Say cheese! Caerphilly Cheese Festival is back for 2026!
Get ready for a fantastic weekend of live music, great food and a whole load of fun! Including food, drink & craft stalls, a funfair, street entertainers, and lots on offer from town centre businesses, there’s something for everyone.
The annual festival will take place in Caerphilly town centre and the grassed area at the rear of Caerphilly Castle. There will be an abundance of food, craft and drink stalls, with a special hot food court and drinking area in Twyn Car Park.
The event features over 25 acts across 3 main live music areas:
- The Green Lady Stage (Cardiff Road)
- The Castle Moat Stage (Crescent Road / rear of Caerphilly Castle)
- The Leaning Tower Main Stage (The Twyn Car Park)
For more information on the event, go to the Visit Caerphilly website, the official Facebook page, or the official Facebook event.
For all event enquiries, please email events@caerphilly.gov.uk or call 01443 866390.
To apply for trade space at any of this year’s town centre events, please fill out the online application form.
This event is supported by Caerphilly Town Council and organised by Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Please note: all information is subject to change.
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August 2026, 9am-5pm
The Caerphilly Cheese Festival is a two-day event including different types of entertainment and activities such as live music, food and drink stalls, a funfair and more! There's something to suit everyone and there's a whole lot of fun to be had!
Caerphilly town centre, CF83 1JL, and rear of Caerphilly Castle
Tel: 01443 866390
Email: events@caerphilly.gov.uk
Directions
Exit Junction 32 of M4, take the A470 then A468 and follow signs for Caerphilly.
Public car parks, including disabled bays, can be found at the following locations:
• Station Terrace car park, CF83 1JU (pay-and-display)
• Caerphilly Park-and-Ride, CF83 1JU (free)
• Crescent Road car park, CF83 1AB (pay-and-display)
• Morrisons / Castle Court Shopping Centre, CF83 1XP (free, maximum stay 3 hours)
Please check signage on arrival.
Road closures will be in place through Cardiff Road, Twyn Road and some adjacent side streets.
View the Stagecoach Live Bus Route Finder
Visit Transport For Wales for train times and tickets
Visit Trainline for train times and tickets
Click below to see a parking map for the Caerphilly Cheese Festival.
The Caerphilly Cheese Festival offers a fantastic day trip for groups, with coach parking available just off the event site. For coach bookings, please email events@caerphilly.gov.uk.
More information coming soon.
Get ready for a fantastic weekend of live music, great food and a whole load of fun!
More information coming soon.
More information coming soon.
Portable toilets can be found throughout the event site, with a hub at The Twyn Car Park.
Toilets are also available at Caerphilly Library and Ffos Caerffili during these sites' opening hours.
Other public toilet facilities can be found using the National Toilet Map via the link below.
If you’re wondering whether your pooch pals can attend the Caerphilly Cheese Festival with you – YES, they can!
Dogs kept on leads are welcome at the event to enjoy a paw-fect day out!
Please note: while dogs are welcome at the Caerphilly Cheese Festival, we advise owners intending to bring their dogs to exercise caution due to the higher volume of people. We ask that owners please consider both their dogs’ and other attendees’ welfare.
Owners bringing dogs to the event do so at their own risk and liability.
We know that crowds and lots of noise can be overwhelming for some people, so our Sensory Sanctuary will be available at our town centre events for those with autism and other neurodivergence needs, or anyone who needs to take a break.
You’ll find a quiet space at Caerphilly Library between 9.30am and 4pm on Saturday 30th August.
Caerphilly Castle recently fully reopened following two years of extensive conservation and refurbishment works. Be sure to pay a visit and see the upgrades yourself during this year’s Caerphilly Cheese Festival!
Visit the Cadw website for more information.
Caerphilly Marketplace is situated at Morrisons Caerphilly and showcases over 30 stalls from small businesses around the South Wales area.
Free parking is available at Morrisons for up to 3 hours.
Caerphilly's shipping container-style market is open for business, offering even more choice of delicious food and drink options!
The venue will be host to The Caerphilly Cheese Comedy Weekender, tickets available at the link below.
Email events@caerphilly.gov.uk or call 01443 866390 for more information!
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