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What's On in North Wales

Small gigs, comedy, markets, festivals, theatre and family days out coming up across North Wales. Always check with the venue before you travel.

October 2026

Fri 30 Oct
6pm
Food & Drink

Oktoberfest at 1891

1891 Restaurant & Bar, Rhyl Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl

An Oompah band, steins and traditional German beer and food, with fancy dress encouraged, at the seafront restaurant above Rhyl Pavilion. Doors open at 5pm.

Fri 30 Oct
8pm
Comedy

Dylan Moran: Looking For Trouble

Theatr Bryn Terfel, Pontio, Bangor

A brand new stand-up show from the BAFTA and Perrier award-winning comedian and star of Black Books.

Sat 31 Oct
2pm
Family

Family Halloween Painting Party

Clay Café at Rhos Fynach, Rhos-on-Sea

Spooky tunes, pizza and pottery painting on the promenade, with free hot chocolate and pizza for children with any paid pottery or duck painting.

November 2026

Fri 6 Nov
7.30pm
Gigs

Catrin Finch: Notes To Self

Theatr Bryn Terfel, Pontio, Bangor

The acclaimed Welsh harpist presents Notes To Self, a step into a new creative dimension in her career.

Fri 6 Nov
7.30pm
Comedy

Tŷ Pawb Comedy Night

Tŷ Pawb, Wrexham

Monthly stand-up from touring comedians, hosted by Wrexham-born comic Kevin Caswell-Jones, with the food court open before the show. Doors 7.30pm, first act 8pm, 16+.

Sat 7 Nov
10am
Festivals

Wrecswyl

Tŷ Pawb, Wrexham

A new Welsh culture and music festival following the 2025 National Eisteddfod, with family activities by day and live music in the evening from acts including Papur Wal, Morgan Elwy and Tara Bandito.

Sat 14 Nov
10.30am
Markets

Pop-up North Wales Contemporary Craft Fair

Mostyn, Llandudno

Thirteen stalls of artists, designers and makers selling jewellery, textiles, glassware, pottery and prints, with free entry and a free drop-in workshop.

Sat 14 Nov – Sat 27 Feb
Arts

Exhibition: The Tŷ Pawb Open 2026

Tŷ Pawb, Wrexham

The fifth edition of Tŷ Pawb's biennial open call exhibition, showing work by professional and amateur artists side by side, with Judges, People's and Trader's prizes.

Thu 19 Nov
7.30pm
Food & Drink

Beaujolais No No! Wine Tasting

The Assembly Rooms, Ruthin

Vale Vineyard and Gwin Dylanwad pit Vale of Clwyd wine against this year's Beaujolais Nouveau, with at least four samples, cheese and tales from the vineyards. Pre-booking required.

Sat 21 Nov
10am
Markets

Wrexham Christmas Makers Market

Tŷ Pawb, Wrexham

Independent makers selling ceramics, textiles, woodwork, jewellery, glass and prints, with live Christmas music from The Jazz Spot Trio and free entry.

Sat 21 Nov – Sat 16 Jan
Theatre

Pinocchio

Theatr Moondance, Theatr Clwyd, Mold

Theatr Clwyd's rock and roll panto returns with live music and rock, pop and soul hits, written by Christian Patterson and directed by Daniel Lloyd.

Thu 26 Nov
7.30pm
Theatre

Ballet Cymru 40

Theatr Bryn Terfel, Pontio, Bangor

Ballet Cymru celebrates its 40th birthday with three pieces, including WOVEN to music by Catrin Finch and a Dylan Thomas tribute with readings by Cerys Matthews.

December 2026

Fri 4 Dec
7.30pm
Gigs

Dolgellau Music Club: Sofia Ros González

Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor, Dolgellau

Classical accordionist Sofia Ros González performs in the club's 2026/27 subscription concert season. Tickets at the door.

Sat 12 Dec – Sat 2 Jan
Theatre

Sleeping Beauty

Venue Cymru, Llandudno

Venue Cymru's family pantomime, with a comic, a dame, a devious baddie, musical numbers and plenty of slapstick.

Sun 13 Dec
1pm
Gigs

Up To 11

Late Lounge, Rhyl

We Rhyl Rock You's all-day rock and metal event returns, headlined by Neon Bulldozer, with Orion Pax, Rogue Angels, Mother Thunder, Ogun, Bound By Burdens and Viral Strain. All ages.

Wed 16 Dec
7.30pm
Gigs

Christmas with Only Men Aloud

Theatr Bryn Terfel, Pontio, Bangor

The Classical Brit Award-winning group bring their Christmas tour to Bangor, with Welsh hymns and festive songs. Doors 7pm.

Thu 17 Dec
Theatre

Cabarela

Neuadd Dwyfor, Pwllheli

A festive night with the mischievous Welsh language Christmas cabaret Cabarela.

Fri 18 Dec – Mon 21 Dec
Theatre

Robin Hood

Ucheldre Centre, Holyhead

The Ucheldre Rep's 2026 pantomime, Robin Hood by Nick Lawrence, directed by Lyn Cuffin.

Sat 19 Dec – Sat 2 Jan
Theatre

The Snow Queen

Theatr Colwyn, Colwyn Bay

Magic Light Productions and Theatr Colwyn present a family panto with UV puppetry, as Boris and Nerys Knickerbocker set out to rescue Santa. Relaxed performance on 30 December.

Thu 31 Dec
6.30pm
Food & Drink

New Year's Eve at 1891

1891 Restaurant & Bar, Rhyl Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl

See in 2027 with a three-course set menu, live DJ, casino tables, a midnight snack and fizz at midnight. Ages 14+.

January 2027

Fri 1 Jan
5.15pm
Sport

Colwyn Bay v Caernarfon Town

The Blue Turtle Arena, Old Colwyn

A New Year's Day Cymru Premier meeting between two North Wales sides.

February 2027

Fri 5 Feb
7.30pm
Gigs

Dolgellau Music Club: Manus Noble

Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor, Dolgellau

Guitarist Manus Noble presents A Bard's Tale in the club's 2026/27 season. Tickets at the door.

Sun 7 Feb
Sport

Nick Beer Llandudno 10k

Llandudno Promenade, Llandudno

Starting on the Victorian promenade, the route takes runners around the Great Orme with views of Eryri and Anglesey.

Sun 28 Feb
3.30pm
Gigs

WSO At The Movies

William Aston Hall, Wrexham University, Wrexham

Wrexham Symphony Orchestra performs music from the cinema.

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