January in Llandudno is a quieter month. The Christmas lights have come down, beaches are peaceful, and the town takes a well-earned breath after the festive season. It’s also the perfect time to plan your 2026 visits and day trips.
Here’s a collection of key events across the year, from sporting highlights and motorsport to family favourites and festive celebrations.
🎱 February – Sport & Spectacle
- Nick Beer Llandudno 10K
📅 Sun 15 Feb 2026
🏃 Scenic coastal race around the Great Orme.
🔗 Nick Beer Llandudno 10K 2026 Details & Registration - Welsh Open Snooker – Venue Cymru
📅 23 Feb – 1 Mar 2026
🏟️ World-ranking snooker returns with top professionals competing.
🔗 Ticket Information
🏃 March – Runners & Spring Energy
- Llandudno Half Marathon & 10 Mile
📅 Sun 29 Mar 2026
🏃 Coastal running with sea views and a lively promenade finish.
🔗 Llandudno Half Marathon Details & Registration
🕰️ May – Victorian Extravaganza, Transport & Supercars
- Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
📅 Sat 2 – Mon 4 May 2026
🎩 Victorian-themed celebrations with steam engines, rides, and street entertainment.
🔗 Official Facebook Site - Llandudno Transport Festival
📅 Sat 2 – Mon 4 May 2026
🚍 Vintage buses, tractors, and cars — for all transport enthusiasts.
🔗 Official Website - Supercar Sunday – Llandudno Promenade
📅 Sun 3 May 2026
🏎️ High-end supercars on display along the promenade.
🔗 Official Facebook Page
🏴☠️ June – Family Fun, Cruises & Sporting Events
- Conwy Pirate Festival
📅 Sat 13 – Sun 14 Jun 2026
🏴☠️ Pirate parades, battles, live entertainment, and family activities.
🔗 Official Website - Waverley Paddle Steamer – Llandudno Visits
📅 Fri 19 – Mon 22 Jun 2026 (provisional)
🚢 Historic paddle steamer cruises along the North Wales coast.
🔗 Waverley Excursions Official Website - Llandudno Triathlon & Duathlon
📅 Sun 28 Jun 2026
🏊♂️🚴♂️🏃 Multi-discipline coastal event along the promenade.
🔗 Details & Registration
🏍️ September – Honda Goldwing Light Parade
- Llandudno Honda Goldwing Light Parade
📅 Sat 5 Sep 2026
🏍️ Illuminated motorcycles parade along the promenade.
🔗 Lions Club of Llandudno Facebook Post
🍂 October – Autumn Colours & Motorsport
- National Scooter Rally – Llandudno
📅 Fri 23 – Sun 25 Oct 2026
🛵 Scooter parades, scenic rides, and social events for enthusiasts.
🔗 British Scooter Rallies Asspciation - Lewis & Hunter Cambrian Rally
📅 Sat 24 Oct 2026
🏎️ High-performance rally cars with ceremonial start/finish in town.
🔗 Cambrian Rally Official Website
🎆 November – Fireworks & Running
- Llandudno Fireworks Display
📅 TBC (usually early Nov)
🎇 Lighting up the seafront for community celebrations.
🔗 Official Facebook Page - Conwy Half Marathon
📅 Sun 15 Nov 2026
🏃 Scenic race through historic Conwy.
🔗 Conwy Half Marathon Details & Registration
🎄 December – Festive Llandudno
- Llandudno Christmas Market
📅 Late Nov – Dec 2026 (TBC)
🎁 Seasonal food, gifts, and crafts; hoping for a spectacular return in 2026.
🔗 Official Facebook Page - Christmas Lights & Festive Events
📅 Throughout Dec
🎄 Dazzling lights, carol singing, and seasonal entertainment. Family-friendly highlights:- 5K Santa Dash – Run in a Santa outfit along the promenade.
- Boxing Day Swim – Brave participants take a chilly dip in the sea.
- Llandudno Christmas Express – Festive train traveling through Llandudno, Craig-y-Don, and West Shore.
✨ Also Worth Noting in 2026
- Venue Cymru – Concerts, Shows & Theatre
📅 All year round
🎶 Touring productions, live music, comedy, and family shows.
🔗 Venue Cymru Website
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