Town centre events
Visit Bridgend, Porthcawl and Maesteg town centres for a jam-packed calendar full of festive fun for the whole family!
Bridgend Christmas Lights Switch-on
Saturday 23 November, 1.30pm - 5pm
Bridgend Town Centre
Join Bridgend Town Council for their magical Christmas lights switch-on event featuring a Christmas parade, a special appearance from the Grinch, a giant Snow Globe, snow machine, live music and much more!
This event is organised by Bridgend Town Council
Due to the forecast of very high winds and heavy rain on Saturday, Bridgend Town Council regrets to announce that the outdoor Christmas lights switch-on event will not go ahead as planned.
Christmas activities will now take place indoors at the Rhiw Shopping Centre from 1.30pm -4pm.
Santa’s Grotto
Saturday 23 November, 10am - 4pm
Carnegie House, Bridgend
Bring your children to meet Santa, and choose a quality gift, plus you can take your own photos. Bookings can be made in advance.
All proceeds of the Christmas Grotto will be distributed to local Charities.
This is a Lions Club of Bridgend event, supported by Bridgend Town Council.
Green Top Christmas Market at Maesteg
Saturday 23 November
The Market Square, Maesteg
Christmas Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises! Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!
Hosted by Green Top Markets Ltd
Victorian Christmas and Christmas Lights Switch-on
Saturday 30 November, 11am -5pm
John Street, Porthcawl
Step into a Victorian Christmas and spread some good old fashioned Christmas cheer with Christmas carolling, live music, and much more from Porthcawl Town Council. Follow the lantern parade led by Santa himself to switch on the town’s Christmas lights.
This event is organised by Porthcawl Town Council
Green Top Christmas Market at Bridgend
Saturday 30 November
Bridgend Town Centre
Christmas Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises! Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!
Hosted by Green Top Markets Ltd
Santa’s Grotto
Saturday 30 November, 10am - 4pm
Carnegie House, Bridgend
Bring your children to meet Santa, and choose a quality gift, plus you can take your own photos. Bookings can be made in advance.
All proceeds of the Christmas Grotto will be distributed to local Charities.
This is a Lions Club of Bridgend event, supported by Bridgend Town Council.
Maesteg Town Council Christmas Grotto
Saturday and Sunday, 30 November and 1 December
Maesteg Market Square.
Maesteg Town Council welcomes you and your family to the new and improved Santa's Grotto. Write your letter to Santa and post it to the Elves at the North Pole Mail Room. Check if you’ve made the naughty or nice list and spread some Christmas cheer with the whole family.
Quiet sessions for those who need them are available at 10am each day (Email clerk@maestegcouncil.org to request a space on these).
Last admission at 3.45pm.
Cost: Free
This is a Maesteg Town Council and Production 78 event.
Christmas Parade
Saturday 07 December
Maesteg town centre
Celebrate Christmas with a bang as the festive parade returns to Maesteg town centre with some added Christmas sparkle as fireworks follow the annual lights switch-on. Visit the recently reopened Maesteg Town Hall for a traditional Christmas Fayre accompanied by live music.
This event is organised by Maesteg Town Council and EPM.
Green Top Christmas Market at Bridgend
Saturday 07 December
Bridgend Town Centre
Christmas Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises! Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!
Hosted by Green Top Markets Ltd
Santa Music Fest
Saturday 07 December, 12pm - 5pm
John Street, Porthcawl
Join local acts at the bandstand and outside Porthcawl museum for a festive afternoon of live music.
This event is organised by Porthcawl Town Council
Santa’s Grotto
Saturday 07 December, 10am - 4pm
Carnegie House, Bridgend
Bring your children to meet Santa, and choose a quality gift, plus you can take your own photos. Bookings can be made in advance.
All proceeds of the Christmas Grotto will be distributed to local Charities.
This is a Lions Club of Bridgend event, supported by Bridgend Town Council.
Maesteg Town Council Christmas Grotto
Saturday and Sunday 7 and 8 December
Maesteg Market Square.
Maesteg Town Council welcomes you and your family to the new and improved Santa's Grotto. Write your letter to Santa and post it to the Elves at the North Pole Mail Room. Check if you’ve made the naughty or nice list and spread some Christmas cheer with the whole family.
Quiet sessions for those who need them are available at 10am each day (Email clerk@maestegcouncil.org to request a space on these).
Last admission at 3.45pm.
Cost: Free
This is a Maesteg Town Council and Production 78 event.
Green Top Christmas Market at Porthcawl
Sunday 8 December
Cosy Corner, Porthcawl Town Centre
Christmas Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises! Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!
Hosted by Green Top Markets Ltd
Green Top Christmas Market at Maesteg
Saturday 14 December
The Market Square, Maesteg
Christmas Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises! Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!
Hosted by Green Top Markets Ltd
Santa’s Grotto
Saturday 14 December, 10am - 4pm
Carnegie House, Bridgend
Bring your children to meet Santa, and choose a quality gift, plus you can take your own photos. Bookings can be made in advance.
All proceeds of the Christmas Grotto will be distributed to local Charities.
This is a Lions Club of Bridgend event, supported by Bridgend Town Council.
Maesteg Town Council Christmas Grotto
Saturday and Sunday, 14 and 15 December
Maesteg Market Square.
Maesteg Town Council welcomes you and your family to the new and improved Santa's Grotto. Write your letter to Santa and post it to the Elves at the North Pole Mail Room. Check if you’ve made the naughty or nice list and spread some Christmas cheer with the whole family.
Quiet sessions for those who need them are available at 10am each day (Email clerk@maestegcouncil.org to request a space on these).
Last admission at 3.45pm.
Cost: Free
This is a Maesteg Town Council and Production 78 event.
Maesteg Town Council Christmas Grotto
Saturday and Sunday, 21 and 22 December
Maesteg Market Square.
Maesteg Town Council welcomes you and your family to the new and improved Santa's Grotto. Write your letter to Santa and post it to the Elves at the North Pole Mail Room. Check if you’ve made the naughty or nice list and spread some Christmas cheer with the whole family.
Quiet sessions for those who need them are available at 10am each day (Email clerk@maestegcouncil.org to request a space on these).
Last admission at 3.45pm.
Cost: Free
This is a Maesteg Town Council and Production 78 event.