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
Bridgend Country Show
11 July 2026
Merthyr Mawr
Taking place in Merthyr Mawr, visit the Bridgend Country Show for a weekend of tradition, discovery, and celebration.
Hosted by Bridgend Country Show Limited.
Bridgend Country Show
St John's House Open Day
12 July 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!
Bridgend Classic Car Show
18 July 2026
11am - 4pm
Bridgend Town Centre
The annual Classic Car Show will return to Bridgend town centre featuring a selection of cars from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.
This event is hosted by Bridgend Town Council in partnership with Glamorgan Classic Car Club and EPM Creative Events.
Artisan pop-up market at the Rhiw Shopping Centre
18 July 2026
10am-3pm
The Rhiw Shopping Centre
The artisan pop-up market at the Rhiw Shopping Centre returns to showcase beautiful and unique handmade products from local talented crafters.
Police Day
18 July 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
19 July 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.
St John's House Open Day
25 July 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!
Bridgend Nature Festival
31 July 2026
Newbridge Fields, Bridgend
Join Bridgend Local Nature Partnership and a range of local nature charities, organisations and community groups for a variety of activities, from nature hunts and fungi walks to willow crown making and species identification workshops.
Hosted by the Bridgend Local Nature Partnership
Bridgend Summer Street Market
01 August 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.
Summer Fete
02 August 2026
Welfare Park, Maesteg
Join Maesteg Town Council for their Summer Fete, featuring:
- Live bands
- DJ and music
- Children’s characters and games
- Art / craft / bubble classes / workshops
- Street food stalls
- Children’s fair rides
This event is hosted by Maesteg Town Council.
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.
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!
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.
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