Town centre events
Spend your summer in Bridgend, Maesteg and Porthcawl town centres and visit an exciting host of events including:
- Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K
- Armed Forces Parades
- Summer Street Markets
- Awen Seascape
- Keepers Run
Good Vibes workshops – Decorate a Tote Bag
05 August 2026
10:00-11:00am, 11:15-12:15pm, 13:15-14:15pm, 14:30-15:30pm
Market Hall, Rhiw Shopping Centre
Create your own personalised tote bag using fabric pens, stamps, and decorative materials. A fun, practical craft to use again and again.
(8-10 people per workshop).
Join artist Naz for a creative, mindful crafting experience with Good Vibes Club.
Each workshop combines hands-on creativity with moments of mindfulness, offering fun, accessible activities for children, families, and people of all ages. Explore colourful crafts, connect with others, and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming space where kindness, creativity, and wellbeing come together.
You'll leave with a unique handmade creation and plenty of good vibes!
Decorate a Tote Bag
Porthcawl Summer Street Market
07 August 2026
Cosy Corner, Porthcawl
Featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises.
Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!
This event is hosted by Green Top Markets.
Pom Pom People Walkabout and Workshop
08 August 2026
Dunraven Place and Carnegie House, Bridgend
Join the "Pom Pom People" on a playful walkabout performance led by artist Naseem (Naz) Syedt as they hand out pom-poms and smiles to spread "Radical Kindness" in Dunaven Place, Bridgend Town Centre.
Learn to make your own colourful pom-poms at a creative workshop at Carnegie House following the walkabout
Suitable for ages 6+ and the young at heart. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
St John's House Open Day
09 August 2026
11am - 3pm
Newcastle Hill, Bridgend
The house is currently open from 11am to 3pm on the second Sunday and the last Saturday of each month. Last entry is at 2.45pm.
No need to book, just turn up!
Dinomania - Bridgend town centre
11 August 2026
11am, 12pm, 1pm
Dunraven Place, Bridgend town centre
Doyathinkhesaurus?
Join the mighty T-Rex and his pals for a roarsome time as he prowls the streets of Bridgend Town Centre, at the FREE Dinomania exhibition. It will be dino-mite!
As seen on Britain’s Got Talent!
Hosted by Bridgend Town Council
Cost: FREE
Dinosaur Day
15 August 2026
11am-3pm
Porthcawl Museum, Porthcawl
Re-enactments and activities, suitable for families.
Hosted by Porthcawl Museum.
Photo credit: Porthcawl Museum.
Cost: £3 adults / £1 children
Porthcawl Museum
Porthcawl Summer Street Market
16 August 2026
Cosy Corner, Porthcawl
Featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises.
Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!
This event is hosted by Green Top Markets.
Kitsch n Sync Collective - Topiary Trauma
17 August 2026
11am, 12:30pm, 2pm
Bridgend town centre
The Kitsch n Sync Collective will be visiting Bridgend town centre with their curiously quirky dance, theatre and street performances.
Cost: FREE
Dinomania
17 August 2026
11am, 1pm, 3pm
Maesteg Town Centre
The infamous T-Rex and his pals will be on the hunt prowling the streets of Maesteg once again as the FREE Dinomania exhibition returns to the town centre.
As seen on Britain's Got Talent!
Hosted by Maesteg Town Council
Cost: FREE
Kitsch n Sync - The Teds
25 August 2026
11am, 12:30pm, 2pm
Bridgend town centre
The Kitsch n Sync Collective will be visiting Bridgend town centre with their curiously quirky dance, theatre and street performances.
Cost: FREE
Kitsch n Sync - Calamity Dames
27 August 2026
11am, 12:30pm, 2pm
Bridgend town centre
The Kitsch n Sync Collective will be visiting Bridgend town centre with their curiously quirky dance, theatre and street performances.
Cost: FREE
St John's House Open Day
29 August 2026
11am - 3pm
Newcastle Hill, Bridgend
The house is currently open from 11am to 3pm on the second Sunday and the last Saturday of each month. Last entry is at 2.45pm.
No need to book, just turn up!
Porthcawl Summer Street Market
04 September 2026
Cosy Corner, Porthcawl
Featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises.
Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!
This event is hosted by Green Top Markets.
Bridgend Summer Street Market
05 September 2026
Bridgend Town Centre
Featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises.
Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!
This event is hosted by Green Top Markets.
World War 2 Day
19 September 2026
11am-3pm
Porthcawl Museum, Porthcawl
Re-enactments and activities, suitable for families.
Hosted by Porthcawl Museum.
Photo credit: Porthcawl Museum
Cost: £3 adults / £1 children
Porthcawl Museum