What's On in Bridgend
A South Wales town midway between Cardiff and Swansea, Bridgend has a growing independent food scene and a busy community events calendar.
What's on in Bridgend
Today
- — Bat Walks at National Museum Of History — These 90-minute evening searches for bat species are some of the longest-running events in the St Fagans calendar; a…
On now
- Ongoing — since Aug 2025, until Aug 2026 — The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time at Grand Theatre — This popular play based on the popular novel was on a national tour not too long ago, but in this case it’s the West…
- On now — runs until 15 August 2026 — From Garden to Plate at Celynen Colleries Institute and Memorial Hall
- On now — runs until 27 August 2026 — SUMMER HOLIDAY PLAY DAYS at Celynen Colleries Institute and Memorial Hall
- On now — runs until 15 August 2026 — Jersey Boys at Wales Millennium Centre — Some jukebox musicals have become so popular you could argue that they reach blockbuster status. One such prime example…
This weekend
- — Photographing Clothing: A Ffasiwn Workshop at National Museum Cardiff — The It’s Called Ffasiwn photo exhibition was profiled in our June issue but is on display here until April, with…
- — Open Doors 2026 at Y Ffwrnes — Two of the Theatrau Sir Gar’s three-strong portfolio of Carmarthenshire arts venues are offering you the chance to have…
- — Sunset Yoga at National Museum Cardiff (2 dates) — The hook for having these six Friday teatime yoga sessions take place here (in the main hall) is Luke Jerram’s Helios…
- — Hacktivist at Black Cat — Rap metal band from Milton Keynes, been on the circuit for about 15 years. I can’t think of anything else to say about…
- — Pictish Trail at Down By Here — Pictish Trail, the pseudonym of Scottish musician Johnny Lynch, can be found Down By Here in Swansea this August in all…
- — Afro Plug UK Festival at Vale Sports Arena — Return of an evening-into-night Afrobeats club event which debuted here last year, presumably with success. Performing…
- — Crafty Legs Craft Market at Insole Court — Crafty Legs Events brings a vibrant craft market to Insole Court, Cardiff, showcasing a fantastic range of locally made…
- — An Afternoon of Light Opera and Popular Classics at Billiards Room — An Afternoon of Light Opera and Popular Classics Baritenor Andrew Matthews, soprano Suzanne Smart and pianist Sian…
Coming up
- — Mansion Tour at Insole Court (2 dates) — Discover the history of the Insole family as you explore their most unusual home. Follow the journey of how this modest…
- — Gardens Tour: Scenic Summer at Insole Court (2 dates) — Our tour guides will show you the highlights of the season, as well as telling you all about the history of our…
- — Green Man Festival 2026 at Glanusk Estate — An independent music, science and arts festival held annually in the Brecon Beacons, Wales.
- — Tre Reynolds at Clwb Crown — Playhaus, who I think are a new promo entity, book Liverpudlian house DJ Reynolds to headline this pub-turned-club. His…
- — MEMO CREATIVE: MUSICAL THEATRE CABARET - HEROES & VILLAINS at Newbridge Memo
- — Summer Study Day: Manet, Morisot and the Impressionists at Insole Court — A Summer Study Day celebrating Impressionism, with 3 lectures by acclaimed lecturer Stella Grace Lyons. 09:45 Coffee…
- — Contemporancient Theatre: Baaard To The Bone at Insole Court — Three actors and a musician introduce you to the life and work of Shakespeare in a comedy which brings you to the bard…
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