Celebrate International Women’s Day at The Riverfront!
Each March we celebrate International Women’s day at The Riverfront with some fantastic free performances and taster sessions all with a female focus. International Women’s Day 2026 takes place on 7 March 2026 and this year the theme is Give to Gain.
On Saturday 7 March from 10am – 4pm we will be hosting our annual International Women’s Day event. Throughout the day there will be performances from celebrated musicians, community groups and panel discussions from inspiring local women. Delicious refreshments and food will be available to enjoy whilst meeting and chatting with like-minded people.
There are also opportunities for children and adults to craft and create, as well as a range of creative, expressive workshops to take part in.
Guests are welcome to stay all day and enjoy a variety of events or come and go at their own leisure. All events, which will run from 10am-4pm, are free, and no booking is required!
Get Involved in International Women's Day
We’re on the lookout for female stallholders and creative practitioners to take part in our International Women’s Day celebrations on Saturday 7 March 2026.
If you run a business and would like to showcase your products or services, or if you’re interested in being involved through performance, workshops, activities, or advocacy, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you want to raise awareness, share a message, or celebrate women’s achievements, there’s a place for you in the day.
If you’re interested in getting involved, please contact: artsdevelopment@newportlive.co.uk
International Women's Day Comedy Gala
Don't miss our International Women’s Day Comedy Gala on Saturday 7 March with ALEXANDRA HADDOW, SIKISA, FELICITY WARD, MEL OWEN & MADELEINE BRETTINGHAM.
The team behind the iconic Machynlleth Comedy Festival (“one of the best festivals in the world” Rhod Gilbert) present a stellar line-up of award-winning comedians from Wales and beyond with credits including The Office Australia, Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and BBC Radio Wales.
What does International Women's Day mean to you?
We asked our collegaues, friends, supporters and partners what International Women's Day means to them.
''International Women's Day means celebrating all of us, in all our different experiences of womanhood, equally. It means recognizing the love and beauty in us all!''
Krystal Lowe, Artist.