Wales Valleys Walking Festival (05 – 20 September)
The eleventh annual festival provides something for everyone, ranging from challenging all day treks to easier strolls and special interest walks. Listen to fascinating facts and take in a stunning view or two of the South Wales Valleys.
Find out more about the Wales Valleys Walking Festival
World Mountain Running Championship (12 – 20 September)
The stunning surroundings and challenging terrain of the Snowdonia National Park will see senior men, senior women, junior men and junior women races as well as team events.
Find out more about the World Mountain Running Championship
Red Bull Unleashed (18 – 19 September)
Big name athletes from across the surf world are competing at Surf Snowdonia. Spectators will witness mind-blowing performances at close range in a unique stadium atmosphere, purpose built around Surf Snowdonia’s lagoon.
Find out more about Red Bull Unleashed
The Good Life Experience (18 – 20 September)
The Good Life is created by Cerys Matthews and Charlie and Caroline Gladstone who have put together a day of the very best of music, books, food and the great outdoors. This will be a voyage of fun and discovery for the whole family. Watch Cerys perform, learn to throw an axe or fire an arrow, cook on a campfire, abseil, discover the great outdoors with Ben Fogle, take time out with some yoga, learn bushcraft and more.
Find out more The Good Life Experience
Abergavenny Food Festival (18 – 20 September)
One of the biggest events in the UK foodie calendar, with 200 exhibitors from Wales and further afield, a food Academy for children with hands-on workshops, a rolling programme of chef demonstrations featuring the region’s finest and special masterclasses, workshops, tutored tastings and talks. New for this year, the Artisan Kitchen School will host cooking classes throughout the Festival weekend.
Find out more about Abergavenny Food Festival
Rugby World Cup Fanzone (18 September – 18 October)
The Fanzone will include a big screen with live Rugby World Cup matches. There will be opportunities for fans to engage in rugby activities, food and drink, entertainment and more. Open on match days and at varying times across the six week Tournament.
Find out more about the Rugby World Cup Fanzone
Mold Food and Drink Festival (19 – 20 September)
Showcasing outstanding local produce, celebrity chef expertise and live music to create a fabulous foodie weekend for the whole family.
Find out more about Mold Food and Drink Festival
Rugby World Cup: Wales v Uruguay (20 September)
Eyes will be on Wales as the second of eight matches being held at the Millennium Stadium for the Rugby World Cup kicks off with Wales v Uruguay.
Other matches are as follows:
September 19 Ireland v Canada, 23 Australia v Fiji.
October 01 Wales v Fiji, 02 New Zealand v Georgia, 11 France v Ireland, 17-18 TBC.
Find out more about the Rugby World Cup
Elvis Festival (25 – 27 September)
Elvis lives, thanks to the thousands of fans and the tribute artists who attend this annual gathering of blue suede shoes, Vegas jumpsuits, and whopping sideburns in Porthcawl.
Find out more about the Elvis Festival
Narberth Food Festival (26 – 27 September)
This community event, entirely volunteer-run, won‘t get the biggest names, but it’s still one of the friendliest and most enjoyable food festivals around. Expect food stalls, live music, street theatre, talks and tastes, chef demonstrations and free children’s activities.
Find out more about Narberth Food Festival
Sunday 20th brings the beautiful and talented dancers of Dance India Wales.
They are Wales’ premier professional Indian Dance company and will enchant you with their display of Indian Classical dance. They specialise in the Bharata Natyam style, which is a dynamic and highly expressive narrative art form. They will be performing a piece designed especially for Ffestiva and will have a storyteller with them to interpret the dance.
Sunday 27th completes the month with glorious music from Cardiff’s Occasional Brass Ensemble.
Bringing the sound of a New Orleans Mardi Gras to West Wales, the OBE’s skilled brass players will also bring a taste of jazz and swing to the gardens. This is a band to chill out to, and enjoy the last of the summer sun on a lazy Sunday with a drink to hand. Put your dancing shoes on for when the swinging beats bring out your inner dancing queen!