Saturday 14th February 2026 - Sunday 31st May Location: Aberystwyth Arts CentreCacúlo: (ca·cgu·lu) a common word in Madeiran slang, referring to a mound of earth or clay. This touring exhibition continues to expand, stemming from the concepts explored in my solo show at MUDAS – Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Madeira (Portugal, 2023); centred around the interplay between myself, the work, material and place. Having a…
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Monday 23rd February 2026 - Sunday 7th June Location: Aberystwyth Arts CentreTwo artists that explore landscape through paint, drawing deeply from observation, memory and the experience of being in, and walking through the landscape. Sam Vicary presents multiple viewpoints often looking outwards through a window onto the landscape beyond, while Catrin Llwyd creates an experience that looks at the landscape and its dwellings from the outside,…
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Monday 23rd March 2026 - Monday 24th August Location: Aberystwyth Arts CentreWelsh artist, art historian and activist Ivor Davies is one of the foremost figures in contemporary Welsh art. This exhibition explores his career that spans 90 years, presenting questions of ethical, spiritual and national significance. A huge variety of genres, media and subjects characterise his work: abstracts, portraits, landscapes, still-lifes, films of explosive destructive /…
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Saturday 2nd May 2026 - Saturday 30th May Location: CanfasCelebrating the raw power and quiet majesty of the Welsh landscape, this exhibition showcases Colin Davies’ dynamic paintings pulsing with nature’s unpredictability. Drinks reception & Meet the Artist: Saturday 2 May, 1–3pm
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Saturday 2nd May 2026 - Saturday 30th May Location: CanfasSteve Brockett’s semi-abstract canvases are distilled thoughts, thick with symbolic figures and animals, historic references and mythical reimagining.
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Friday 5th June 2026 Location: Small World TheatreWelsh triple harpist and composer Part of the Aberteifi LIVE line-up for 2026 Cerys Hafana is a Welsh composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist who mangles, mutates, and transforms traditional music. Cerys comes from Machynlleth, Wales, where rivers and roads meet on the way to the sea. Hafana’s primary instrument is the Welsh triple harpwith which they…
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Saturday 20th June 2026 Location: RNLI Cardigan Lifeboat StationEveryone is invited to Cardigan RNLI’s 4th Sea Shanty and Food evening! At Cardigan Lifeboat Station, Poppit Sands. With music from Howni Shanty Group, The Bad Latitudes, Blaenporth Male Voice Choir and Cariad Sound. Come and help us raise money for the RNLI! Please bring your friends. All in aid of the RNLI! If you…
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Sunday 21st June 2026 Location: Llanllyr MansionNGS Open Day and Plant Fair at the beautiful Llanllyr Mansion gardens. A wide range of stalls selling perennials, shrubs and bedding. Entry to plant fair free, small charge for NGS day garden entry. Ample parking and refreshments available. This large early C19 garden sits on the site of a medieval nunnery, and has been…
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Saturday 18th July 2026 - Friday 31st July Location: Fishguard - Various VenuesFor more than fifty years, Fishguard Festival of Music has been bringing world-class musicians to venues across North Pembrokeshire in orchestral, chamber and solo concerts of early, Classical, Romantic and contemporary music, together with jazz, folk and world music. This festival takes place in a variety of venues in and around Fishguard. Programme details and…
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Saturday 18th July 2026 Location: Small World TheatreSmall World Theatre is delighted to welcome a brilliant double bill to the stage, featuring one of our all-time favourites, Marty O’Reilly (USA), alongside a warm Welsh welcome for Lily Palmer (USA). 8pm with doors open at 7.30pm
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Saturday 25th July 2026 Location: Aberaeron Cricket PitchAeronfest 26 is a family-friendly festival of live music, entertainment, drink and a variety of food stalls. Let the children run wild and free in our FUN area. We’ve got a range of fun and interactive activities for all ages, including graffiti, silent disco, bouncy castle and so much more! AeronFest 2026 is officially locked…
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Friday 31st July 2026 - Sunday 2nd August Location: New Quay28th Anniversary Held over the weekend with a great selection of bands in the marquee on each of the three nights. Secure your place at the best price and guarantee your summer filled with music, laughter, and coastal magic. Tickets are only available online – grab yours today and be part of the celebration! Please…
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Saturday 1st August 2026 Location: Briscwm FieldsCardigan’s popular annual agricultural show with livestock judging, music and a great atmosphere. Located just off the A487 south of Cardigan, shortly after the Longdown St. junction to St.Dogmael’s.
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Monday 10th August 2026 Location: Fferm Pantirion FarmHeld Annually – usually on the second Monday in August – the sheepdog trials are popular with visitors & locals. Competitors (handlers, both male & female ) travel from afar to compete with their sheepdogs, eg. from Abergavenny, Port Talbot, Swansea ,the Gower, Brecon, Aberystwyth. Many continentals compete – they arrive & stay locally, competing…
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Saturday 15th August 2026 Location: Quay Street Car ParkThe festival is great fun for all the family, with cooking demonstrations and a full programme of river events, entertainment and activities for the children. There will be plenty to eat, drink, see and enjoy, so come along and get a real taste of Cardigan! Application forms from the festival website.
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Wednesday 19th August 2026 - Saturday 22nd August Location: St Dogmaels AbbeyCoriolanus Directed by Oscar Stafford What is the city but the people? Accompanied by stunning live music, and performing in the magical surroundings of St Dogmaels Abbey, the Abbey Shakespeare Players are excited to present this gripping thriller for the very first time in our history. Please note – change of date this year As…
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Friday 28th August 2026 - Sunday 30th August Location: LovesgroveThe Big Tribute festival weekender is back again in the idyllic setting of Lovesgrove, Aberystwyth on August Bank Holiday weekend (28 – 30 August 2026) Get ready for another three days of live music and family friendly entertainment, including three nights of free on site camping and parking, at unbeatable value! We are delighted to…
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Monday 31st August 2026 Location: Aberaeron HarbourThe Aberaeron Carnival takes place every year on the August Bank Holiday Monday. The 2026 colours are Green and Yellow The Carnival Parade starts on the Cadwgan Place at 13:45.
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Friday 11th September 2026 - Sunday 13th September Location: Cardigan CastleThird year of this major new event for makers hosted at Cardigan Castle. Craft Festival Wales is a vibrant celebration of making, supported by Visit Wales and leading arts organisations from Wales and beyond. The festival will host 100 exceptional makers, alongside The Capital of Craft LIVE, demonstrations, exhibitions, workshops, children’s activities, live music, theatre,…
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Saturday 10th October 2026 Location: Fishguard - Various VenuesWe’re delighted to announce that the Fishguard Bay Food Festival will return on Saturday 10th October 2026! Trade and vendor applications will open at the end of January 2026. Save the date and get ready for another unforgettable day A fun-packed weekend of food and drink, a producers market, cooking workshops and demos, guided walks,…
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