Calendar of South Pembrokeshire Coast Events
For a great day out by the beach check out our guide to South Pembrokeshire coast events and seaside festivals taking place each year. If you are looking for things to do and find out what’s on in Pembrokeshire, see the events listed below.
Event Dates for your diary
South Pembrokeshire Coast events and highlights throughout the year for your diary. Find out what’s on in 2025 from food festivals to sailing and sporting events, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
JANUARY
Saundersfoot Christmas Swim
A traditional New Year’s Day swim in the sea, offering a refreshing start to the year. Participants can register and enjoy the community atmosphere, with proceeds often supporting local charities.
MARCH
Y Lle Da/The Good Place Festival
A brand-new bilingual and multi-arts festival celebrating Welsh culture, featuring music, arts, literature, and performance. Organised by local creatives, it aims to be inclusive and vibrant, with a focus on the Welsh language.
MARCH
Tenby Steampunk Festival
A unique steampunk festival with traders, music, parades, teapot racing, tea duelling, and an art show. It attracts enthusiasts from across the UK, offering a quirky coastal experience.
MAY
The Big Retreat Festival
A festival focusing on wellness, music, food, and activities, set in a beautiful coastal setting. It’s ideal for families and those seeking relaxation, with workshops and live performances.
JUNE
Long Course Weekend
Europe’s biggest multisport festival, featuring swimming, cycling, and running over three days. It attracts over 11,000 athletes and 35,000 supporters, with events like the Wales Swim (2.4 miles) and Wales Marathon.
JUNE
Pembrokeshire Coast Triathlon
A triathlon event set against the Pembrokeshire coast, offering a challenging course for athletes, with swimming, cycling, and running segments.
SEPTEMBER
Saundersfoot Harbour Festival
A festival with food, music, and activities, celebrating the coastal community, often featuring street food and live performances.
SEPTEMBER
Tenby Arts Festival
An annual festival featuring music, art, performances, and workshops, with highlights like the Rising Stars Concert, enhancing the cultural coastal experience.
SEPTEMBER
Ironman Wales
Prestigious Ironman triathlon, including a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, and 26.2-mile run, attracting international athletes and spectators.
NOVEMBER
Tenby Blues Festival
A music festival featuring blues and roots acts, with over 50 performances across 20 venues, including a free Blues Trail.
discover Pembrokeshire Beaches
If you are going to a coastal event in South Pembrokeshire, check out some of the other beaches nearby
Top South Pembrokeshire Beaches
Looking for top South Pembrokeshire Coast destinations? Miles of sandy beaches, traditional seaside towns and family attractions. Walk the coastal path or find family friendly Blue Flag beaches. There are sandy beaches in South Pembrokeshire which are safe for swimming as well as dog friendly beaches for long walks with our four legged friends.
Blue Flag
Family Friendly award winning beaches
Dog friendly
For long walks with our four legged friends.
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