Summer Events in Pembrokeshire
Which of Pembrokeshire's summer events will you attend?
Summers spent in Pembrokeshire are undeniably wonderful. The days are sunny and warm, the shores are refreshing and the atmosphere is cheery and welcoming. No doubt some of your days may be spent at the beach, frolicking in the sea and building sandcastles, or perhaps exploring one of the many spectacular attractions such as Pembroke Castle, Folly Farm or St Davids Cathedral.
That being said, it’s important not to forget about the fantastic family-friendly events which take place annually every summer holidays in Pembrokeshire. Make sure to get the diary out and carefully plan your holiday dates because many of these events are not to be missed.
The Pembrokeshire County Show
First up it’s the Pembrokeshire County Show. Taking place in mid-August at the Haverfordwest Showground, this event welcomes visitors from all over for a magnificent three-day celebration of our agricultural industry. Take the children along to see the livestock with prize cows, sheep shearing demonstrations, show jumping and dog shows. Browse the stalls for handmade Welsh products and make sure not to miss the Food Hall – think quality turkey sandwiches, locally made ice cream and Welsh cheeses galore! You will also see live music performances and entertainment, as well as get the chance to see new and vintage machinery in all its glory.
Axemen showing off their wood chopping skills
When is the 2025 Pembrokeshire County Show?
Pembrokeshire County Show 2025 takes place on Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st August.
Sunset Cinema
A personal favourite, the Sunset Cinema in Pembrokeshire is a series of outdoor cinema events brought to you by Milford Haven’s Torch Theatre. As you may have guessed by the name, you can expect to see well-known films and occasionally new releases broadcast onto a large screen in some of Pembrokeshire’s most picturesque locations. We’ve seen Grease at Picton Castle, Hairspray at Hilton Court Gardens, Back to the Future at Milford Waterfront and Dirty Dancing in Pembroke Castle to name but a few.
Bring along a camping chair and a picnic, or take advantage of the hot refreshments on offer, and settle down for an evening in front of your favourite film with friends. The screenings begin once the sun sets, so bring along a blanket and be prepared to join in with some sing-along moments if you’re viewing a popular choice such as Mamma Mia.
When is the Pembrokeshire Sunset Cinema 2025?
The Pembrokeshire Sunset Cinema events for 2025 will all be held at Saundersfoot Harbour and begin on Saturday 26th July with a screening of Top Gun: Maverick. See Toy Story and Bohemian Rhapsody on Friday 1st August or Grease on Friday the 8th. End your summer holidays with a showing of The Lion King and Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again, both of which are taking place on Friday 22nd August.
Outdoor Theatre
Similar to the Sunset Cinema events, you might wish to take in an evening of live theatre at a truly magnificent Pembrokeshire destination. Certainly one to tick off the bucket list, you can head out for an evening of Shakespeare at St Davids Bishop’s Palace or St Dogmaels Abbey each summer. Not only will you be guaranteed to be impressed with a great performance, but you’ll certainly have an unforgettable evening in these historical attractions.
You may also find outdoors theatre taking place at locations such as Cardigan Castle, Carew Castle and Pembroke Castle with a range of more child-friendly options too. Previous years have hosted live plays of some of David Walliams’ novels for instance.
St Davids Bishops Palace makes a perfect setting for some summer Shakespeare
What are the dates of the Outdoor Theatre in Pembrokeshire in 2025?
Visit Pembroke Castle on Wednesday 23rd July for a performance of Pride and Prejudice or book tickets for The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I on Wednesday 6th August. On Wednesday 20th August, they are hosting The Wind in the Willows. Carew Castle are hosting Immersion Theatre on Tuesday 29th July for a performance of William Shakespeare's The Tempest, followed by a child-friendly performance of musical, The Wind in the Willows on Tuesday 5th August.
Festival Arts are back in Pembrokeshire for another great season of outdoor theatre in 2025, with performances taking place between Tuesday 29th July and Tuesday 12th August. An annual event, Festival Arts put on a Shakespeare play at St Davids Bishop's Palace and a child-friendly piece at Mathry Village Hall, with various dates for each. They also host a poetry evenings too.
Cardigan Castle is welcoming back Illyria for their 2025 season of outdoor theatre with performances of HMS Pinafore on Tuesday 5th August, Pride and Prejudice on Tuesday 12th August and The Wind in the Willows on Thursday 21st August.
Tenby Summer Spectaculars
Head to Tenby harbour on a number of summer days throughout the summer holidays and you’ll be greeted with beachside activities and live entertainment to keep all the family occupied. Spend your days paddling in the sea, playing in the sand and jumping on the bouncy castle. Refreshments will be available with a selection of food and drinks available.
The highlight of the Summer Spectaculars is most certainly the evening display of fireworks. Set off over the water creating memorable reflections, the fireworks display takes place at the harbour – a must-see if you’re planning a summer holiday in Tenby. Find out more about the great events in Tenby.
When are the 2025 Tenby Summer Spectaculars?
The Tenby Summer Spectaculars 2025 will take place on Sunday 10th August and Sunday 24th August.
The Edge Festival
The quaint harbour side village of Solva hosts its annual Edge Festival early each August and is fantastic day out for all. With a mixture of sport, activities, shopping and performances; it’s no wonder that this event draws a great crowd year after year. Take part in an open water sea swim in the harbour, enjoy some live music from local bands, tuck into delicious food and get involved in competitions. Past activities include adventure trails, treasure hunts, bush crafts and more.
When is the Solva Edge Festival 2025?
The 2025 Solva Edge Festival is set to take place on Friday 25th, Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July.
Cardigan River and Food Festival
Taking place in the north of the county each August is the Cardigan River and Food Festival. A whole town event, this event combines a celebration of the River Teifi with a fantastic food festival creating a great summer’s day out. Activities and demonstrations take place to honour the river and its significant place in the town’s history, which an impressive 80+ food stalls take to the streets for visitors to browse.
Learn about the old coracle trade, enjoy a canoe ride, take in an RNLI demonstration and watch a cookery talk. Pop into Cardigan Castle for crafts and children’s activities such as face painting, and enjoy live music and dance performances from the food hall.
When is the 2025 Cardigan River and Food Festival?
The Cardigan River and Food Festival will be taking place on Saturday 16th July 2025.
Long Course Weekend
Tenby’s summer season kicks off in early July with everyone’s favourite triathlon event, the Long Course Weekend. Spread across three days Friday to Sunday, this sporting event creates a spine-tingling electricity throughout this seaside town for entire weekend. With the disciplines split into different distances, it allows everyone to get involved.
Fancy yourself as a budding triathlete? Sign up for the full Long Course Weekend and compete for all four medals and the Long Course title. Prefer to focus solely on cycling? Just sign up to the cycle on the Saturday and cheer on those who are taking part in the swim on Friday and those who are doing the run on Sunday. Just starting out on your sporting journey? Sign up for the 5k or 10k, and perhaps by next year you’ll be signing up for the Half Marathon.
Thousands of visitors and locals flock to Tenby for this event promising a superb atmosphere throughout the town year after year. If taking part isn’t quite your thing, your support is always welcomed along the route to cheer on those participating.
The Long Course Weekend Swim on Friday evening draws an audience of thousands
When is Long Course Weekend 2025?
The 2025 Long Course Weekend begins on Friday 27th June with a swim event and kids event, then continues on Saturday 28th June with a bike event before ending on Sunday 29th June with four run events; a full marathon, half marathon, 10k and 5k.
Ironman Wales
Almost like a seasonal bookend comes the Ironman Wales triathlon event in mid-September. Similar to the Long Course Weekend in that there are three disciplines; a swim, a cycle and a run; but different in that it takes place consecutively all in one day. An early start to the day for the swim often results in the chance to take in a stunning Tenby sunrise, then it’s a day of clapping and cheering until the evening when athletes start to arrive along the finish line having completed the mammoth course of a 2.4m swim, 112m cycle and a 26.2m run.
When is the 2025 Ironman Wales?
Ironman Wales 2025 takes place on Sunday 21st September.
