January
New Year’s Day Swim, 1st January, various locations. Get the New Year off to a flying start by taking part in a sea swim on the very first day. Locations include Poppit Sands, Goodwick Sands, Saundersfoot and Tenby and New Year’s Swims are held every year for those courageous enough to brave the waters!
Cinderella Pantomime, 15th -17th January, Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard. Cause For Drama bring ‘Cinderella’ to life. https://theatrgwaun.com/production/cinderella-pantomime/
Light up a Life Concert, St Mary’s Church, Tenby, 31st January. Hosted by The Paul Sartori Foundation and featuring the Cor Dyfed Choir and Clarinet Soloist, Julie Conybeare as well as many other musicians https://paulsartori.org/events/light-up-a-life-concert/
February
Alawon Gwaun, live at Theatr Gwaun, 12th February 2026. Alawon Gwaun are an ensemble of local musicians who have an abiding love and interest in Welsh Folk Music. https://theatrgwaun.com/production/alawon-gwaun/
Experience the Iron Age at Castell Henllys Iron Age Village, 16th February to 22nd February, 10am – 3pm. Have a go with a slingshot, watch demonstrations of ancient skills and crafts or be painted with beautiful patterns in blue! https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/castell-henllys/events-at-castell-henllys/february-events/
St David’s Day Parade, St Davids, 28th February 2026. Watch the annual parade in St Davids. https://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/25837348.oriel-y-parc-host-st-davids-day-parade-crafts/
March
St David’s Day, 1st March 2026. Various events in many locations. For ideas on how to celebrate and where to go, head to https://www.visitwales.com/info/history-heritage-and-traditions/have-happy-st-davids-day-celebration
St David’s Day Festival, Fishguard. The town hall will be hosting a local market and tasty food is available all through town. There will also be live music. https://visitfishguard.co.uk/whats-on-in-2026/
St David’s Day Pilgrimage, hosted by St David’s Cathedral. The pilgrimages goes from St Non’s Well, with pilgrim prayers held at the shrine of St David. 11.15 am on the 1st March https://www.stdavidscathedral.org.uk/
April
Fishguard Arts Society: Sketch Together. Fortnightly trips (held on a Tuesday) out sketching with the Fishguard Arts Society. Sessions run outside from Easter until Autumn each year (with winter venues sometimes available) https://fishguardartssociety.org.uk/sketch-together-the-picture-so-far/
Spring Loaded, 30th March – 12th April, the first event for the Fishguard Arts Society, where the talented creators from the Society bring you all the wonders of Spring. https://fishguardartssociety.org.uk/2026-activities/
May
Medieval Battle of Goodwick Reenactment, May 17th 2026. Watch history come alive before your eyes at the anniversary of the Battle of Goodwick, first fought between Deheubarth and Gwynedd in 1078! Local food will be available from Ocean Lab Cafe, and battle, clothing and lifestyle reenactments will make for a great day out for all the family. https://visitfishguard.co.uk/whats-on-in-2026/
Fishguard Folk Festival 22nd-25th May 2026. A fantastic week of folk music, with many free events. https://www.fishfolkfest.co.uk/
Tour of Pembrokeshire 23rd May 2026, Wales’s Ultimate Cycle Challenge! https://bigcowsports.com/tour-of-pembrokeshire/
St David’s Cathedral Festival, 22nd- 31st May 2026. Featuring the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and many other fantastic artists, this festival is a treat for the ears. https://www.stdavidscathedral.org.uk/music-festival
Big Retreat Festival, 22nd-26th May, a wonderful wellness festival featuring over 300 feel-good experiences to help you relax, explore and connect – your way, in your time. Voted one of the ‘Top 5 Wellbeing & Adventure Festivals’ by The Guardian.https://www.thebigretreatfestival.com/
June
Fishguard Triathlon,6th June 2026. An amazing event which attracted 1,000 participants in 2025, starts and ends on Goodwick sands and is a high-energy day testing participants against the coast and countryside of Pembrokeshire. https://www.activitywalesevents.com/events/tri/wales-triathlon
Raft Race, 20th June. Fishguard and District Round Table presents the annual raft race, but if you don’t fancy getting wet there are sandcastle competitions, a children’s treasure hunt, a barbecue, stalls and fairground games to entertain you! https://visitfishguard.co.uk/whats-on-in-2026/
July
Abbagwaun Festival, 5th – 7th July 2026. A three-day weekend festival celebrating the 70’s! Events held all through Fishguard with live music, ABBA bingo, a parade and costume competitions. https://visitfishguard.co.uk/whats-on-in-2026/
Soap Box Derby, (Date TBC). An annual race through town at Lota Park hill by the brave designers and builders of these wonderful soap box carts!
Last Invasion Of Britain Re-enactment, Fishguard, 18th-19th July 2026. 2026 marks the 229th anniversary of the Last Invasion of Mainland Britain by the French in 1797, and the Fishguard Invasion Centre Trust are putting on a weekend of re-enactment events to celebrate the date. https://lastinvasiontapestry.cymru/
Fishguard Festival of Music, Various dates throughout July 2026, held in many local venues, this is an amazing array of musical genres and styles, all brought to the local area! https://www.fishguardmusicfestival.com/
August
Aberjazz Festival, Fishguard. The main music festival is held over the August Bank Holiday Weekend 2026, but individual events occur all year round, bringing great live music to Fishguard and Goodwick https://www.aberjazz.com/index.html
Fishguard Carnival, August (Dates TBC), a wonderful day of bright, colourful floats and family fun held in Fishguard https://visitfishguard.co.uk/whats-on-in-2026/
Fishguard Agricultural Show, 7th August. An annual event with plenty to see and lots to do! https://fishguardshow.co.uk/
Garden Club Annual Show, Saturday 8th August. Join the Fishguard and Goodwick Garden Club for their annual show. Held at Ysgol Gynradd Glannau Gwaun, S64 9DB https://visitfishguard.co.uk/whats-on-in-2026/
Summer Open, Fishguard Arts Society, 14th August – 6th September. The summer open competition from the Fishguard Arts Society, held at Tregwynt Mansion, SA62 5UU https://fishguardartssociety.org.uk/
September
Summer Open, Fishguard Arts Society 14th August – 6th September. The summer open competition from the Fishguard Arts Society, held at Tregwynt Mansion, SA62 5UU https://fishguardartssociety.org.uk/
On Land’s Edge Art Festival from the Fishguard Arts Society, (Dates TBC) held at Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard, and Bakers@70 https://fishguardartssociety.org.uk/2026-activities/
October
The Cawl Crawl, 24th October 11am–4pm. Cawl is a traditional Pembrokeshire stew, originally made with mutton, but today there are various recipes to delight your palate. Take part in sampling many different cawls at many different venues in Fishguard on the Cawl Crawl! https://visitfishguard.co.uk/whats-on-in-2026/
Response & Interpretation Event by Fishguard Arts Society, 1st October – 8th November, with the theme of the interconnectivity of creativity inspired by sound, held at Oriel y Parc, St Davids SA62 6NW https://fishguardartssociety.org.uk/2026-activities/
November
Response & Interpretation Event by Fishguard Arts Society, 1st October – 8th November, with the theme of the interconnectivity of creativity inspired by sound, held at Oriel y Parc, St Davids SA62 6NW https://fishguardartssociety.org.uk/2026-activities/
Christmas Markets. Various venues and dates. Christmas markets featuring wonderful local produce and gifts run from November into December every year at venues such as Queen’s Hall Narberth, Town Hall Fishguard, Pembroke Castle, Picton Castle, and St David’s. A great time to pick up unique gifts for your loved ones.
December
Christmas Markets. Various venues and dates. Christmas markets featuring wonderful local produce and gifts run from November into December every year at venues such as Queen’s Hall Narberth, Town Hall Fishguard, Pembroke Castle, Picton Castle, and St David’s. A great time to pick up unique gifts for your loved ones.
Fishguard New Year’s Eve Street Party, 31st December 2026. The famous street party, consistently ranked amongst the best New Year’s celebrations in the UK, will be celebrating its 27th year in 2026. With live music, an excellent atmosphere and plenty of local pubs and bars, this is an event not to be missed. Wristbands on sale from September. https://fishguardnye.co.uk/