{"id":16031,"date":"2026-01-16T10:57:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T10:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/?post_type=events&#038;p=16031"},"modified":"2026-08-13T16:43:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T15:43:03","slug":"caerphilly-cheese-festival-2026","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/en\/events\/caerphilly-cheese-festival-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Caerphilly Cheese Festival 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\" single-featured-image\">\t\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Caerphilly-Cheese-Festival-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"video-tagline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t<section id=\"\" class=\"block text-block\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Please note: all information is subject to change.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4tsU9VF\">Join the official Facebook event for regular updates!<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>To apply for trade space at any of this year\u2019s town centre events, please fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vGg9Ws-tLkaRgSm0tCsxTVJY7Z2yxWNFuGZu87LWlj1UQjI3SzhZVUVTS0paS0hRTklTRUVQQlQyUC4u\">online application form<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<h4>For general event enquiries, please email <a href=\"mailto:events@caerphilly.gov.uk\">events@caerphilly.gov.uk<\/a> or call 01443 866390.<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p>SAY CHEESE! Caerphilly County Borough Council\u2019s Events Team are pleased to announce that The Caerphilly Cheese Festival is returning on Saturday 29th &amp; Sunday 30th August 2026!<\/p>\n<p>The festival will take place in Caerphilly Town Centre, CF83 1JL, and the grassed area at the rear of Caerphilly Castle. There will be an abundance of live music, food and drink stalls, with a special hot food court and drinking area in Twyn Car Park.<\/p>\n<p>Key town centre pubs and bistros will be creating outdoor drinking areas for visitors to sit down and relax whilst enjoying the entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the Caerphilly Cheese Festival, go to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.caerphillycheesefestival.co.uk\">official website<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheBigCheeseCaerphilly\">official Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For all event enquiries, please email <a href=\"mailto:events@caerphilly.gov.uk\">events@caerphilly.gov.uk<\/a> or call 01443 866390.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Parking and Transport<\/h2>\n<p>Click the image below for a PDF version of the Caerphilly Cheese Festival parking map.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CaerphillyCheeseFestival_PublicMaps2025_E.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CaerphillyCheeseFestival_PublicMaps2025_E-1358x1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1358\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CaerphillyCheeseFestival_PublicMaps2025_E-1358x1920.jpg 1358w, https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CaerphillyCheeseFestival_PublicMaps2025_E-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CaerphillyCheeseFestival_PublicMaps2025_E-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CaerphillyCheeseFestival_PublicMaps2025_E-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CaerphillyCheeseFestival_PublicMaps2025_E-1448x2048.jpg 1448w, https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CaerphillyCheeseFestival_PublicMaps2025_E-scaled.jpg 1810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1358px) 100vw, 1358px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#x2757;&#xfe0f; For information on road closures, residents and retailers\u2019 access and changes to bus routes, please see the notice at the bottom of this page.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Parking<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Public car parks, including disabled bays, can be found at the following locations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Station Terrace car park, CF83 1JU (pay-and-display)<\/li>\n<li>Caerphilly Park-and-Ride, CF83 1JU (free)<\/li>\n<li>Crescent Road car park, CF83 1AB (pay-and-display)<\/li>\n<li>Morrisons \/ Castle Court Shopping Centre, CF83 1XP (free, maximum stay 3 hours)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>FREE parking facilities will be available at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>St Martin&#8217;s School, Hillside, CF83 1UW<\/li>\n<li>Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni y Gwyndy, CF83 3HG<\/li>\n<li>Overflow parking at Owain Glyndwr Playing Field, Crescent Road, CF83 1AB (weather-dependent)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkopedia.com\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Parkopedia<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a>* to find more information on car parks in the area, including prices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#x2757;&#xfe0f; Please check signage at each car park for full terms and conditions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Bike Racks<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>There are several bike racks located within Caerphilly town centre, marked purple on the map. Bike racks can be found throughout Cardiff Road and outside Morrisons.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Public Transport<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Caerphilly Transport Interchange is located nearby the event site, with trains to and from Bargoed and Cardiff approximately every 10-20 minutes and trains to and from Rhymney approximately every 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Caerphilly bus station also provides direct links to Cardiff and other routes throughout the borough. Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/tfw.wales\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;color: #0000ff\"><strong>Transport for Wales<\/strong><\/span><\/a>* and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.traveline.cymru\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;color: #0000ff\"><strong>Traveline Cymru<\/strong><\/span><\/a>* websites for more information on train and bus timetables.<\/p>\n<p>&#x2757;&#xfe0f; Please check for potential changes to public transport timetables\/routes for the day of the event prior to travelling.<\/p>\n<p>*Visit Caerphilly is unaffiliated with this organisation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Music Programme<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-17206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3904-1920x1440.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3904-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3904-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3904-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3904-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3904.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Music areas in the town centre (Castle Moat Mini Stage) and Crescent Road (Leaning Tower Main Stage) will be jam packed with a variety of solo\/duo artists and bands. An opportunity to have a dance and let your hair down!<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Whats-On-Music-Programme-Caerphilly-Cheese-Festival-2026-EN.pdf\">Click here to see the full music programme!<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Saturday 29th August<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"601\"><strong>The Leaning Tower Main Music Stage \u2013 Rear of Caerphilly Castle \/ Crescent Road<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">12:00 \u2013 12:45<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100064329653888\">Midnight Hour Band<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">13:10 \u2013 14:10<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/theoldfieldbrothers\">The Oldfield Brothers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">14:40 \u2013 15:40<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61559157606437\">XEMPA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">16:00 \u2013 17:00<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>HEADLINERS:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/monkjackfunkband\">Monkjack<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"601\"><strong>The Castle Moat Mini Music Stage \u2013 Cardiff Road<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">12:05 \u2013 12:50<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100063190751772\">Russell Jones Jr.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">13:10 \u2013 14:10<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/frankiewessonmusic\">Frankie Wessen Duo<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">14:30 \u2013 15:30<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gypsyflowerduo\">Gypsy Flower<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">16:00 \u2013 17:00<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100063490990670\">The Stamford Hillbilly Street Band<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Sunday 30th August<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"601\"><strong>The Leaning Tower Main Music Stage \u2013 Rear of Caerphilly Castle \/ Crescent Road<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">10:00 \u2013 10:30<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/connectlifechurch\/\">Sound of Hope<\/a> (community performance)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">12:00 \u2013 12:45<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/janewilliamsmusic\">Jane Williams Band<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">13:10 \u2013 14:10<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100069346655412\">Moonstorm<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">14:40 \u2013 15:40<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61566315564877\">The Casual 6<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">16:00 \u2013 17:00<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>HEADLINERS:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dionne.bennett\">Dionne Bennett &amp; the Pepperseeds<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"601\"><strong>The Castle Moat Mini Music Stage \u2013 Cardiff Road<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">12:05 \u2013 12:50<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BryonySiermusic\">Bryony Sier<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">13:10 \u2013 14:10<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/micsandfins\">Mic &amp; Fins<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">14:30 \u2013 15:30<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/simon.kingman\">The Kingman Project<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">16:00 \u2013 17:00<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100078714736788\">Hot Gin Swing Duo<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Entertainment Programme<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-12440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Caerphilly-Big-Cheese-198-1920x1371.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Caerphilly-Big-Cheese-198-1920x1371.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Caerphilly-Big-Cheese-198-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Caerphilly-Big-Cheese-198-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Caerphilly-Big-Cheese-198-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Caerphilly-Big-Cheese-198-2048x1463.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some of the entertainment to expect at the Caerphilly Cheese Festival includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two live music stages\n<ul>\n<li>Leaning Tower Main Music Stage at rear of Caerphilly Castle<\/li>\n<li>Castle Moat Mini Music Stage in the town centre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Food, drink and cheese stalls in The Twyn car park<\/li>\n<li>Craft, information and exhibition stalls in the town centre<\/li>\n<li>Funfair rides<\/li>\n<li>Animal displays<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/en\/events\/castle-court-and-craft-food-market\/\">Caerphilly Marketplace<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/en\/events\/crafty-legs-events-craft-fair-market-caerphilly\/\">Crafty Legs&#8217; Craft Fair &amp; Market<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>and more!<\/p>\n<p>Full entertainment programme coming soon.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Stall List<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Caerphilly-Big-Cheese-129-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll be joined by a huge selection of hot food concessions, bars, cheese stalls and plenty of other food, drink, craft and information stalls at the Caerphilly Cheese Festival!<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Caerphilly-Cheese-Festival-2026-Stall-List-EN.pdf\"><b>Click here to see the full stall list!<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Public Toilets<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Public-Toilets.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1524\" height=\"914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Public-Toilets.jpg 1524w, https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Public-Toilets-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Public-Toilets-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1524px) 100vw, 1524px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Portable toilets are available throughout the event site, with a hub at The Twyn Car Park. Public toilets can also be accessed at Caerphilly Library and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/cy\/rhestrau\/ffos-caerffili\/\"><strong>Ffos Caerffili<\/strong><\/a> during these sites\u2019 opening hours.<\/p>\n<p>Other available toilet facilities can be found on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/datamap.gov.wales\/layers\/geonode:national_toilet_map\"><strong>National Toilet Map<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Important Notice for Residents &amp; Retailers &#8211; Caerphilly Council Summer Events 2026<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Summer-Event-Notice-2026-English-1-1260x1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1260\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Summer-Event-Notice-2026-English-1-1260x1920.jpg 1260w, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Summer-Event-Notice-2026-English-2-1260x1920.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Summer-Event-Notice-2026-English-2-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Summer-Event-Notice-2026-English-2-768x1170.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Summer-Event-Notice-2026-English-2-1008x1536.jpg 1008w, https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Summer-Event-Notice-2026-English-2-1344x2048.jpg 1344w, https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Summer-Event-Notice-2026-English-2.jpg 1654w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1260px) 100vw, 1260px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<section id=\"\" class=\"block featured-content-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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