What's on in Penmaen

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Penmaen.

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Comedy

Around £10

Comedy Night

Get ready for a night of unmissable laughs as Comedy Night returns to Newbridge Memo this September!

Sat 12 SeptNewbridge Memo(1.7mi)

via Newbridge MemoCurated

Community

Lil" Leaders Grading

Right then — Lil" Leaders Grading at The Practice Pad. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Sat 12 Sept10:00The Practice Pad(1.7mi)

via The Practice Pad

Community

Colour Belt Grading

Another belter from The Practice Pad. Colour Belt Grading — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Sun 13 Sept09:00The Practice Pad(1.7mi)

via The Practice Pad

Community

Around £7.50

Mayhem of Mas 4 Animals

Join us for some family fun with Mayhem of Mad4Animals at Parc Bryn Bach! Enjoy ninety minutes packed with a high energy show plus hands on animal handling that turns everyone into a brave explorer. Sessions take place at 10.30am, 1pm and 3pm. Tickets are £7.50 per person, babies in arms are free. For more information visit Mayhem of Mad4animals | Mad4Animals Book your tickets here

Sat 19 SeptAbertillery Community Education Centre(4.7mi)

via Abertillery Community Education CentreCurated

Community

Around £7.50

Mayhem of Mas 4 Animals

Sun 20 SeptAbertillery Community Education Centre(4.7mi)

via Abertillery Community Education CentreCurated

Community

Around £35

Eagles Tribute Evening

Join us for an unforgettable night celebrating the iconic sounds of the Eagles! Enjoy all your favorite hits performed live by a talented tribute band,…

Fri 25 SeptThe Rolling Jack(1.7mi)

via The Rolling JackLocal gem

Live Music

Around £12

Bandeoke

Ever dreamed of fronting a live band? Now’s your chance to grab the mic and live out your rockstar moment! On Friday 2nd October 2026 , Bandaoke is back and lands at Newbridge Memo - and it’s set to be electric. What’s Bandaoke? Think karaoke… but with a full live band behind you. No backing tracks, no safety net — just real musicians, real energy, and you at centre stage. Pick your song, bring your crew, and step into the spotlight in the Memo’s iconic Ballroom. Whether you're channelling Freddie Mercury, Beyoncé, or Bon Jovi, this is your moment to shine. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just up for something bold (and seriously fun), Bandaoke is all about big tunes, great vibes, and unforgettable nights. Tickets: £12 advance | £15 on the door Book now: Online: below Don’t just watch the show - be the show.

Fri 2 OctNewbridge Memo(1.7mi)

via Newbridge MemoCurated

Likely freeHistory & HeritageTalks & Lectures

Heritage Talk: 20 Places of World Significance

Join Blaenau Gwent Heritage Form for their next FREE Heritage Talk at Bedwellty House: 20 Places of International or World Significance within 20 (or 25) Miles of Blaenau Gwent With guest speaker John Burrows. Entry is free, and no booking is necessary. For more information visit https://blaenau-gwent-heritage-forum.co.uk/

Thu 8 OctAbertillery Community Education Centre(4.7mi)

via Abertillery Community Education CentreCurated

Community

Around £26

Psychic Sally

The nation’s favourite psychic is back on tour! Sally has been wowing theatre audiences young and old around the world for over 12 years. Her show will have you on the edge of your seat, as she continues to bring mediumship into the 21st century. Whether you know her from her hit TV series, through watching her on Celebrity Big Brother or reading one of her best-selling books, there is nothing quite like seeing Sally live on stage.

Fri 23 OctNewbridge Memo(1.7mi)

via Newbridge MemoCurated

Faulty Towers - The Original Dining Experience

Community

Around £60

Faulty Towers - The Original Dining Experience

Step into the hilarious world of Fawlty Towers as this immersive, laugh-out-loud dining experience brings the chaos of Basil Fawlty and his eccentric team to life around you. Expect comedy, surprises, and plenty of audience interaction as the action unfolds right at your table.

Fri 23 OctThe Rolling Jack(1.7mi)

via The Rolling JackLocal gem

Murder Mystery Meal - Rise & Demise: The Turning

Community

Around £33

Murder Mystery Meal - Rise & Demise: The Turning

'Five years after the Vampire–Werewolf War nearly destroyed their kind, vampires cling to survival. The ancient Ascension has become “The Turning”, an annual ritual where humans risk everything to join the undead. Last year, the ritual saw the death of an Elder and a shattered hierarchy. Tonight, as The Turning begins, ambition, danger, and blood are impossible to ignore.' Written by Michelle Midwinter Join the amazing Death on Demand for this Murder Mystery Meal at the Memo!

Sat 24 OctNewbridge Memo(1.7mi)

via Newbridge MemoCurated

Community

Around £60

Faulty Towers - The Original Dining Experience

Sat 24 OctThe Rolling Jack(1.7mi)

via The Rolling JackLocal gem

Community

Black Belt Pre Grading 1

Black Belt Pre Grading 1? At The Practice Pad? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Sat 24 Oct10:00The Practice Pad(1.7mi)

via The Practice Pad

Community

Black Belt Pre Grading 2

The Practice Pad is being delightfully mysterious about Black Belt Pre Grading 2. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Sun 25 Oct10:00The Practice Pad(1.7mi)

via The Practice Pad

Community

Black Belt Pre Grading 3

Found this on The Practice Pad's radar. Black Belt Pre Grading 3 — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Sat 31 Oct10:00The Practice Pad(1.7mi)

via The Practice Pad

Community

Halloween Party

Valley Taekwon-do Academy hasn't given us the full script, but Halloween Party has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Sat 31 Oct17:00Valley Taekwon-do Academy(2.5mi)

via Valley Taekwon-do Academy

Community

Black Belt Pre Grading 4

Found this on Valley Taekwon-do Academy's radar. Black Belt Pre Grading 4 — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Sun 1 Nov10:00Valley Taekwon-do Academy(2.5mi)

via Valley Taekwon-do Academy

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Venues with events near Penmaen

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

The Practice Pad1.7 miles away Newbridge Memo1.7 miles away The Rolling Jack1.7 miles away

More about Penmaen

Gwent, Wales

Penmaen is in south-east Wales, where valleys, market towns and community venues sit close together. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Penmaen events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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