Events

Why not arrange your visit to Wales around one of our world-renowned events? After all, we do festivals like they’re going out of fashion. There’s food and drink, arts and literature, music and a range of fun and quirky events.

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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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Showtime: The Royal Welsh Agricultural Show

Discover the show-stopping events putting Welsh agriculture on a global stage.

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Pride Cymru parade.

Why we love Pride Cymru

A colourful parade, music, comedy, drag, markets… Pride Cymru is not to be missed.

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Cardiff

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Rugby in Wales

Discover more about the special experience of Rugby international weekends in Cardiff.

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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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Swim, bike, run in IRONMAN Wales

With glorious beaches and a warm atmosphere, Tenby is the home to the annual IRONMAN Wales race.

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Introducing the Hay Festival

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

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British Sign Language available here

Many of our theatres, attractions and events now offer BSL (British Sign Language) interpretation

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Get back to your roots

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.

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North East Wales

two woman sat on a sofa under a festival sign The Big Retreat, with views of the an estuary in the background.

Alternative festivals and cool culture

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

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Take a bite at Wales’ food festivals and events

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

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Your year in Wales ...

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Events and days out in January

We've picked top events in Wales to help you plan your next day out in January.

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Events and days out in February

Find out what events and festivals are taking place in Wales during February.

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A band marches with flags of St David (which are black with a yellow cross).

Events and days out in March

Find out what events and festivals are taking place in March. We've picked some great events.

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Llun o gefn dyn gyda sach gefn yn heicio drwy Fannau Brycheiniog.

Events and days out in April

Spring is in full swing. So don't be an April fool - make sure you visit Wales this month.

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canwr ar y llwyfan a chynulleidfa yn y cefndir

Events and days out in May

We've picked some great events and festivals to help you plan your next day out in May.

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Events and days out in June

Find out what events and festivals are taking place in June and plan your day out.

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Grŵp yn gwylio sioe yn Sioe Frenhinol Cymru

Events and days out in July

Find out what's on in July - sports, music, food and more to enjoy!

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A red and white striped helter-skelter slide and a big wheel fairground ride in a field of festival goers.

Events and days out in August

Find out what events and festivals are taking place in Wales during August.

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Pobl yn sefyll o gwmpas stondin fwyd mewn gŵyl.

Events and days out in September

Find out what events and festivals are taking place in Wales during September.

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Dwy fenyw yn edrych trwy raglen SWN

Events and days out in October

We've picked some top events to help you plan your next day out in October.

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Events and days out in November

Winter is just around the corner; get a warm feeling inside with these wonderful November events.

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Events and days out in December

Looking for events and festivals in December in Wales? Check out our exciting calendar of events.

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Wales' wacky races

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

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