What’s On · 10-16 August 2026
What’s On in West Wales This Week: 10-16 August 2026
Looking for things to do in West Wales this week? From dinosaurs and dragons to horse racing, local food, outdoor cinema and a spectacular drone show, there’s plenty happening across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion from Monday 10 to Sunday 16 August.
August is in full swing and West Wales has plenty to offer this week.
Whether you’re looking for a family day out, something a little different during the school holidays, great local food or an evening event, we’ve picked out some of the highlights taking place across the three counties.
County guide
Pembrokeshire
Discover the Dragon at Pembroke Castle
Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 August | Pembroke, Pembrokeshire
Think dragons aren’t real? Pembroke Castle might make you think again.
Discover the Dragon returns to the historic castle as part of its summer programme, offering families the chance to join an adventure in search of Pembroke’s legendary dragon.
With the castle itself providing the backdrop, it’s a great way to combine some Welsh history with a fun family activity during the summer holidays.
Discover the Dragon takes place on Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 August, with further dates planned later in the month.
- Where
- Pembroke Castle, Pembroke
- When
- Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 August 2026
- Good for
- Families, children, history and heritage
Torch Theatre Sunset Cinema: Jurassic World
Saturday 15 August | Twr y Felin Hotel, St Davids, Pembrokeshire
The Torch Theatre’s Sunset Cinema heads to St Davids this Saturday for an outdoor screening of Jurassic World in the grounds of Twr y Felin Hotel.
Part of the Torch Theatre’s summer Sunset Cinema programme, the event takes cinema out of the theatre and into some of Pembrokeshire’s most memorable locations.
This week’s screening brings the 2015 blockbuster Jurassic World to Twr y Felin, providing a spectacular setting for an evening of outdoor cinema.
The event starts at 7pm on Saturday 15 August.
Bring something comfortable to sit on and settle in for a summer evening of cinema under the Pembrokeshire sky.
- Where
- Twr y Felin Hotel, St Davids
- When
- Saturday 15 August 2026, 7pm
- Film
- Jurassic World (2015), certificate 12A
- Organised by
- Torch Theatre
- Good for
- Cinema, families with older children, couples and summer evenings
Sunday Lunch at Twr y Felin Hotel
Sunday 16 August | St Davids, Pembrokeshire
For a more relaxed end to the week, Twr y Felin Hotel in St Davids is serving Sunday Lunch at Blas Restaurant.
The three-course menu celebrates seasonal Welsh produce, with flavours from both the land and sea at the heart of the experience.
Set within Twr y Felin, a contemporary art hotel just a short walk from the centre of St Davids, it offers a different way to spend a summer Sunday in Pembrokeshire.
Sunday Lunch is served from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Advance booking is recommended.
- Where
- Blas Restaurant at Twr y Felin Hotel, St Davids
- When
- Sunday 16 August 2026, 12.30pm-2.30pm
- Good for
- Food and drink, couples, families and a relaxed Sunday lunch
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Carmarthenshire
Wednesday Afternoon Racing at Ffos Las
Wednesday 12 August | Ffos Las Racecourse, Carmarthenshire
For an afternoon at the races, Ffos Las hosts its August Wednesday Afternoon fixture this week.
Set in the Carmarthenshire countryside near Trimsaran and Kidwelly, Ffos Las has become one of Wales’ best-known racing venues since opening in 2009.
The Wednesday meeting offers the chance to enjoy live flat racing and a summer afternoon out at the racecourse.
- Where
- Ffos Las Racecourse, Carmarthenshire
- When
- Wednesday 12 August 2026
- Good for
- Racing, groups and a summer afternoon out
Space Safari: The Drone Light Show
Saturday 15 August | Ffos Las Racecourse, Carmarthenshire
One of the most unusual events taking place in West Wales this summer arrives at Ffos Las on Saturday.
Space Safari will transform the sky above the racecourse using hundreds of synchronised drones to create huge animations using light and sound.
The show combines drone technology with cinematic storytelling and narration from BAFTA-winning television presenter Michaela Strachan.
It promises to be quite a sight as hundreds of drones take to the Carmarthenshire night sky.
- Where
- Ffos Las Racecourse, Carmarthenshire
- When
- Saturday 15 August 2026
- Good for
- Families, couples and anyone looking for something different
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Ceredigion
Dinomania at Cardigan Castle
Wednesday 12 August | Cardigan, Ceredigion
Dinosaurs are heading to Cardigan Castle.
Dinomania arrives at the castle on Wednesday 12 August, bringing some prehistoric fun to one of Ceredigion’s best-known historic attractions.
The event starts at 10am and makes an ideal school holiday day out for younger dinosaur fans.
There’s also plenty of history to explore around the castle and its grounds while you’re there.
- Where
- Cardigan Castle, Cardigan
- When
- Wednesday 12 August 2026, from 10am
- Good for
- Children, families and dinosaur fans
Cardigan River & Food Festival
Saturday 15 August | Cardigan, Ceredigion
Food, music and life on the River Teifi come together for one of Cardigan’s biggest summer events.
The Cardigan River & Food Festival returns to the quayside on Saturday 15 August, bringing together independent Welsh food producers alongside entertainment and activities on the river.
Visitors can expect food and craft stalls, live music, cookery demonstrations and children’s activities.
The River Teifi plays a major role in the day too, with traditional coracles, river races and other activities helping give the festival its distinctive Cardigan character.
The festival has been running since the late 1990s and has grown into a popular celebration of Welsh food and the town’s relationship with the river.
- Where
- Quayside, Cardigan
- When
- Saturday 15 August 2026
- Good for
- Food and drink, families, local produce and live entertainment
Make a weekend of it
With events spread across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion, there’s plenty of reason to get out and explore West Wales this week.
You could spend Wednesday searching for dragons at Pembroke Castle or meeting dinosaurs in Cardigan, before heading into the weekend with one of the biggest food events in Ceredigion, watching hundreds of drones illuminate the sky above Ffos Las or enjoying an outdoor cinema experience in St Davids.
Then round off the week with Sunday lunch in St Davids.
Coming soon
And this is only the start of a busy few weeks.
Later in August, West Wales welcomes the Pembrokeshire County Show, Aberystwyth Beer Festival, Ladies Day at Ffos Las and a packed programme of events over the Bank Holiday weekend.
West Wales Life & Style will be bringing you a new What’s On guide every week, covering events, festivals, markets, shows, family days out and things to do across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion.