A day of Christmas crafts, activities and a visit from Father Christmas at Bodnant Welsh Food, alongside the Christmas Farmers Market the same day.
Times are not published, so check the booking page or call 01492 651100 before you go.
Bodnant Welsh Food Artisan Market
October 9, 2026 by
An artisan market at Bodnant Welsh Food with more than 50 local stalls.
Times are not published, so check with Bodnant Welsh Food on 01492 651100 before you go.
Conwy @ Christmas: Festive Fair on Conwy Harbour
October 9, 2026 by
A festive winter fair on Conwy’s historic harbour, on the promenade below the castle. Free entry, open 10am to 5pm each day.
Organised by the Cottage Industries Association (07730 034417, [email protected]). The organiser’s page gives 19 to 22 November 2026 in its header but 20 to 23 November in the text, so please check the dates with them before travelling.
Artisan, Vintage & Flea Market at Tŷ Pawb
October 8, 2026 by
An indoor market at Tŷ Pawb with vintage clothing, collectables, handmade crafts, homewares and vinyl, plus street food and a bar. Free entry.
Ffair Grefftau Cricieth / Criccieth Craft Fair
October 8, 2026 by
Monthly craft fair at Criccieth Memorial Hall, held on the first Saturday of each month from March to December. Free entry.
Criccieth Memorial Hall: 01766 523672 or [email protected].
Ffair Grefftau Cricieth / Criccieth Craft Fair
October 8, 2026 by
Monthly craft fair at Criccieth Memorial Hall, held on the first Saturday of each month from March to December. Free entry.
Criccieth Memorial Hall: 01766 523672 or [email protected].
Gladstone / Hellen Clearance Sale (morning)
October 8, 2026 by
A clothing and homewares clearance sale in The Conservatory on the Hawarden Estate, with items 50 to 80% off. Free entry. Follows an evening session on Thursday 15 October; the estate’s listing shows both dates, so check the Hawarden Estate events page before travelling.
Gladstone / Hellen Clearance Sale (evening)
October 8, 2026 by
A clothing and homewares clearance sale in The Conservatory on the Hawarden Estate, with items 50 to 80% off. Free entry. A second session runs on the morning of Friday 16 October; the estate’s listing shows both dates, so check the Hawarden Estate events page before travelling.
BANG! Festival (Saturday)
October 8, 2026 by
Day two of Pontio and FOCUS Wales’s new Bangor festival, for ages 16+. Saturday’s line-up lists GANS, Cyn Cwsg, Cerys Hafana, Ynys, Tokomololo, MARED, Gintis, Mr Phormula, ALFFA and Hudol. Evening tickets £25 (£22.50 students and 16 to 18s); weekend £40.
Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.
Pontio box office: 01248 382828.
BANG! Festival (Friday)
October 8, 2026 by
A new music festival in Bangor from Pontio and FOCUS Wales, for ages 16+. Friday’s line-up lists The Bug Club, HMS Morris, Kizzy Crawford, Worldcub, Eve Goodman, IFAND, Morgan Elwy a’r Band, Malan, Higher Ground and Osgled. Evening tickets £25 (£22.50 students and 16 to 18s); weekend £40.
Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.
Pontio box office: 01248 382828.
Wrecswyl
October 8, 2026 by
A new Welsh-language culture and music festival in Wrexham city centre, following the 2025 National Eisteddfod, with gigs, sessions for Welsh learners, choirs and family activities. 10am to 10pm; performers are still to be announced.
Tŷ Pawb: 01978 292144 or [email protected].
Late Night Christmas Shopping in Harlech
October 7, 2026 by
A candlelit parade led by Santa, with carollers and late-night Christmas shopping, 4pm to 7:30pm. Free. The castle itself is closed; the visitor centre is open.
Contact Harlech Castle on 03000 252239 or [email protected].
Portmeirion Christmas Food and Craft Fair
October 7, 2026 by
A family-friendly fair of artisan stalls with Welsh food and crafts, entertainment and gift shopping. Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December, 9:30am to 5:30pm. Admission price to be confirmed; under 5s and annual members free.
Contact Portmeirion on 01766 770000.
Oktoberfest Conwy 2026
October 7, 2026 by
Oktoberfest in a heated marquee on Conwy Quay, with German beers, themed food, live music and bierkeller-style benches. Sessions Friday 9 October 6pm to 11pm, Saturday 10 October 12pm to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm, and Sunday 11 October 12pm to 4pm. Over-18s only, photo ID required. Tickets were £8 to £14.50 per session; all sessions are listed as sold out, with no tickets on the door and a waiting list open.
Contact the organisers at [email protected].
BANG! Festival
October 7, 2026 by
Pontio and FOCUS Wales present a brand-new music festival in Bangor: two nights of live music across multiple stages, plus DJs. Friday 23 Oct from 6pm and Saturday 24 Oct from 4pm. Ages 16+. Evening ticket £25 (students and 16 to 18 £22.50), weekend ticket £40 (students and 16 to 18 £36).
Finish times are estimates and have not been confirmed by the venue.
Tickets from the Pontio box office on 01248 382828 or [email protected].