Town centre events
Spend your summer in Bridgend, Maesteg and Porthcawl town centres and visit an exciting host of events.
Events this summer include:
- Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market
- Beachfest 2025
- Armed Forces Day Parade
- Keepers Run
- Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K
- Wales Ukulele Project
- Bridgend Classic Car Show 2025
- Family Fun Day
Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market
14 June 2025
Cosy Corner, Porthcawl
A fabulous market filled with independent produce from local artisan food, craft and gift makers. This event is organised by Green Top Markets.
Green Top Markets
Beachfest 2025
21 June 2025
Sandy Bay, Porthcawl
BeachFest and RescueFest are back!
On Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June, expect an epic weekend of beach sports, lifeboat displays, family activities, demonstrations, entertainment and endless fun!
Get ready for an epic weekend of jam-packed activity - with watersports, boat rides, dance and cheer, beach sports, music and entertainment, emergency services demonstrations, lifeboat displays and much more.
Beachfest 2025
Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market
28 June 2025
Market Square, Maesteg
A fabulous market filled with independent produce from local artisan food, craft and gift makers. This event is organised by Green Top Markets.
Green Top Markets
Armed Forces Day Parade
28 June 2025
Bridgend Town Centre
Join Bridgend Town Council for their Armed Forces Day Parade featuring military organisations, military vehicles, bands, choirs, stalls and activities.
Cost: FREE
Bridgend Town Councl
Keepers Run
29 June 2025
Maesteg Comprehensive School
The Keeper of the Colliery 5K and 10K Run is returning to Maesteg. Starting at Maesteg Comprehensive School, the route will take runners past the great Keeper of the Colliery, taking in the scenic views of Nantyffyllon.
Maesteg Town Council
Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market
05 July 2025
Bridgend Town Centre
A fabulous market filled with independent produce from local artisan food, craft and gift makers. This event is organised by Green Top Markets.
Cost: FREE
Green Top Markets
Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K
06 July 2025
Porthcawl Town Centre
Join Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K which takes runners past famous landmarks and stunning views including Rest Bay, Trecco Bay, Coney Beach, the Grand Pavilion and Porthcawl Lighthouse.
Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K
Wales Ukulele Project
12 July 2025
Bandstand, John Street, Porthcawl
Wales Ukulele Project
Wales Ukulele Project
Bridgend Classic Car Show 2025
13 July 2025
Bridgend Town Centre
A host of beautiful models will descend on the Town Centre on Saturday 13 July, when the Bridgend Classic Vehicle Show makes a return trip.
There’s plenty of variety on display for the enthusiasts this year Last year the show attracted over 100 plus vehicles and more than 2,000 visitors from all over the region and further afield (despite the weather). There will be some live music and fun for the children with some popular characters and a fairy flying round if you can find her.
Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market
19 July 2025
Cosy Corner, Porthcawl
A fabulous market filled with independent produce from local artisan food, craft and gift makers. This event is organised by Green Top Markets.
Green Top Markets
Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market
26 July 2025
Market Square, Maesteg
A fabulous market filled with independent produce from local artisan food, craft and gift makers. This event is organised by Green Top Markets.
Green Top Markets
Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market
02 August 2025
Bridgend Town Centre
A fabulous market filled with independent produce from local artisan food, craft and gift makers. This event is organised by Green Top Markets.
Cost: FREE
Green Top Markets
Porthcawl Green Day U3A 30th Anniversary
02 August 2025
Bandstand, John Street, Porthcawl
Porthcawl Green Day U3A 30th Anniversary
Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market
03 August 2025
Cosy Corner, Porthcawl
A fabulous market filled with independent produce from local artisan food, craft and gift makers. This event is organised by Green Top Markets.
Green Top Markets
Family Fun Day
09 August 2025
Welfare Park
Join Maesteg Town Council for their Family Fun Day in Welfare Park. Featuring live music, games, street food stalls, fair rides and more! 9-10 August.
Maesteg Town Council
Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market
16 August 2025
Cosy Corner, Porthcawl
A fabulous market filled with independent produce from local artisan food, craft and gift makers. This event is organised by Green Top Markets.
Green Top Markets
Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market
30 August 2025
Market Square, Maesteg
A fabulous market filled with independent produce from local artisan food, craft and gift makers. This event is organised by Green Top Markets.
Green Top Markets