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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.

Manley Hopkins Barmouth
Hopkins Day

31st May 2025

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Gerard Manley Hopkin's first visit to the Jesuit House in Barmouth (then Aber House). Including a lecture, trip to George III in Penmaenpool and other events.


Gerard Manley Hopkins SJ (28 July 1844 – 8 June 1889) was an English poet and Jesuit priest, whose posthumous fame places him among the leading English poets. His prosody – notably his concept of sprung rhythm – established him as an innovator, as did his praise of God through vivid use of imagery and nature.

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Barmouth 10k run
Barmouth 10k Run

14th June 2025

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.

Bermo Fest Barmouth
Bermo Fest

2025 plans TBC

Following the sucessful Music fest and Carnival last year, 2024 sees the launch of Bermo Fest. Friday night is carnival night with an early evening procession. Saturday live music on the prom into the evening and on Sunday the fun moves to the harbour with a raft race, "have a go sessions" and more planned. 

Food Festival Barmouth
Barmouth Food Festival

6th July 2025

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

2025 dates TBC

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

13th - 22nd September 2025

Reserve the dates for 2025 now!

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



Hurly Burly
Hurly Burly Swimming Event

10th October 2025

Set in North Wales on the edge of Snowdonia, this is one of the most beautifully wild river swims you’ll find. It starts on the sandy beach of Barmouth, and takes swimmers underneath Barmouth Bridge, a mile and a half wide iconic railway bridge.

Fireworks Barmouth
Bonfire Night

1st November 2025 TBC

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. 


Tractor run
Tractors with lights parade

14th December 2025

Christmas tractors with lights parade, start from Dolgellau to Barmouth then on to porthmadog

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