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Events in and around Barmouth

Barmouth has many annual events and festivals, the main ones are listed here but other events are organised during the year – check our Facebook page for information about What’s On during your visit. Always confirm dates/times before making travel arrangements – see individual event websites or contact the Tourist Information Centre for details.

Dragon Theatre Barmouth
Hallowe'en Storytelling for Adults

25th October 2025

HALLOWE'EN STORYTELLING FOR ADULTS at The Dragon Theatre

Featuring DANIEL MORDEN and local tellers

SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER

Link to tickets

https://www.theatryddraig.cymru/events/fol

Fireworks Barmouth
Bonfire Night

1st November 2025

Weather permitting, music, fireworks & a bonfire on the island. Viewable from the prom.


Christmas Barmouth
Late Night Shopping and Christmas Lights

4th December 2025

From 5:30pm in Talbot Square - the lights will be turned on and shops will be open. 


Christmas Barmouth
Santa Dash

13th December 2025

Warm yourselves up for the 2025 Barmouth Santa Dash 🎅🏼 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🏃🏼‍♂️ on Saturday 13th December.

Registration from 10:30am at Barmouth RNLI Station, race starts at 11am.

This is a fun 2-mile run (jog or walk!) with paid entry to include a Santa Suit, medal and goodie bag for all finishers. This is not a chip-timed run. The route takes you from the RNLI Station to the north end of the prom and back.

Entries £10 (includes a Santa suit, medal and goodie bag for all finishers). Free entry for accompanied children (maximum 2 per adult) aged 12 years and under, to include Santa hat. Additional child entries can be purchased at £5 each.

Christmas Barmouth
Tractors with Lights Parade

14th December 2025

Join us for an exciting Christmas parade featuring tractors with lights on Sunday, December 14th! The parade will start at the Marian car park in Dolgellau at 17:30, and will make its way through town, then onto Llanelltyd, Bontddu, Barmouth, and finally, Porthmadog. We'll have a 30-minute stop in Barmouth and another stop in Porthmadog for people to admire the tractors and take pictures. We're raising money for two charities. If you're interested in joining the parade, please call Damian at 07887953888

Barmouth 10k run
Barmouth 10k Run

13th June 2026

Rapidly becoming a Barmouth institution, this has to be the most scenic run in the country.

 Starting and finishing on Barmouth Harbour and running across the iconic Barmouth bridge this is a run not to be missed.

Food Festival Barmouth
Barmouth Food Festival

5th July 2026

Barmouth Town Council are hosting a food festival. There will be live music, stalls and children's activities. More details nearer the time.

Llanbedr Beer Festival
Llanbedr Beer Festival

TBD September 2026

This weekend of real ale (including local brews), live music and splendid Welsh hospitality is always popular. It all takes place in the picturesque village of Llanbedr on the banks of the Artro river, approximately seven miles north of Barmouth.

Walking Festival Barmouth
Barmouth Walking Festival

12th - 21st September 2026

Reserve the dates for 2026 now!

One of Britains biggest Walking Festivals with 38 walks over 10 days. Covering new routes and old favourites in Southern Snowdonia. 



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