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From spooky adventures to terrifying Halloween experiences, here’s your guide to the best Halloween events across South Wales this year. Halloween Spooktacular at Wales Millennium Centre Halloween Spooktacular OCT 31 📍 Wales Millennium Centre ORCHESTRAL MUSIC Expect spine tingling moments, big orchestral sound, and plenty of fun as the orchestra conjures up ghosts, goblins and grins. Dressing up is part of the fun, so pop on your best costume. Ages 2 and over. 🌐 wmc.org.uk

Families looking for ways to keep the children entertained this October half-term can enjoy six days of free Halloween fun at Mermaid Quay, with spooky workshops, face painting, a Halloween trail and plenty of treats along the way. Halloween fun at Mermaid Quay Running from Monday 26 to Saturday 31 October, from 11am–4pm, the Cardiff Bay waterfront destination will host a different activity each day, alongside a Halloween Haunt Trail inviting families to explore Mermaid Quay

Step into a sparkling winter wonderland this Christmas as Luminate returns to Margam Country Park with dazzling new installations, interactive adventures and plenty of festive magic. Luminate returns to Margam Country Park As darkness falls, the historic park will be transformed by more than 120,000 lights, creating an enchanting after-dark experience for all ages. Luminate began at Margam Country Park in 2019 and has since welcomed more than 1.5 million visitors nationwide.

See Earth as you’ve never seen it before, as Gaia lands at Techniquest alongside spooky science and after-hours fun. The Slime Lab at Techniquest Cardiff Bay’s science centre has unveiled Gaia, a mesmerising six-metre artwork of the Earth by acclaimed artist Luke Jerram. Offering a spectacular new perspective on our planet, the installation invites visitors to experience Earth as astronauts see it from space. Take in the intricate detail of its surface while listening to an a

Things are going bump in the night at Margam Country Park once again, as Scream Time returns with more scare actors, sinister new routes and some seriously creepy characters waiting in the darkness. Scream Time at Margam Country Park Ghosts, ghouls, witches and zombies are taking over the atmospheric Port Talbot estate this Halloween – and they’re bringing chainsaws, evil clowns and a few demons along for the ride. Now in its third year, Scream Time transforms Margam’s gothic

Get ready for a packed day of superheroes, movie magic, gaming, cosplay and spooky surprises as Stars of Time Comic Con returns to The LC, Swansea. Swansea Comic Con Fans will have the chance to meet Dani Harmer, best known as the iconic Tracy Beaker from CBBC’s The Story of Tracy Beaker, alongside Ross Mullan, whose impressive screen credits include Game of Thrones and Doctor Who. Also some seriously impressive displays are heading to Swansea. Come face-to-face with a terri

The homeless Welshman whose body became ‘Major William Martin’ in the audacious WWII deception is remembered with a special performance and memorial bench. Operation Mincemeat, the Tony and double Olivier Award®-winning musical, yesterday honoured Glyndwr Michael, the homeless Welshman whose body was used to create the fictional ‘Major William Martin’ in one of the most audacious deceptions of the Second World War, with a special performance and the unveiling of a memorial be

As the nights draw in, Gwyn Hall is turning up the volume with an autumn programme packed with live music, comedy, famous faces and special events. The Upbeat Beatles Music lovers are particularly well served. Women in Rock (11 September) kicks things off with a powerhouse celebration of female icons including Janis Joplin, Tina Turner, Blondie, Joan Jett, Pink and more. October brings Cloudbusting – The Music of Kate Bush (10 October), promising favourites including Wutherin

Sequins, seduction and powerhouse vocals, Burlesque the Musical brings the much-loved film to the stage with new twists, bigger characters and plenty of cheeky humour. Burlesque The Musical Fans of the 2010 movie will instantly recognise its heart, but this isn’t simply a scene-for-scene recreation. Ali Rose heads to New York City in pursuit of her dreams, and the mother she has never known, while the club faces a new threat from the deliciously villainous Vince. And what an

The award-winning musical phenomenon is back, bringing Roald Dahl's beloved story to Wales Millennium Centre just in time for Christmas. Matilda The Musical returns to Wales Millennium Centre Families across South Wales have something truly special to look forward to as the internationally acclaimed Matilda The Musical returns to Wales Millennium Centre from 9 December 2026 to 17 January 2027. Based on Roald Dahl's much-loved novel, the Royal Shakespeare Company's smash-hit p

Buildings and Maintenance Manager Phil Sage reflects on his astonishing 50 year career at New Theatre Cardiff. Phil Sage When I look back on my life at the New Theatre Cardiff, it feels impossible that 50 years have passed. In many ways, it feels like yesterday that I was a schoolboy carrying suitcases full of sandwiches into the building for the Welsh National Opera, made by my parents at home. Yet somehow those days turned into decades, and before I knew it, the theatre had

The August issue of The South Wales Magazine is out now and packed with the very best things to see, do, eat and experience across South Wales this summer. From coastal interiors and refreshing gin recommendations to celebrity interviews, family festivals, theatre and travel inspiration. What's Inside the August Issue? Catch of the Day – Coastal Style is Making a Splash Discover how coastal-inspired interiors are transforming homes this summer. Explore the latest trends, col

If your perfect summer day involves great food, live music, and plenty of family fun, then make sure the Caerphilly Cheese Festival is firmly pencilled into your diary. Caerphilly Cheese Festival Returning on 29–30 August 2026, this much-loved festival transforms the heart of Caerphilly into a foodie paradise, celebrating the town’s world-famous cheese while serving up an irresistible mix of entertainment, shopping and delicious local produce. More Than Just Cheese Of course,

Cardiff is set to welcome the 2nd Annual Hip Hop Food Festival on Sunday 26th July at Lo Lounge, Cardiff Bay, bringing together Hip Hop culture, street food, live performances, DJs, breaking, graffiti and independent traders for a unique family-friendly event. Hip Hop Food Festival & DJ Jaffa Organised by SC Collectif in collaboration with Lo Lounge, the Hip Hop Food Festival is Wales' only dedicated festival celebrating Hip Hop culture through music, food, art and community.

Dewslake Farm Camping & Glamping has announced the full line-up for the Growing Wild Family Festival 2026, its end-of-season celebration of music, craft and the great outdoors, returning to the farm on Saturday 5th September 2026, with a warm-up evening on the Friday and a gentle wind-down on the Sunday. Growing Wild Family Festival 2026 Now an established fixture on the Pembrokeshire events calendar, Growing Wild brings together live music, hands-on workshops and family-frie

Safe as Milk is a thought-provoking new exhibition bringing together the work of acclaimed artists Susan Adams, Zena Blackwell and Charlotte Brisland, each offering a unique perspective on the domestic world. The Stall of Openings and Closings, Susan Adams Taking its title from Captain Beefheart's iconic debut album, the exhibition examines the spaces we know best, questioning whether our homes are truly safe havens or places where the uncanny quietly lingers beneath the surf

The award-winning musical sensation Jersey Boys arrives at Wales Millennium Centre from 11–22 August 2026, bringing legendary music, unforgettable performances and one of theatre’s greatest true stories to the Cardiff stage. JerseyBoys May 26 34561 Matt Crockett Get ready to relive the soundtrack of a generation as the internationally acclaimed Jersey Boys arrives at Wales Millennium Centre as part of its spectacular 20th Anniversary UK and Ireland Tour. Having captivated mor

After dazzling West End audiences and becoming the hottest musical of summer 2025, Burlesque: A BIG New Musical is bringing its glamour, glitter and powerhouse vocals to Wales Millennium Centre this September. Burlesque: A BIG New Musical coming to Wales Millennium Centre Get ready to step into a world where sequins sparkle, feathers fly and dreams take centre stage. Burlesque: A BIG New Musical arrives in Cardiff from 1–5 September, promising one of the most exciting theatre

The iconic coming-of-age story that inspired generations is stepping onto the stage as The Karate Kid – The Musical arrives at Wales Millennium Centre from 28 July to 1 August. The Karate Kid – The Musical arrives at Wales Millennium Centre One of the most beloved films of the 1980s has been transformed into a thrilling new theatrical spectacular. Combining breathtaking choreography, a powerful new score and the timeless story that captured hearts around the world, The Karate

There are few sitcoms as beloved as Fawlty Towers, and few comedy classics that inspire such fierce loyalty from audiences more than 50 years after they first appeared on television. Bringing such an iconic series to the stage is no small task, but this production at Wales Millennium Centre succeeds brilliantly, delivering what can only be described as a love letter to the fans that gets every detail exactly right. Mia Austen and Danny Bayne. Credit Hugo Glendinning Adapted f