Events &amp; rallies

Wales Whisky Fest 2026

Imperial Hotel · Llandudno

Fri, 30 October 2026 – Sun, 1 November 2026

Organised by Wales Whisky Fest

A whisky festival in Llandudno with a Friday opening dinner pairing Welsh food with whiskies, two Saturday tasting sessions with exhibitors from Wales and around the world, and Sunday sessions at Penderyn's Llandudno distillery.

November 2026

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026

Sun, 1 November 2026 – Wed, 4 November 2026

The 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting takes place in St John's, Antigua and Barbuda, from 1 to 4 November 2026. Buckingham Palace has announced that The King and Queen will attend as part of an Autumn Tour.

Military Music

Salisbury City Hall with Treorchy Male Choir

Salisbury City Hall · Salisbury

Sun, 8 November 2026, 15:30

Organised by The Royal Marines Association Concert Band

An afternoon concert at Salisbury City Hall by the Royal Marines Association Concert Band with Treorchy Male Choir, featuring military favourites, classics and choral works. It raises money for RMA - The Royal Marines Charity.

The Big Hoolie

St Andrews

Sat, 28 November 2026

Organised by BID St Andrews

BID St Andrews' annual St Andrew's Day celebration in St Andrews town centre, with stallholders and performers. The organisers say planning is under way and more details will follow.

Countryside

Royal Welsh Winter Fair

Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd · Builth Wells

Mon, 30 November 2026 – Tue, 1 December 2026

Organised by Royal Welsh Agricultural Society

A two-day winter fair at the Royal Welsh Showground with livestock competitions and auctions, trade stands, and a food hall featuring Welsh producers.

St Andrew's Day

Scotland

Mon, 30 November 2026

St Andrew's Day, Scotland's national day, falls on Monday 30 November 2026 and is a Scottish bank holiday.

Past events

Llangollen Food Festival 2026

Venues around Llangollen town centre · Llangollen

Sun, 11 October 2026, 10:00

3rd partyFree entryPast

Organised by Llangollen Food Festival

An annual two-day food festival at venues around Llangollen town centre, including the Town Hall, Centenary Square and Llangollen Railway Station, with food and drink exhibitors and cookery demonstrations.

Llangollen Food Festival 2026

Venues around Llangollen town centre · Llangollen

Sat, 10 October 2026, 10:00

3rd partyFree entryPast

Organised by Llangollen Food Festival

Gŵyl Morfydd Owen Festival

Venues across Pontypridd · Pontypridd

Fri, 9 October 2026 – Sun, 11 October 2026

Organised by Gŵyl Morfydd Owen Festival

A festival in Pontypridd celebrating the Welsh language, local history and music in memory of the composer Morfydd Owen. Listed activities include clog dancing, live street music and a lampshade parade.

3rd partyVaries; premier events ticketedPast

Royal National Mòd 2026 (Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail Ghlaschu 2026)

Various venues incl. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and Barrowland Ballroom · Glasgow

Fri, 9 October 2026 – Sat, 17 October 2026

Organised by An Comunn Gàidhealach

The annual festival of Gaelic language, music and culture, held in Glasgow in 2026, with competitions, concerts and a fringe programme. It opens with a concert at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on 9 October.

Neath Food and Drink Festival

Neath town centre · Neath

Sat, 3 October 2026, 10:00

Organised by Neath Port Talbot Council

A two-day food and drink festival in Neath town centre with food, drink and entertainment. Visit Wales says around 60 exhibitors take part, at the Indoor Victorian Market, with street food in Angel Square and Neath Square.

Brecon Beacons Food Festival

Brecon Market Hall · Brecon

Sat, 3 October 2026, 09:30–16:30

Organised by Brecon Beacons Food Festival

An annual food festival at Brecon Market Hall bringing together food and drink producers from in and around the Brecon Beacons, with over 60 exhibitors plus talks and demonstrations.

Neath Food and Drink Festival

Neath town centre · Neath

Fri, 2 October 2026, 10:00

3rd partyListed as sold outWho can go: Runners aged 18 or overGeneral entry sold out; charity places availablePast

Organised by Neath Port Talbot Council

Local & Community

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon

Start between Fort Augustus and Foyers (B862); finish at Bught Park · Inverness

Sun, 27 September 2026, 10:00

Organised by Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running

A point-to-point marathon along the south-eastern shore of Loch Ness, starting on high ground between Fort Augustus and Foyers and finishing at Bught Park in Inverness, as part of a festival of running weekend. General entry has sold out; places are available through charities.