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The best Welsh poets, musicians, performers and thinkers – all our wonderful cultural events in one beautiful place.

Crowd at Tafwyl in Cardiff Castle

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.

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • Family
  • Traditions
  • Gigs
  • Arts
Cardiff
Performance group in traditional clothes parading through Llangollen

When Wales welcomes the world

Experience culture from across the world at the colourful Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

Topics:

  • Summer
  • Arts
  • Dance
North East Wales
People sitting in deckchairs reading

Introducing the Hay Festival

Find out what goes on in and near the 'booktown' of Hay-on-Wye during the world famous Hay Festival.

Topics:

  • Gigs
  • Spring
  • Arts
  • Outdoor
Mid Wales
Performers in the street at Laugharne.

The Laugharne Weekend

The Laugharne Weekend - a wilfully different arts event celebrating the work of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas

Topics:

  • City / Town
  • Gigs
  • Concerts
  • Arts
West Wales
Inside a large venue where people are watching a comedy show

Laughing all the way to Aberystwyth

Esyllt Sears tells us why the Aberystwyth Comedy Festival should be on any comedy fan's list.

Topics:

  • Gigs
  • Trip
  • Arts
  • Indoor
Mid Wales
A large crowd of people

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.

Topics:

  • Traditions
  • Concerts
  • Backstage
  • Arts
Daffodils in foreground with a blurred out building in the background.

Epic ways to celebrate St David’s Day

Why we celebrate St David's Day on 1 March and some interesting ways to join in the festivities.

Topics:

  • Annual holidays
  • St David's Day
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends
A band performing in St Davids shopping centre

The best of Welsh Language Music Day

Celebrate Welsh language music with us on Dydd Miwsig Cymru - Welsh Language Music Day.

Topics:

  • Traditions
  • Gigs
  • Concerts
  • Arts
A band on a stage.

Sŵn Festival - hundreds of bands to the city

Exploring Cardiff during Sŵn Festival - Cardiff's multi-venue music festival.

Topics:

  • City / Town
  • Gigs
  • Concerts
  • Arts
Cardiff
Crowds in sunny bayside area in front of Pierhead building

Take a bite at one of our foodie events

Experience some of our best flavours at one of our amazing food and drink festivals.

Topics:

  • List
  • Food
  • Drink
  • Autumn
  • Summer
  • Outdoor
man in lobster fancy dress outfit wearing snorkel.

Wales' wacky races

Some of the most weird, wonderful and wild races in Wales, from racing trains to bog snorkelling.

Topics:

  • Groups
  • List
  • Summer
  • Outdoor
Crowds at Good Life Experience Festival 2017.

Alternative festivals and cool culture

We have our signature festivals here in Wales but here are some alternatives.

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • Family
  • Gigs
  • List
  • Arts

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