Big Splash 2025

Get ready for Wales’ largest free outdoor arts festival, returning to Newport on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July 2025!

The Riverfront presents 'Big Splash', an annual festival, drawing thousands to the city, featuring live music, street theatre, dance performances, workshops, craft and activities for all the family.

All free of charge, the two-day event is the perfect family experience, recommended for all ages. Described as “a slice of Covent Garden in Newport”, the streets of Newport will turn into a giant outdoor stage. Save the date and join us at this year’s festival.

You may also like the following events from The Riverfront:

• Next Monday, 23rd June, 01:00 pm, The Salt Path (12A) in Newport
• Next Thursday, 26th June, 08:00 pm, Humans Move Dance Company: Let Life Dance in Newport
• Next Friday, 27th June, 08:00 pm, Comedy Shed in Newport

Also check out other Festivals in Newport, Music events in Newport, Arts events in Newport.