Town centre events
There are plenty of events and activities in Bridgend County Borough's town centres to keep the whole family entertained.
St John's Open House Events
11am to 3pm on the second Sunday and the last Saturday of each month.
St John's House, Bridgend Town Centre
Join volunteers for a guided tour of the house.
Last entry is at 2.45pm.
No need to book, just turn up!
Hosted by St John's House
Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market
Saturday 1 June
Bridgend Town Centre
Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises! Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!
Hosted by Green Top Markets Ltd
Awen Seascape
Saturday 1 June and Sunday 2 June
Cosy Corner, St John's Bandstand, Porthcawl Town Centre
Join Awen for a celebration of outdoor arts performances inspired by the sea, at Seascape 2024. Featuring free live music and street performance for all the family.
Hosted by Awen
This event is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, in partnership with Bridgend County Borough Council, and Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru | Arts Council of Wales
Green Top Markets
Friday 7 June
Hillsboro South Car Park, Porthcawl
Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises!
Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!
Hosted by Green Top Markets Ltd
Beachfest and Rescuefest
Saturday 15th June and Sunday 16 June
Sandy Bay, Porthcawl.
Dive into an action-packed weekend of beach sports, lifeboat displays and bucketfuls of more fun as BeachFest hits Porthcawl’s shores.
Hosted by Eventful Events and RNLI
Funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund.
Bridgend Armed Forces Day
Saturday 29 June
Bridgend Town Centre
Bridgend Town Council will be celebrating the military community by holding an Armed Forces Day event in Bridgend Town Centre
Hosted by Bridgend Town Council
Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market
Saturday 6 July
Bridgend Town Centre
Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises! Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!
Hosted by Green Top Markets Ltd
Wales Ukulele
Saturday 6 July
St John's Bandstand, Porthcawl
Ogi Porthcawl 10K
Sunday 7 July
Porthcawl Town Centre
The race takes place on closed-roads, taking in a number of landmarks and stunning seaside spots including Rest Bay, Trecco Bay, the picturesque town centre, historic Grand Pavillion and the iconic Porthcawl Lighthouse.
A host of other sporting activities for families and children will also be included in the day's action - including an electrifying Fun Run, Toddler Dash and competitive Future Challengers race, giving budding athletes a chance to take their first footsteps into running.
Hosted by Ogi
Awen Giant Wheel
Saturday 27 July
Bridgend Town Centre
Hosted by Awen
Awen Giant Wheel
Sunday 28 July
Maesteg Town Centre
Hosted by Awen
Green Top Markets
Wednesday 31 July
Hillsboro South Car Park, Porthcawl
Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises! Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!
Hosted by Green Top Markets Ltd
Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market
Saturday 3 August
Bridgend Town Centre
Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises! Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!
Hosted by Green Top Markets Ltd
Green Top Markets
Wednesday 14 August
Hillsboro South Car Park, Porthcawl
Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises! Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!
Hosted by Green Top Markets Ltd
Summer Fayre
Saturday 31 August
Hillsboro South Car Park, Porthcawl
Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises!
Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!
Hosted by Green Top Markets Ltd
Green Top Markets
Friday 6 September
Hillsboro South Car Park, Porthcawl
Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises! Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!
Hosted by Green Top Markets Ltd
Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market
Saturday 7 September
Bridgend Town Centre
Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises! Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!
Hosted by Green Top Markets Ltd