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Town centre events
The magic of Christmas is set to return to Bridgend County Borough, bringing exciting seasonal shopping promotions and a packed calendar of festive fun for the whole family.
To access support local businesses and access exclusive promotions from traders in Bridgend, Maesteg and Porthcawl town centres, visit the Digital Christmas website.
Events this summer include:
- Bridgend Town Council's Christmas Light Switch-on
- Maesteg Town Council's Christmas Parade and Light Switch-on
- Porthcawl Town Council's Christmas Light Switch-on
- Bridgend Christmas Street Market
- Maesteg Christmas Street Market
- Santa's Grotto
Bridgend Christmas Lights Switch-on
29 November 2025
Bridgend Town Centre
Join Bridgend Town Council for their magical Christmas lights switch-on event.
Santa's Grotto
29 November 2025
Carnegie House, Wyndham Street, Bridgend
Bring your children to meet Santa, and choose a quality gift, plus you can take your own photos. Bookings can be made in advance.
All proceeds of the Christmas Grotto will be distributed to local Charites.
This is a Lions Club of Bridgend event, supported by Bridgend Town Council.
Maesteg Christmas Parade and Lights Switch-on
29 November 2025
Maesteg Town Centre
Celebrate Christmas with a bang as the festive parade returns to Maesteg town centre.
Hosted by Maesteg Town Council and EPM.
Santa's Grotto
29 November 2025
Maesteg Market Square
Maesteg Town Council welcomes you and your family to the new and improved Santa's Grotto. Write your letter to Santa and post it to the Elves at the North Pole Mail Room. Check if you’ve made the naughty or nice list and spread some Christmas cheer with the whole family.
Quiet sessions for those who need them are available at 10am each day. Email clerk@maestegcouncil.org to request a space on these.
Last admission at 3.45pm.
This is a Maesteg Town Council and Production 78 event.
Santa's Grotto
30 November 2025
Maesteg Market Square
Maesteg Town Council welcomes you and your family to the new and improved Santa's Grotto. Write your letter to Santa and post it to the Elves at the North Pole Mail Room. Check if you’ve made the naughty or nice list and spread some Christmas cheer with the whole family.
Quiet sessions for those who need them are available at 10am each day. Email clerk@maestegcouncil.org to request a space on these.
Last admission at 3.45pm.
This is a Maesteg Town Council and Production 78 event.
Bridgend Christmas Street Market
06 December 2025
Bridgend Town Centre
Christmas Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises! Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!
Santa's Grotto Bridgend
06 December 2025
Carnegie House, Wyndham Street, Bridgend
Bring your children to meet Santa, and choose a quality gift, plus you can take your own photos. Bookings can be made in advance.
All proceeds of the Christmas Grotto will be distributed to local Charites.
This is a Lions Club of Bridgend event, supported by Bridgend Town Council.
Santa's Grotto
06 December 2025
Maesteg Market Square
Maesteg Town Council welcomes you and your family to the new and improved Santa's Grotto. Write your letter to Santa and post it to the Elves at the North Pole Mail Room. Check if you’ve made the naughty or nice list and spread some Christmas cheer with the whole family.
Quiet sessions for those who need them are available at 10am each day. Email clerk@maestegcouncil.org to request a space on these.
Last admission at 3.45pm.
This is a Maesteg Town Council and Production 78 event.
Porthcawl Christmas Light's Switch-on
06 December 2025
1pm - 5pm
John Street, Porthcawl Town Centre
Porthcawl Town Council welcomes you to join their Christmas Lights Switch On event.
Santa's Grotto
07 December 2025
Maesteg Market Square
Maesteg Town Council welcomes you and your family to the new and improved Santa's Grotto. Write your letter to Santa and post it to the Elves at the North Pole Mail Room. Check if you’ve made the naughty or nice list and spread some Christmas cheer with the whole family.
Quiet sessions for those who need them are available at 10am each day. Email clerk@maestegcouncil.org to request a space on these.
Last admission at 3.45pm.
This is a Maesteg Town Council and Production 78 event.
Santa's Grotto
13 December 2025
Carnegie House, Wyndham Street, Bridgend
Bring your children to meet Santa, and choose a quality gift, plus you can take your own photos. Bookings can be made in advance.
All proceeds of the Christmas Grotto will be distributed to local Charites.
This is a Lions Club of Bridgend event, supported by Bridgend Town Council.
Santa's Grotto
13 December 2025
Maesteg Market Square
Maesteg Town Council welcomes you and your family to the new and improved Santa's Grotto. Write your letter to Santa and post it to the Elves at the North Pole Mail Room. Check if you’ve made the naughty or nice list and spread some Christmas cheer with the whole family.
Quiet sessions for those who need them are available at 10am each day. Email clerk@maestegcouncil.org to request a space on these.
Last admission at 3.45pm.
This is a Maesteg Town Council and Production 78 event.
Santa's Grotto
14 December 2025
Maesteg Market Square
Maesteg Town Council welcomes you and your family to the new and improved Santa's Grotto. Write your letter to Santa and post it to the Elves at the North Pole Mail Room. Check if you’ve made the naughty or nice list and spread some Christmas cheer with the whole family.
Quiet sessions for those who need them are available at 10am each day. Email clerk@maestegcouncil.org to request a space on these.
Last admission at 3.45pm.
This is a Maesteg Town Council and Production 78 event.
Santa's Grotto
20 December 2025
Carnegie House, Wyndham Street, Bridgend
Bring your children to meet Santa, and choose a quality gift, plus you can take your own photos. Bookings can be made in advance.
All proceeds of the Christmas Grotto will be distributed to local Charites.
This is a Lions Club of Bridgend event, supported by Bridgend Town Council.
Santa's Grotto
20 December 2025
Maesteg Market Square
Maesteg Town Council welcomes you and your family to the new and improved Santa's Grotto. Write your letter to Santa and post it to the Elves at the North Pole Mail Room. Check if you’ve made the naughty or nice list and spread some Christmas cheer with the whole family.
Quiet sessions for those who need them are available at 10am each day. Email clerk@maestegcouncil.org to request a space on these.
Last admission at 3.45pm
This is a Maesteg Town Council and Production 78 event.
Cost: Free
Santa's Grotto
21 December 2025
Maesteg Market Square
Maesteg Town Council welcomes you and your family to the new and improved Santa's Grotto. Write your letter to Santa and post it to the Elves at the North Pole Mail Room. Check if you’ve made the naughty or nice list and spread some Christmas cheer with the whole family.
Quiet sessions for those who need them are available at 10am each day. Email clerk@maestegcouncil.org to request a space on these.
Last admission at 3.45pm
This is a Maesteg Town Council and Production 78 event.
Cost: Free