West Wales events
Current guide for Friday 9 to Thursday 15 October 2026, with near-term events prioritised and selected dates extending through autumn and winter. Find the latest event guide for Carmarthenshire, with current dates around Carmarthen, Llanelli, Llandeilo, the Tywi Valley and the county’s coast and countryside. Check this week’s guide, then use our county stories and destination guides to plan the rest of your visit.
Events in Carmarthenshire
Find the latest event guide for Carmarthenshire, with current dates around Carmarthen, Llanelli, Llandeilo, the Tywi Valley and the county’s coast and countryside. Check this week’s guide, then use our county stories and destination guides to plan the rest of your visit.
Current guide · 9-15 October 2026
Listings are grouped by county and identify the nearest town or destination. Check the linked organiser or venue before travelling.
Events and things to do across Carmarthen, Llanelli and the wider county.
Event imageCarmarthenshire · Llanelli
This week
Thursday 8-Friday 9 October 2026 · 7.30pm; Saturday 10 October · 3pm and 7.30pm
Ffwrnes
Llanelli’s Phoenix Theatre Group presents Jack Roffey’s courtroom thriller, in which a barrister accused of murder must uncover the real killer.
Carmarthenshire · Llanelli
This weekend
Saturday 10 October 2026 · check the official fixture page for kick-off time
Parc y Scarlets
Scarlets host Benetton Rugby in a United Rugby Championship match at Parc y Scarlets.
Carmarthenshire · Llandeilo
This weekend
Saturday 10 October 2026 · 7.30pm
Cegin Diod, Yr Hen Farchnad
Singer-songwriter Al Lewis brings a live performance to Cegin Diod in Llandeilo.
Venue image · Newton House, Dinefwr© National Trust ImagesCarmarthenshire · Llandeilo
Coming soon
Tuesday 13 and Thursday 15 October 2026 · 2-3pm
Newton House, Dinefwr
The Dinefwr welcome team leads an hour-long tour through the Rhys family’s fortunes, marriages and darker episodes in the history of Newton House.
Event imageCarmarthenshire · Llanelli
Coming soon
Friday 16 October 2026 · 7pm
Stiwdio Stepni, Ffwrnes
The Academy presents a community performance of musical-theatre favourites, ranging from classic Broadway numbers to contemporary stage hits.
Venue image · Dinefwr© National Trust ImagesCarmarthenshire · Llandeilo
Coming soon
17 October-1 November 2026 · daily, 10.30am-4.30pm
Dinefwr
Welsh Halloween traditions, folklore, storytelling and imaginative family activities transform Newton House and the Oak Yard for half term.
Event imageImage: WWTCarmarthenshire · Llanelli
Coming soon
Saturday 17 October 2026 · 11.30am · around 90 minutes
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre
Join a WWT warden on the wetland reserve to look for late-season dragonflies, signs of otters and waterbirds. Meet at the Information Desk; no advance booking is needed.
Event imageCarmarthenshire · Ammanford
Coming soon
Sunday 18 October 2026 · 11am and 2pm
Glowyr Theatre
Baffo's cycle-themed clown show mixes live music, comic stunts and silly attempts to master a bicycle. Suitable for children aged 3-8.
Venue image · Dinefwr© National Trust ImagesCarmarthenshire · Llandeilo
Coming soon
Wednesday 28 and Friday 30 October 2026 · 4.30-7pm
Dinefwr
An after-hours theatrical journey through Newton House introduces characters and seasonal stories drawn from Welsh folklore, including the Hwch Ddu Gwta and Mari Lwyd.
Event imageCarmarthenshire · Carmarthen
Coming soon
29-31 October 2026 · Thursday-Friday 7.30pm, Saturday 2.30pm
Lyric Theatre
Carmarthen Amateur Operatic Society stages the Queen jukebox musical, following young rebels fighting to bring creativity and live music back to their world.
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From the archive
Catch up on earlier West Wales event guides. Event details in archived guides were correct at the time of publication.
Nine listings spanning exhibitions, heritage, music, comedy and family theatre.
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Nine listings spanning exhibitions, walks, music, comedy, dance and family cinema.
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Seaweed culture, endurance sport, theatre, rural life and contemporary craft.
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Harbour events, live performance and major motorsport.
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Festivals, wildlife, motoring and late-summer celebrations.
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Medieval adventures, contemporary circus, wildlife, astronomy, art and family science.
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County shows, outdoor theatre, contemporary circus, community celebrations and a historic regatta.
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Dinosaurs, dragons, racing, local food, outdoor cinema and a drone light show.
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