Events in Tenby
From seasonal celebrations to family-friendly activities
Before planning your next holiday to everyone’s favourite seaside town, take a look at what's on in Tenby with our handy guide to Tenby's upcoming events as outlined below.
Whether you are looking for free events in Tenby such as the Summer Spectaculars, or events in Tenby for adults such as the Beer Festival, we’ll help you discover the fun and excitement of some of Tenby’s upcoming events. We can also help you find the perfect place to stay with our collection of Tenby holiday cottages. Keep reading to discover what's on in Tenby today, this weekend, over the next bank holiday weekend and beyond.
Tenby Family Events
This famous holiday destination is a top pick for summer holidays in Pembrokeshire, so you’ll find many things on in Tenby to suit the whole family.
Tenby Summer Spectaculars
During the school summer holidays, the Tenby Summer Spectacular events, run by the Tenby Round Table, are among the most amazing Tenby Harbour events you can take part in. These open-air events feature live music, entertainment, food and drink stands, and loads of great games and activities on Tenby Harbour Beach for all the family. Each day ends with an impressive fireworks display lighting up the harbour. Dates for 2025 have yet to be announced.
Fireworks at Tenby Summer Spectacular
Tenby Car Show
If you’re looking for what's on in Tenby, Bank Holiday Weekend always has plenty going on. For instance, Carew Airfield near Tenby often hosts their Tenby Car Show during one of the May Bank Holidays and showcases the finest classic and vintage cars, motorbikes and military vehicles from across West Wales. The 2025 date has yet to be announced.
Tenby Music Festivals & Arts Festivals
Tenby Blues Festival
The scene of live music in Tenby comes alive each November with the annual Tenby Blues Festival when the town’s pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants become unique live music venues. Spread across three fun-filled days from 14th to 16th November 2025, this award-winning community event hosts almost 50 acts in over 20 venues.
Alongside ticketed events is the accompanying Blues Trail which offers free live music performances at many of Tenby’s popular spots such as The Lifeboat Tavern. Follow the trail to enjoy as many performances as possible and hear from some of the best Blues and Roots acts on the UK circuit.
Live music in Tenby for the Blues Festival
Tenby Arts Festival
Various locations including Church House, the Library Hall and St Mary’s Church host workshops, concerts, recitals, performances and more each September for the annual Tenby Arts Festival. One of the most popular parts of the event is the Rising Stars Concert; previous performers have gone on to win sought-after accolades such as the BBC Young Musician competition.
A brand new bi-lingual multi-arts festival, Y Lle Da/The Good Place, has recently been announced for 2025 and will take place in Tenby between the 21st and 23rd March.
Food and Drink Events in Tenby
Tenby Beer Festival
The Tenby Beer Festival is a charitable event held in November each year in the De Valence Pavillion and takes place on the 7th and 8th of November in 2025. It invites visitors to taste a superb selection of Welsh beers and ciders including brews from the likes of Tenby Brewing Co and HARBWR Brewery. The festival features live music from local bands and even has been known to screen Autumn Internationals rugby matches on the big screen.
Tenby Beer Festival
Tenby Sports Events
Two very special sporting events are hosted annually in Tenby: Ironman Wales and Long Course Weekend. Both events bring athletes and supporters to the area in their masses and the atmosphere in Tenby on event weekend is electric.
Expect to see flags hung proudly through the streets and in shop windows, with the sounds of cow bells being shaken throughout the town in support of the athletes. These outdoor events in Tenby are fantastic fun for all the family with child-friendly races held before the main events take place.
If these events interest you, discover the full range of Pembrokeshire sporting events that take place in the region every year.
Long Course Kinder - Long Course Weekend, Tenby
Ironman Wales
Held in Tenby since 2010, Ironman Wales is a challenging task that begins with a 2.4-mile swim at Tenby North Beach, followed by a demanding 112-mile cycle through Freshwater West, Pembroke and Carew, before culminating in a full marathon. The coastal scenery has made this an iconic race for those in the triathlon world. The next Ironman Wales takes place on 21st September 2025.
Long Course Weekend Wales (LCW)
Each June, Tenby experiences Long Course Weekend fever with three days of sports that appeal to first-timers and professionals alike. The mix-and-match formula attracts newbies and youngsters to the sport whilst also offering longer endurance distances for those who want a challenge.
Choose your discipline and distance or tackle the “full LCW” for an extra medal and major bragging rights. Swim on Friday (1.2 / 2.4 miles), cycle on Saturday (40 / 70 / 112 miles) and/or run on Sunday (5k / 10k / Half Marathon / Full Marathon).
The next Long Course Weekend Wales takes place from 27th to 29th June 2025. You might also be interested in checking out the global Long Course Weekend events too.
The Wales Sportive, part of Long Course Weekend
Christmas Events in Tenby
There are lots of things on in Tenby over Christmas. The cobbled streets and twinkling lights over the harbour are somehow even more enchanting over the festive period, and a visit to the seaside town at this time of year is guaranteed to leave you feeling magical.
Tenby Santa Run
Held in early December, the Tenby Santa Run sees hundreds of “Santas” taking part in a 3k charity run through the centre of the town down to the harbour. Wrap up warm and cheer – or dress up and join in! The 2025 date is yet to be announced.
Carew Castle Illuminations
Head to Carew Castle throughout December to see the Christmas Illuminations where enchanting light displays create a magical welcome. Take part in fun activity trails or listen to live music from local choirs to get you in the Christmassy spirit as you tour this medieval fortress.
Tenby Boxing Day Swim
Easily the best Tenby Bank Holiday event of the year is the Boxing Day Swim on Tenby North Beach. One of several Christmas events in Pembrokeshire, this has become one of Wales’ most-loved festive traditions, with audiences of thousands supporting the fearless crowds brave enough to dip their toes in the water.
With a record-breaking amount of participants year on year, this local charity fundraiser has seen numbers as high as 700 take part in recent years. The next Tenby Boxing Day Swim takes place on 26th December 2025.
© Crown Copyright, Tenby Boxing Day Swim
New Year's Eve, Tenby
To celebrate New Year’s Eve in Tenby, join the party which erupts on Tudor Square late on New Year’s Eve. Whether you’re planning a romantic meal in one of the nearby restaurants or sampling a local brew in one of the pubs, the Square is the place to be, come midnight!
With music and a mass countdown – it makes for a memorable New Year’s Eve and is a great example of one of the best free events in Tenby throughout the year. There’s no tickets, just make your way to Tudor Square - you might even see fireworks as the clock strikes twelve.
Stay in Tenby
There are so many incredible fun-filled events in Tenby to get involved with. From sports events, festivals, foodie happenings, celebrations and more, Tenby certainly packs a full calendar! Find out more about Pembrokeshire events and events in Saundersfoot.
Browse our holiday homes in Tenby and plan your stay around one of the fantastic events listed above. We always recommend doing a quick search to see what’s on in Tenby this weekend too, as you never know there might be a new event taking place that requires a last-minute escape to Pembrokeshire!
Coastal Cottages Tenby Holiday Cottages
Tenby is the perfect location for your next cottage holiday in Pembrokeshire. With four beautiful beaches which can rival any in the world, it's a must-visit destination for seaside escapes especially if you want holidays in Tenby with a sea view. Check out our range of Tenby holiday cottages to find the perfect base for your self-catering getaway; we even have Tenby cottages with hot tubs and luxury cottages in Tenby to choose from.
