South Wales Events in July 2025: Best Things To Do
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Looking for the hot tickets for July? Look no further than our guide to the best things to do in South Wales for the month ahead.
THEATRE
7 - 12 July
Everyman Theatre: Under Milkwood
Chapter, Cardiff
On January 25th, 1954, the BBC first broadcast Under Milk Wood, see a re-imagined production of the live radio broadcast.
11 - 19 July
Les Miserables: Let the People Sing
Swansea Grand Theatre
Bringing together the best local performers and featuring songs such as ‘Bring Him Home’, ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ and the epic ‘One Day More’, this is going to be a once in a lifetime experience.
20 July
A Night at the Musicals
Wales Millennium Centre
In a star-studded night of unashamed showbiz glitz and glamour, the orchestra is joined by musical theatre super-group and stars of Britain’s Got Talent Welsh of the West End.
22 - 27 July
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Wales Millennium Centre
Starring X-Factor winner Joe McElderry as the roof-raising Pharaoh, the London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash-hit returns to Cardiff this July!
23 July
Anton & Giovanni - Together Again
Swansea Grand Theatre
With sizzling Ballroom, fiery Latin, and a splash of Musical Theatre magic, Anton & Giovanni serve up non-stop entertainment and unbeatable chemistry. More fun, more dance, more song, and even more entertainment than ever before - the smash-hit tour of the summer!
29 July - 2 August
Ghost Stories
Wales Millennium Centre
Enter a world full of thrilling twists and epic turns, where the ultimate love-letter to horror is imagined live on stage. Professor Goodman, arch-sceptic, embarks on an investigation.
MUSIC
12 July
George Washingmachine & Quartet
Taliesin Arts Centre
Well then let the dreamy music of George Washingmachine wash away the dust of everyday life. When it comes to knuckle-busting feats on a violin, George doesn’t play second fiddle to anyone! A violinist who sings, a blues guitarist who is also a visual artist.
26 July
DEPOT in the Castle
Cardiff Castle
Get ready for an unforgettable experience with world-renowned headliners, engaging activities, mouth-watering street food, and a wide variety of refreshing drinks. Headlined by Jess Glynne.
31 July
Highland Harmony
Swansea Grand Theatre
Highland Harmony showcases the brothers’ exceptional multi-instrumental skills on accordion, fiddle, piano, guitars, and Irish whistles-as well as their unique vocal harmonies which has seen them described as ‘The Scottish Everly brothers’.
ARTS & EXHIBITIONS
19 July - 22 February 2026
Hip Hop: A Welsh Story
National Museum Cardiff
Hip Hop: A Welsh Story is a dynamic exhibition that celebrates the evolution of the genre and artform in Wales.
Until 7 Sept
Gwaith Merched
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
The images, both contemporary and archival seek to challenge perceptions around what might be considered as women’s work.
Until 7 September
John Akomfrah’s Listening All Night to the Rain
National Museum Cardiff
Be among the first to experience Listening All Night To The Rain at National Museum Cardiff exclusively as the first stop on a UK tour following its debut at the 2024 Venice Biennale.
Until 2 November
Tigers & Dragons: India and Wales in Britain
Glynn Vivian Arts Centre, Swansea
While this exhibition takes no sides politically, it seeks to join the dots between India and Wales, to explore connections as well as probe national equivalences between the Welsh Dragon and ‘Indian’ Tiger.
Until 2 November
Modron, Threads
Glynn Vivian Arts Centre, Swansea
Threads has worked alongside international artist Adeela Suleman to create a work to celebrate peace and the beauty of Wales.
Until 9 November
Picture Post: A Twentieth Century Icon
National Museum Cardiff
This groundbreaking photo-magazine captured everyday life in the 1930s.
Until 30 December
Wales is…for her
St Fagans National Museum of History
The journey of women’s football in Wales hasn’t been easy. From a 50-year ban to lack of funding, it’s rise in popularity happened against all odds.
EVENTS
5 - 6 July
WALES AIR SHOW 2025
Swansea Bay
Get ready for two epic days of non-stop thrills as the skies above Swansea Bay come alive with world-class pilots, jaw-dropping aerial stunts, and the roar of jets and helicopters! From high-speed flypasts to breathtaking loop-the-loops, it’s a sky-high spectacle you won’t forget.
12 JULY
PENARTH SUMMER FESTIVAL
The Kymin grounds
Enjoy a vibrant day of live music, street performances, craft workshops, local talks, and delicious food and drink - all with breathtaking coastal views.
19 Jul - 25 August
Cardiff Bay Family Park
Cardiff Bay
Roald Dahl Plass transforms into a colourful playground packed with fairground favourites, including the thrilling Dodgems, Runaway Train, Funhouse, Sea Storm, and the splash-tastic Water Walkers. Summer starts right here!
19 July
Merthyr Food Festival 2025
Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre
If you love food, you’ll love Merthyr Food Festival. The town’s tastiest event is back and it’s set to be a flavour-packed day of foodie fun. With over 40 mouth-watering stalls and plenty of family fun.
20 July
Antiques Roadshow
National Waterfront Museum
Fiona Bruce and the Antiques Roadshow team are coming to Swansea this Summer to film the 48th series of one of the BBC’s best loved programmes! The team are on the hunt for a broad mix of antiques, family heirlooms and vintage treasures.
25 - 27 July
Steelhouse Festival
Hafod-y-Dafal Farm, Ebbw Vale
2025 marks the 14th year for Steelhouse, now an essential fixture on the summer festival map. W.A.S.P are the Saturday night headliners with founding member of the original all-female rock band, The Runaways, the one and only Lita Ford, appearing as special guest. Australian powerhouse rockers, Wolfmother fill the same position on Sunday before local heroes, Those Damn Crows return to close out the event, this will be their only Welsh date this year.
26 - 27 July
Outdoor Cinema
The Lacrosse Field, Singleton Park
This month, two summer cinema classics are coming to Swansea for a weekend of unforgettable movie nights under the stars. Kick off your weekend with the ultimate 80s classic, Dirty Dancing on Saturday 26 July. Then on Sunday 27, sink your teeth into a 50th anniversary screening of Jaws! These evenings promise to be a cinematic experience like no other, perfect for movie lovers of all ages.
