Music and culture festivals in Wales

Tramshed, Cardiff, South Wales, 07 March 2026

Experience the vibrant energy of Immersed Festival, a multi-media extravaganza curated by the University of South Wales' creative industries students.

31 March – 01 April 2026

Elegant, ear-pricking and mesmerising, the harp is one of Wales' national instruments. At Wales Harp Festival you can see performances from world class harpists, witness competitions open to players from around the world or take part in a two-day hands-on harpist course for  all ages and abilities.

Wrexham, North Wales, 07 - 09 May 2026

When FOCUS Wales is on in Wrexham, North Wales, the town is transformed into a multi-venue showcase of Wales' emerging musical talent and some of the best acts from across the globe. Over 10,000 people come to check out 200 bands scheduled across 20 stages. There’s also a full schedule of interactive industry sessions, stand-up comedy, arts events, and film screenings, throughout the festival. 

Near Aberystwyth, Mid Wales, Festival: 28 - 31  May 2026
Music Camp: 20 - 25 July 2026
Campfire in the Mountain: 27 July - 01 August 2026

For those seeking a spiritual experience, the Fire in the Mountain festival near Aberystwyth offers nourishment for your body and soul. It has a small community feel, and has grown into a small annual event from humble beginnings as a gathering of friends, who played and shared a love of folk, old time, and bluegrass music. Highly recommended. 

Anglesey,  North Wales, 11 - 14 June 2026

Gottwood is a mystical little party hidden in the middle of the woods. This independent and intimate underground electronic festival takes place at the Carreglwyd Estate, Anglesey. 

Pembrokeshire, West Wales, 02 - 05 July 2026

Westival is an underground music and arts festival situated in the heart of Wales, deep in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, just minutes from some of the UK's finest coastlines. Performing artists are encouraged to express their musical knowledge and style, opening the path for longer genre-defining sets. Expect an eclectic line-up and wonderful views.

Cardiff, South Wales, TBC 2026

Tafwyl is an annual festival in celebration of the Welsh language. The main event is the weekend-long Tafwyl Fair in Bute Park and features performances and appearances from some of Wales' biggest names in the arts, culture and sport. Over both days, Welsh language music is centre stage with performances in three on-site areas. The street food area always delivers delicious food from local producers and eatery owners, while stalls from Welsh makers prove a hit. A fringe festival runs alongside it, with events in various museums, libraries, cafés, bars and arts venues across the city.

Read more: 12 things we love about Tafwyl

Usk, South Wales, 03 - 04 July 2026

The Weekend Rumble is a two day independent music and arts festival, with great food, bands, DJs and spoken word and poetry. This micro festival is held in the beautiful countryside of Usk, join in for some glamourous barn-based fun. It's a good opportunity to see new and emerging talent.

Anglesey, North Wales, 10 - 12 July 2026

With vibrant mix of performances, workshops, and activities, all set in a scenic location near the coast, Tonnau Tropical Garden Party takes place in the grounds of Carreglwyd Estate on the beautiful Isle of Anglesey. Enjoy live stages featuring international bands and DJs.

Usk, South Wales, 16 - 19 July 2026

Proving that party people run the best events, Big Love is a friendly three-day romp held near Gwehelog, Usk, in Monmouthshire. Part festival, part house party, it’s always a great vibe. There's over 130 DJs, plus workshops, comedy and a circus.

Dolgellau, North Wales, 16 - 19 July 2026

Sesiwn Fawr is a well loved folk and world music festival held in the historic Eryri (Snowdonia) town of Dolgellau. It takes place at various venues in the town centre. There's plenty to do for the whole family including free storytelling sessions and a twmpath dawns on the Sgwâr in the centre of the town.

Gower, West Wales, TBC 2026

When you've got an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and talented musicians within reach of each other, why not combine the two for a spectacular musical experience? That's exactly what the organisers of the Gower Festival do every year, taking acclaimed musicians to a different atmospheric venue each evening for the first two weeks of July. Join them to soak up the acoustics for yourself along the beautiful Gower Peninsula.

Ebbw Vale, South Wales, 24 - 26 July 2026

You might be surprised to find out that Wales hosts one of the world’s most iconic classic rock festivals, but we do! Steelhouse brings 10,000 rock lovers together in the Welsh valleys to headbang and generally make merry.

Llandrindod Wells, Mid Wales, 24 - 27 July 2026

Landed is an independent festival celebrating music, arts and entertainment on five stages, plus a dance area. Situated by the historic town of Llandrindod Wells, Landed hosts original breakthrough artists and is set in the natural beauty of a Welsh country estate. There’s a lot to do for the kids, including their infamous 'pimp your duck race'.

Chepstow, South Wales, 30 July - 02 August 2026

The Green Gathering is about having the best festival experience with the least impact on the environment - 'a festival beyond hedonism, powered by wind, sun, people & passion'. This not-for-profit festival offers music, comedy and cabaret, influential environmental speakers and wellness activities including laughter yoga and healing arts workshops. There's also a lot of useful information on their website about reducing your environmental impact travelling to festivals, minimal packing and things not to bring! 

Pembrokeshire, West Wales, 01 - 08 August 2026

The National Eisteddfod is a travelling celebration of Welsh music, language and culture, bringing with it thousands of competitors from across the country. They’ll be taking part in Welsh language contests of poetry and song, culminating in the atmospheric Gorsedd of the Bards, a colourful ceremony honouring the achievements of Welsh poets and prose writers. Everyone’s invited, so don’t be put off if you aren’t a Welsh speaker - though you can take part in an onsite Welsh language lesson if you really want to make sense of it all!

Read more: The National Eisteddfod of Wales - what to expect

Crickhowell, Mid Wales, 20 - 23 August 2026

Once a tiny folk event attended by just a few hundred people, Green Man has grown to be one of the can’t-miss fixtures of the summer festival season. Now welcoming more than 15,000 visitors every year, the line-up reflects the attendees’ varied tastes. Whether you’re a fan of twinkly indie, traditional folk, pulsating garage rock or ear-melting electronica, there’s probably something on the bill for you. There's also a comedy tent, pretty gardens, kids' areas and wellbeing zones, so you can chill out before the burning of the Green Man himself on the last night.

Read more: Green Man: An epic cultural adventure in the hills of Mid Wales

Merthyr Mawr National Nature Reserve, South Wales, 27/28 - 30 August 2026

Between the Trees is an intimate event held in the beautiful sand dunes Candleston Park, Merthyr Mawr National Nature Reserve, near Bridgend. The festival brings together a diverse line-up of musicians, artists, and speakers who share a passion for the environment - and it all happens in the middle of ancient Welsh woodland by the sea!

Read more: What to expect at Between the Trees Festival in South Wales

Cowbridge, South Wales, TBC September 2026

Enjoy world-renowned artists and musicians playing in the beautiful market town of Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Find out more about the Cowbridge Music Festival

Cardiff, South Wales, TBC October, Sŵn Festival TBC October 2026

Cardiff Music City Festival offers a full programme of local music and international talent.

A standout highlight of this event is Sŵn Festival, which is loosely based on SXSW in Texas. It's designed to unearth the next generation of performers. This guerrilla music festival takes over just about every available venue in Cardiff, to showcase raw music talent in intimate spaces.

Read more: Sŵn - Cardiff's multi-venue music festival 

Cardigan, Mid Wales, TBC 2026 

Now in its seventh year, Other Voices Cardigan has become a staple of the UK festival scene. The event features headline church sessions hosted by legendary BBC broadcaster Huw Stephens, a buzzing Music Trail throughout the town, and the Clebran strand of thought-provoking conversations. Celebrating the cultural ties between Ireland and Wales, the festival packs over 100 performances and talks into one unforgettable weekend.