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.

Ceremonial musicians with Welsh flags on instruments.

The national festival of Wales

Immerse yourself in Eisteddfod and see the very best of Welsh culture in a summer spectacular.

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UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK - a UK wide celebration

Discover what UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK is all about.

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Pride Cymru parade.

Why we love Pride Cymru’s Big Weekend

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

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Cardiff

Wales v New Zealand - Under Armour Series - Josh Navidi of Wales.

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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Ironman Wales competitors finishing swimming stage, running out of the sea onto North Beach with harbour in background

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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A tent with fair lights and a sunset in the background

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.

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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

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.

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#hungry?

People sat on grass enjoying food at a festival.

Taste the best of South Wales

Discover great festivals in South Wales showcasing delicious local produce, restaurants and recipes.

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A selection of Halen Môn sea salt varieties - in dishes with spoons.

Unexpected places and food treasures

Savour the flavour of farm shop produce and Michelin-starred cuisine found on The North Wales Way.

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Seafood at Pembrokeshire Fish Week.

Fabulous West Wales food festivals

Discover great events showcasing delicious local produce, restaurants and recipes.

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Crowds in sunny bayside area in front of Pierhead building

Take a bite at one of our foodie events

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

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Your year in Wales ...

Couple walking on beach at Porthdinllaen.

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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waterfall and surrounding countryside.

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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Photo of the back of a man with a rucksack hiking through the Brecon Beacons.

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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Festival tents lit up at night

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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People walking by The Hay Festival entrance with bunting flying in the breeze.

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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Group watching a show at the Royal Welsh Show

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 helter-skelter and a big wheel in a field

Events and days out in August

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

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Lots of people gathered around the food stalls at Abergavenny Food Festival.

Events and days out in September

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

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Women looking through programme for SWN Music Festival.

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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Indoor ice rink in Cardiff lit up for Christmas.

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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Big wheel and winter wonderland aerial view.

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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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.

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