What's on in Ebbw Vale

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Volunteers Needed for Cwrt Mytton Gardening Project

Delivering services to Abertillery, Blaina, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, Nantyglo and Tredegar

Wed 22 JulRassau Community Centre(1mi)

via Rassau Community CentreCurated

Likely freeCommunity

Oakdale Silver Band

Join us for a wonderful afternoon of music at the bandstand in Bedwellty Park! Entry is FREE and no booking is necessary. This FREE concert is part of the Summer Bandstand Concert programme that has been organised by Tredegar Town Council. For more information or email Alternatively call Bedwellty House & Park on .

Sun 26 JulAbertillery Community Education Centre(4.9mi)

via Abertillery Community Education CentreCurated

Likely freeCommunity

Oakdale Silver Band

Sun 26 Jul15:00Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre(0.5mi)

via Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre

Community

Mission to Mars: Astronaut School

Prepare for launch at Bedwellty House and train like a real astronaut! In our exciting Mission to Mars: Astronaut School, young space explorers will discover the science behind space travel and astronaut training through fun, hands-on challenges. Explore NASA’s surprising link with nappies Take on the famous Egg Drop Challenge to protect your “astronaut cargo” Learn how astronauts survive, travel, and work in space This interactive workshop is perfect for curious minds who dream of space, rockets, and life beyond Earth. Packed with problem-solving, engineering, and space science, it’s an out-of-this-world experience! Blast off into science and adventure! Book online here.

Thu 30 JulAbertillery Community Education Centre(4.9mi)

via Abertillery Community Education CentreCurated

Community

Mission to Mars: Astronaut School

Thu 30 Jul10:00Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre(0.5mi)

via Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre

Likely freeCommunity

Event : More to Life than Work - 'Hiya Butt! Bay'

There's more to life than work!Explore the hobbies, past-times and sports of mining communities in o...

Mon 3 AugBig Pit National Coal Museum(4.7mi)

via Big Pit National Coal MuseumLocal gem

Community

Around £20

Hyrox Games: Abertillery

Join us at Abertillery Sports Centre for our next Hyrox Games! Eight stations - 6 minutes per station - 2 minutes break: Shuttle Run Ski Erg Rowing Machine Sled Push (40kg men / 30kg women) Broad Jump Burpees Farmers Carry (24kg men / 16kg women) Weighted Lunge (20kg men / 10kg women) Wall Balls (6kg men / 4kg women) Registration opens at 5pm and the event starts at 5.30pm. £20 per pair To book your place, or ask at reception.

Fri 7 AugAbertillery Community Education Centre(4.9mi)

via Abertillery Community Education CentreCurated

Community

Around £20

Hyrox Games: Abertillery

Fri 7 Aug17:00Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre(0.5mi)

via Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre

Community

Around £16

Breakfast with the Princesses

Join us for a magical morning of singing, dancing, and sparkle-filled fun with Aurora and Rapunzel! Our princesses can’t wait to welcome your little ones for an enchanting start to the day. Children will enjoy a delicious, cooked breakfast along with a special royal treat, while adults can relax with a bacon or sausage roll and a pastry treat on the side. It’s the perfect family event for making memories, meeting the princesses, and starting the day with a little bit of magic. £16 per child | £8 per adult Book online here

Sat 8 AugAbertillery Community Education Centre(4.9mi)

via Abertillery Community Education CentreCurated

Community

Around £16

Breakfast with the Princesses

Back to All Events Join us for a magical morning of singing, dancing, and sparkle-filled fun with Aurora and Rapunzel! Our princesses can’t wait to welcome your little ones for an enchanting start to the day. Children will enjoy a delicious, cooked breakfast along with a special royal treat, while adults can relax with a bacon or sausage roll and a pastry treat on the side. It’s the perfect family event for making memories, meeting the princesses, and starting the day with a little bit of magic. £16 per child

Sat 8 Aug10:00Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre(0.5mi)

via Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre

Likely freeCommunity

Event : More to Life than Work - Wrestling

There's more to life than work!Explore the hobbies, past-times and sports of mining communities in o...

Tue 11 Aug12:00Big Pit National Coal Museum(4.7mi)

via Big Pit National Coal MuseumLocal gem

BEAN & BREAD (Rogerstone) Handbuild Pottery Fairy House Workshop

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Around £34

BEAN & BREAD (Rogerstone) Handbuild Pottery Fairy House Workshop

Hand build your very own tea-light fairy house in strong stoneware clay at Bean & Bread in Rogerstone.

Sun 16 Aug04:30@ Melanie Made Mud(3.5mi)

via @ Melanie Made Mud

Likely freeCommunity

Event : More to Life than Work - Coal Rocks

There's more to life than work!Explore the hobbies, past-times and sports of mining communities in o...

Tue 18 Aug12:00Big Pit National Coal Museum(4.7mi)

via Big Pit National Coal MuseumLocal gem

Community

Around £30

Clayton Shorthouse Memorial Triathlon

The Clayton Shorthouse Memorial Triathlon is back for 2026 at Ebbw Vale Sports Centre! This triathlon is ideal for beginners and features a range of races, including a Junior Aquathlon for children aged 8 - 14 years: Relay Event: 400m Swim, 10km Cycle & 2.5km Run (£30 per person) Super Sprint: 400m Swim, 10km Cycle & 2.5km Run (£15 per person) TriStar 1: 150m Swim & 1.5km Run (£10 per person) TriStar 2: 200m Swim & 2km Run (£10 per person) TriStar 3: 300m Swim & 3km Run (£10 per person) TriStar Start: 50m Swim & 600m Run (£10 per person) The course is well-supported with numerous volunteers ensuring participants have a smooth and enjoyable experience. Join us in honouring the memory of our late friend, Clayton Shorthouse, by taking part in this special event. All proceeds will go to North Gwent Cardiac Rehabilitation & Aftercare Charity. For more information on the races, or to sign up for the event, please visit the British Triathlon website here.

Sun 23 AugAbertillery Community Education Centre(4.9mi)

via Abertillery Community Education CentreCurated

Community

Around £30

Clayton Shorthouse Memorial Triathlon

Sun 23 Aug14:30Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre(0.5mi)

via Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre

Likely freeCommunity

Event : Butty Bear

Butty, the coolest bear in Blaenafon, will be 'chilling' with us throughout the Summer at Big Pit, so come along to say ‘shwmae’ and have a selfie!

Mon 24 AugBig Pit National Coal Museum(4.7mi)

via Big Pit National Coal MuseumLocal gem

Likely freeCinema

Event : More to Life than Work - Cinema

There's more to life than work!Explore the hobbies, past-times and sports of mining communities in o...

Tue 25 Aug12:00Big Pit National Coal Museum(4.7mi)

via Big Pit National Coal MuseumLocal gem

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Venues with events near Ebbw Vale

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre0.5 miles away Rassau Community Centre1.0 mile away

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Gwent, Wales

Ebbw Vale has nearby local names including Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre, Beaufort Male Voice Choir Hall and Rassau Resource Community Centre. We bring the dates around them together, because local plans can be musical, practical or a good way to meet people nearby. Near Here keeps event details around Ebbw Vale together so you can see what's happening without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you head out.

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Volunteers Needed for Cwrt Mytton Gardening Project

Oakdale Silver Band

Oakdale Silver Band

Mission to Mars: Astronaut School

Mission to Mars: Astronaut School

Event : More to Life than Work - 'Hiya Butt! Bay'

Hyrox Games: Abertillery

Hyrox Games: Abertillery

Breakfast with the Princesses

Breakfast with the Princesses

Event : More to Life than Work - Wrestling

BEAN & BREAD (Rogerstone) Handbuild Pottery Fairy House Workshop

Event : More to Life than Work - Coal Rocks

Clayton Shorthouse Memorial Triathlon

Clayton Shorthouse Memorial Triathlon

Event : Butty Bear

Event : More to Life than Work - Cinema

Venues with events near Ebbw Vale

More about Ebbw Vale

Enjoyed the look of Ebbw Vale?

What's on near Ebbw Vale, in your inbox

Volunteers Needed for Cwrt Mytton Gardening Project

Oakdale Silver Band

Oakdale Silver Band

Mission to Mars: Astronaut School

Mission to Mars: Astronaut School

Event : More to Life than Work - 'Hiya Butt! Bay'

Hyrox Games: Abertillery

Hyrox Games: Abertillery

Breakfast with the Princesses

Breakfast with the Princesses

Event : More to Life than Work - Wrestling

BEAN & BREAD (Rogerstone) Handbuild Pottery Fairy House Workshop

Event : More to Life than Work - Coal Rocks

Clayton Shorthouse Memorial Triathlon

Clayton Shorthouse Memorial Triathlon

Event : Butty Bear

Event : More to Life than Work - Cinema