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Alternative festivals and cool culture
We have our signature festivals in Wales, but here are some smaller alternatives.
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Sŵn Festival - hundreds of bands to the city
Exploring Cardiff during Sŵn Festival - Cardiff's multi-venue music festival.
Why we love Pride Cymru
A colourful parade, music, comedy, drag, markets… Pride Cymru is not to be missed.
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An epic cultural adventure in the hills of Mid Wales
Discover Green Man festival - a jewel in the cultural crown of Wales.
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When Wales welcomes the world
Experience culture from across the world at the colourful Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.
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10 things not to miss on the maes
A guide to the national festival of Wales - a unique celebration of Welsh arts, language and culture.
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© Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru
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The best of Welsh Language Music
Celebrate Welsh language music with us on Dydd Miwsig Cymru - Welsh Language Music Day.
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Huw Stephens in the big little city
Find out how a Radio 1 DJ spends a perfect day in Cardiff.
Cardiff as the world's stage
Learn about some of the biggest events held in Wales' capital city.
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Get your groove on
Discover our favourite record shops stocked Welsh artists to listen to anywhere in the world.
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The best things about Tafwyl...
Music, art, family fun in the city. Here’s a few reasons why this Welsh festival is on the rise.
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