Alternative festivals and cool culture
As well as our signature festivals, discover the more intimate, boutique Welsh gatherings to enjoy.
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Welsh culture and language
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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Croeso to the Urdd Eisteddfod
Celebrate Welsh culture at the Urdd Eisteddfod - a joyful, family‑friendly festival.
When Wales welcomes the world
Experience culture from across the world at the colourful Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.
Sŵn Festival - hundreds of bands to the city
Exploring Cardiff during Sŵn Festival - Cardiff's multi-venue music festival.
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.
Arts, literature and comedy
Get lost in a good way at Hay Festival Winter Weekend
Wales Book of Year 2021 winner Catrin Kean shares her guide to the Winter Weekend Hay Festival.
Introducing the Hay Festival
Find out what goes on in and near the 'booktown' of Hay-on-Wye during the world famous Hay Festival.
The Laugharne Weekend
The Laugharne Weekend - a wilfully different arts event celebrating the work of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas
Laughs on the coast at Aberystwyth Comedy Festival
Laughs by the sea in Mid Wales. The Aberystwyth Comedy Festival should be on any comedy fan's list.
Wales' wacky races
Some of the most weird, wonderful and wild races in Wales, from racing trains to bog snorkelling.
Music and more
Between the Trees: A festival of music, art and nature
Discover a unique festival with a diverse mix of live music, art and nature, all set in woodlands.
An epic cultural adventure in the hills of Mid Wales
Discover Green Man festival - a jewel in the cultural crown of Wales.
A festival of fun at In It Together
Celebrate community, music, arts, and culture at Wales' vibrant In It Together Festival.
What's so big about the Big Retreat Festival?
Pitch up your tent for the weekend at The Big Retreat, the fastest-growing wellbeing festival.
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