Pontypridd Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Pontypridd and surrounding areas
Pontypridd unveils the holiday season with holiday activities and things to do across the town center and along the River Taff, offering vibrant festive events and winter festivals. Community highlights include the Pontypridd Christmas Cracker Event and family runners in Fun Run with Santa - Mini Athletics, with seasonal markets and performances creating bright lights and lively holiday attractions. From carol evenings to market stalls, Pontypridd’s mix of festive events and family-focused activities makes it a welcoming spot for seasonal celebrations.
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Christmas Markets
27 eventsPrivate ski gondolas and hot air balloon booths within the Jäger Barn Bar.
Christmas Parties
18 eventsNew Year's Eve celebration at a modern event venue.
Christmas Lights
16 eventsWinter wonderland beside Caerphilly Castle
Christmas Activities
35 eventsMeet Santa in the historic Cardiff Castle Nursery
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Bristol Christmas Market
(Bristol)
Private ski gondolas and hot air balloon booths within the Jäger Barn Bar.
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New Year's Eve Extravaganza
(Newport)
New Year's Eve celebration at a modern event venue.
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Caerphilly on Ice
(Caerphilly)
Winter wonderland beside Caerphilly Castle
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Cardiff Christmas Festival
(Cardiff)
Diverse live entertainment in the Spiegel Theatre
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Visit Santa at the Castle
(Cardiff)
Meet Santa in the historic Cardiff Castle Nursery
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Christmas at Bute Park
(Cardiff)
Enchanted mile-long light trail with 15 unique light zones.
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Christmas Shows Near Pontypridd
Christmas shows, theater performances, and holiday entertainment in Pontypridd.
Cardiff Christmas Festival
Step into the enchanting Cardiff Christmas Festival, featuring a spectacular lineup of live...
View full details →Carols by Candlelight
Step into a world of festive enchantment at Wells Cathedral's 'Carols by Candlelight'...
View full details →Pontypridd Christmas Events Map
See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
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Pontypridd Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual events include the Christmas Cracker event and the official Christmas lights switch-on, both held in the town centre with market stalls, entertainment, and festive activities.
Pontypridd celebrates with a lantern parade led by local school children and a festive switch-on ceremony, often featuring local choirs and community groups.
The town centre is the main hub for light displays, but you’ll also find festive decorations and neighborhood displays in residential areas around Pontypridd.
Christmas markets and local makers are typically found in the town centre, especially during the Christmas Cracker event and lights switch-on celebrations.
Free activities include the Christmas lights switch-on, outdoor cinema, market stalls, and Santa’s Grotto at Pontypridd Museum, all open to the public with no admission fees.
Families enjoy the fairground rides, children’s entertainment, Santa’s Grotto, and the lantern parade, all part of the town’s festive events and markets.