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This week in the Wales
ExhibitionUntil 4 Apr · Cardiff
Ffasiwn at National Museum Cardiff
A decade of "anti-fashion" portraiture from the south Wales Valleys, told by the young people who lived it.
National Museum Cardiff, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NPFree entry
ExhibitionUntil 20 Sept · Ceredigion
Brexit Wales, 10 Years On
Four Welsh photographers and artists mark a decade since the referendum with a free, thoughtful exhibition on what actually changed.
Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth University, Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3DEFree entry
ExhibitionUntil 31 Oct · Wrexham
Anthony Shapland: murmur
A major free solo show from Welsh artist Anthony Shapland exploring rural queerness through new film and light-and-sound work.
Tŷ Pawb, Market Street, Wrexham, LL13 8BBFree entry
ExhibitionUntil 20 Sept · Swansea
Swansea Open 2026
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery's celebrated open-submission show, spotlighting a record 400 Swansea-connected artists across every medium.
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Alexandra Road, Swansea SA1 5DZFree
MarketUntil 31 Dec · Cardiff
Cardiff Central Market
A grand Victorian indoor market in the middle of Cardiff, trading Monday to Saturday.
Cardiff Market, St Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1AUFree entry
ExhibitionUntil 28 Oct · Cardiff
Enamel, Glass, Pâte de Verre: as Material Thought
A free exhibition at Craft in the Bay exploring enamel and glass as materials for ideas, not just decoration, from leading Welsh craft makers.
Craft in the Bay, The Flourish, Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff CF10 4QHFree admission
Outdoors👋 Meet peopleSat 12 – Tue 15 Sept · Crickhowell
AstroCamp Autumn 2026
A weekend camped under Brecon Beacons dark skies, with guided stargazing, talks and telescopes provided for beginners.
Cwmdu Caravan and Camping Site, St Michael's Close, Crickhowell, Powys NP8 1RPCamping plus event ticket, typically from around £60pp for the weekend — see gostargazing.co.uk for exact 2026 pricing
Food & drink👋 Meet peopleUntil 31 Oct · Cardiff
Good Food Cardiff Autumn Festival
A seven-week city-wide festival of free, community-run food events — harvest celebrations, cooking demos and grow-your-own days across Cardiff.
Venues across Cardiff — community centres, gardens and allotments (see foodcardiff.com for full programme)Free
MusicTue 22 Sept · Cardiff
The Tubs at Clwb Ifor Bach
Welsh power-pop favourites The Tubs play Cardiff's best-loved grassroots venue on their UK tour, in the heart of the city centre.
11 Womanby Street, Cardiff, CF10 1BRFrom around £16
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