of all...

Walking Hiking +8

Aur/Gold Exhibition

Aug 1 - Sep 13, 2026 Cardigan

The Aur/Gold Exhibition is a landmark display at Canfas Gallery in Cardigan, running from August 1 to September 13, 2026. Organized by Craft Festival Wales in partnership with the National Eisteddfod and...

Exhibition Craft +6

Reformerthon

Sep 12, 2026 Usk, Monmouthshire

The Reformerthon is a 24-hour community fundraising event held at PT Pilates' Usk Studio, featuring 24 back-to-back Reformer Pilates classes. Taking place on September 12, the event aims to raise money for...

Fundraising Pilates +3

Usk Show

Sep 12, 2026 Usk

The Usk Show is a historic annual agricultural event held in Monmouthshire, celebrating rural life since 1844. Taking place on the second Saturday of September, the show features extensive livestock competitions, equestrian...

Agricultural Show Livestock +8

Gilfest

Sep 6-7, 2026 Gilwern

Gilfest is a community-focused music festival held in the village of Gilwern, Wales. The 2026 event brought together nearly 2,000 people for a weekend of live music, emphasizing local involvement and a...

Music festival Community Event +4

Plaid Cymru Summer School Centenary event

Sep 6, 2026 Machynlleth

The Plaid Cymru Summer School Centenary event will be held on September 6, 2026, in Machynlleth. This event marks 100 years since Plaid Cymru's first Summer School, a gathering that discussed the...

Cultural events Centenary +4

André Rieu: ‘Viva Maastricht!’

Aug 22 - Sep 6, 2026 Cardigan

Mwldan in Cardigan presents cinema screenings of André Rieu’s landmark 20th-anniversary summer concert, ‘Viva Maastricht!’. These matinee events bring the atmosphere of the violinist’s legendary Dutch open-air performances to the big screen,...

Cinema Classical Music +5

Woven Memories of Ceredigion Shipwrecks

Aug 8 - Sep 6, 2026 Aberaeron, Ceredigion

Vicky Ellis' exhibition, 'Woven Memories of Ceredigion Shipwrecks', takes place at Llanerchaeron, Aberaeron, from August 8 to September 6, 2026. The exhibition uses woven art to explore the rich maritime history of...

Exhibition Art +4

Aberaeron Carnival

Aug 31, 2026 Aberaeron

The annual Aberaeron Carnival takes place in Aberaeron on Bank Holiday Monday, filling the streets with vibrant color and featuring a Carnival King and Queen along with their attendants.

Carnival Parade +2

Cresselly Country Fayre

Aug 31, 2026 Cresselly, Pembrokeshire

The Cresselly Country Fayre is a traditional community event held at Cresselly House in Pembrokeshire. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, the fayre features a variety of rural activities and a prominent novelty...

Traditional Festival Community +5

Carew Castle's Summer Programme

Jul 30 - Aug 31, 2026 Pembrokeshire

Carew Castle in Pembrokeshire hosts an extensive summer holiday programme featuring medieval-themed activities, interactive history, and outdoor entertainment. The schedule includes daily trails, archery, and the firing of a giant trebuchet, alongside...

Medieval History Family friendly +7

Caerphilly Cheese Festival

Aug 29-30, 2026 Caerphilly

The Caerphilly Cheese Festival is an annual two-day event held in Caerphilly town centre, offering food and drink stalls, craft stands, live music, and family entertainment.

Cheese Festival Food & drink +5

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