Your guide to the most magical Santa grottos, Father Christmas experiences, and festive meet-and-greets in South Wales. The Royal Mint Christmas Experience Until 23 Dec The Royal Mint Christmas Experience The Royal Mint Experience, Llantrisant royalmint.com Coin collectors, Christmas fans and little believers unite! Meet Santa and his elves as you journey through a sparkling workshop where Christmas traditions are brought to life, starting with the story of a single coin. Ex

Explore the best Christmas events, festive attractions and seasonal activities happening across Cardiff this holiday season. Santa’s Grotto at Gower Fresh Christmas Trees Until 24 Dec Santa’s Grotto at Gower Fresh Christmas Trees Three Crosses, Swansea It doesn’t get more Christmassy than this. Wander through a twinkling Winter Wonderland filled with talking trees, cheeky elves, and even polar bears before meeting Santa himself for a special gift. You can also feed real reind

Discover the top festive events, Christmas days out, and family-friendly activities happening across South Wales this holiday season. Tower Grotto at Zip World in Aberdare 21 Nov - 24 Dec Tower Grotto Zip World, Aberdare Start with a mince pie and hot chocolate or mulled wine, then visit the grotto to meet Santa himself! Receive a special Welsh slate bauble to decorate, write a letter to Santa and take home a special gift, suitable for all ages. zipworld.co.uk 21 Nov - 4 Jan

Swansea Grand Theatre is ready to shine brighter than ever as panto legend Joe Pasquale swoops back into town for a glittering new production of Aladdin that’s sure to wow audiences this Christmas. Aladdin at Swansea Grand Theatre Leading the laughs is national treasure Joe Pasquale, who returns to Swansea Grand Theatre in the comedy role of ‘Franky Manky’ Aladdin’s brother, and he’s also directing the show! Joe talks comedy chaos, festive fun and why this year’s show promise

Sherman Theatre has today confirmed the cast of its production of Alice: Return to Wonderland (28 Nov 2025-3 Jan 2026), a dreamlike and uplifting new show, written and directed by Hannah McPake and based on Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass. Alice: Return to Wonderland at The Sherman Theatre Sherman audiences will know Hannah as the lead actor in last year’s A Christmas Carol; the highest grossing show in the company’s history. One of the company’s best loved artists,

From tree shopping to Santa spotting, Gower Fresh Christmas Trees is everything Christmas should be, magical, heartwarming and unforgettable for the whole family. Christmas at Gower Fresh Christmas Trees Step into a Winter Wonderland, a sparkling world bursting with joy and imagination. Wander through scenes filled with polar bears, talking trees and busy elves crafting toys for children around the world. Every corner is alive with festive cheer, leading you to the man of the

As the festive season approaches, the search for the perfect gift is on. But what if, this year, instead of stocking fillers you could gift a moment of magic? Single White Female Iconic thrillers, heart-warming musicals and adventures for the whole family await at Wales Millennium Centre, find unforgettable experiences for everyone on your list . Single White Female 27 – 31 January 2026| Tickets from £17 The 90s cult classic takes to the stage for the very first time, starrin

The festive season is set to sparkle once again as Christmas returns to Bridgend County Borough, bringing with it a host of seasonal shopping promotions and a calendar full of festive fun for the whole family. Christmas in Bridgend County This year, town centres across Bridgend, Maesteg, and Porthcawl will be transformed into enchanting Winter Wonderlands , complete with dazzling Christmas Light Switch-Ons and lively parades organised by the local Town Councils. Visitors c

The official Strictly The Professionals UK Tour is back for 2026 - bigger, bolder and more breathtaking than ever before, with a sensational line-up of 11 professional dancers from the nation’s favourite TV show. (Strictly The Professionals UK Tour coming to the Swansea Building Society Arena) Theatre audiences across the country will enjoy an evening of world-class dance, stunning choreography and glamorous costumes, live and up-close from the 11 magnificent Strictly Profess

Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a major UK tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals.   (Ocean Colour Scene) The 13-date tour will come to  Utilita Arena Cardiff on 4 th  Dec).   Joining Ocean Colour Scene as the tour’s very special guests will be  The Enemy . An artist pre-sale will begin at 9.00am on Wednesday 15 th  October, followed by a venue pre-sale from 9.00am on Thursday 16 th , before tickets go on gen

This Halloween, experience something truly spellbinding as Candlelight® brings a special musical evening to Llandaff Cathedral. Candlelight: Halloween Classics Immerse yourself in hauntingly beautiful melodies and iconic film scores performed live by a local string quartet, all set within the cathedral’s awe-inspiring architecture and illuminated by thousands of flickering LED candles. Prepare for a night where classical masterpieces meet the world of horror and fantasy. The

Mary Poppins soars into Wales Millennium Centre with breathtaking effects, iconic songs and unmissable festive magic. (Mary Poppins musical at Wales Millennium Centre) This December, something truly magical is flying into Cardiff when Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular, Mary Poppins takes centre stage at Wales Millennium Centre from 3rd December, for six glittering weeks only. Based on P.L. Travers’ beloved stories and the iconic Walt Disney film, this production bri

Top Hat is a dazzling whirlwind of romance, rhythm and Hollywood glamour, coming to the Wales Millennium Centre next month. (Top Hat at Wales Millennium Centre) Step into the glittering world of Top Hat, the musical equivalent of the finest vintage champagne. Effervescent, elegant, and exhilarating, this heady romantic cocktail sparkles with witty dialogue, stunning choreography, lavish sets, and gorgeous costumes. Irving Berlin’s unforgettable score features Hollywood classi

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