On the old Twelfth Night (17th January) a traditional ceremony known as a wassail takes place in villages and orchards across England…
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Romans and warming winter ales at the Chariot Racing Championships in Wales
The people of Llanwrtyd Wells will be turning Roman this month as they celebrate Saturnalia with the World MTB Chariot Racing Championships and the Winter Warmer Real Ale Festival…
Schmooze without the booze and enjoy a Dry January
Having a dry January? Contrary Life has compiled a handy guilt-free guide to some great venues for meeting friends, without the temptation of a quick drink or three…
Jesters and knights parade through Conwy for Winterfest
Once a year, the town of Conwy comes alive with jesters, knights and flaming torches as the Winterfest parade takes place…
A chance to drink and ride at the Real Ale Wobble
The Real Ale Wobble is an annual event where beer, mountain biking and beautiful scenery combine to celebrate the beginning of the Mid Wales Beer Festival…
A tale of Labour and love in Wales
South Wales based Theatr na nÓg’s new play Nye & Jennie, about Aneurin Bevan and Jennie Lee, will open this November…
A festival of horror in Wales with Abertoir
Abertoir Horror Festival returns to Aberystwyth Arts Centre, from 14th to 19th November, for six days of brand new horror films, cult classics, special guests and live theatre…
Fun in the dark with Glow in the Park
Bored of the usual 5K runs? Then why not give one of the Glow in the Park events a whirl this month? Part work-out, part night-out with glow zones and light shows…
Follow the story of Megan and Terry with Special
Spectacle Theatre will present a one-off performance of Special by Paul Swift on Wednesday 25th October at the Cardiff and Vale College in Cardiff…
Porthcawl hosts the king of festivals
Porthcawl Elvis Festival is an annual event which sees thousands of Elvis fans descend on the Welsh seaside town for a unique celebration of The King…
Wales’ industrial past and present in We’re Still Here
Professional actors, a local steelworker, and a community cast from Port Talbot will be performing in National Theatre Wales and Common Wealth’s We’re Still Here…
Discover rural pub gems and local beer with the Real Ale Trail
Catch the Real Ale Trail bus this September and October for a journey around the rural pubs of north Wales and the Wirral…
Ditch the other sports, try bog snorkelling instead
The annual World Bog Snorkelling Championships take place on Sunday 27th August in Wales, with fancy dress competitors aiming for the quickest time…
Cycle cavalcades and costumed parades at Llandrindod Well’s Victorian Festival
Step back in time to the 1800s with the Victorian Festival in Llandrindod Wells, from Monday 21st to Sunday 27th August, with parades and competitions…
Can you beat the train, by racing over rugged terrain?
On Saturday 19th August, the unique annual Race the Train event will take place in Wales, where competitors (yes, you’ve guessed it) will race against a train…