Town centre events
Visit Bridgend, Porthcawl and Maesteg town centres for a jam-packed calendar full of festive fun for the whole family!
Christmas Parade
Saturday 07 December
Maesteg town centre
Celebrate Christmas with a bang as the festive parade returns to Maesteg town centre with some added Christmas sparkle as fireworks follow the annual lights switch-on. Visit the recently reopened Maesteg Town Hall for a traditional Christmas Fayre accompanied by live music.
This event is organised by Maesteg Town Council and EPM.
Green Top Christmas Market at Bridgend
Saturday 07 December
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!
Hosted by Green Top Markets Ltd
Santa Music Fest
Saturday 07 December, 12pm - 5pm
John Street, Porthcawl
Join local acts at the bandstand and outside Porthcawl museum for a festive afternoon of live music.
This event is organised by Porthcawl Town Council
Santa’s Grotto
Saturday 07 December, 10am - 4pm
Carnegie House, 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 Charities.
This is a Lions Club of Bridgend event, supported by Bridgend Town Council.
Maesteg Town Council Christmas Grotto
Saturday and Sunday 7 and 8 December
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.
Cost: Free
This is a Maesteg Town Council and Production 78 event.
Green Top Christmas Market at Porthcawl
Sunday 8 December
Cosy Corner, Porthcawl 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!
Hosted by Green Top Markets Ltd
Christmas Service of Remembrance
Thursday 12 December 2024, 7pm
Coychurch Crematorium
Featuring Bridgend Male Choir. Complimentary wine and mince pies will be served at the end of the service. All welcome
Green Top Christmas Market at Maesteg
Saturday 14 December
The Market Square, Maesteg
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!
Hosted by Green Top Markets Ltd
Santa’s Grotto
Saturday 14 December, 10am - 4pm
Carnegie House, 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 Charities.
This is a Lions Club of Bridgend event, supported by Bridgend Town Council.
Maesteg Town Council Christmas Grotto
Saturday and Sunday, 14 and 15 December
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.
Cost: Free
This is a Maesteg Town Council and Production 78 event.
Maesteg Town Council Christmas Grotto
Saturday and Sunday, 21 and 22 December
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.
Cost: Free
This is a Maesteg Town Council and Production 78 event.