Events and festivals in Wales during July

04 - 07 July 2024.  The Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod takes place in the Royal International Pavilion in Llangollen each year. There are six days of music and folk dance from all over the world in one place. 

05 and 06 July 2024. The Weekend Rumble Music Festival takes place in Usk, South Wales and features bands, acoustic acts and DJs. There's room for camping and campervans, great street food and art. With donations made to mental health charities, come along and have a great weekend.

06 and 07 July 2024.  The Wales Airshow returns to Swansea Bay for two days of aerial displays. This free event features helicopters, jets, Eurofighter Typhoon and the Red Arrows, plus there's ground displays, live music, family activities and rides.

11 - 14 July 2024. Enjoy four days and nights of music, DJs, trips to the beach, sporting and wellness activities and food at Love Trails festival. 

14 July 2024. Ironman Swansea 70.3 returns, with competitors swimming, cycling and running in Swansea Bay. General Entry has sold out.

19 - 21 July 2024. Enjoy four days of music at the Brecon Choir Festival, with a varied programme that includes waking singing tours, free events and afterglows.

19 - 21, 26 - 29 July and 02 - 05 August 2024. Choose from one of three weeks and slow down and experience Good Life Experience's Summer Camp. With numbers limited to just 125 people, enjoy workshops, talks, feasts, music, yoga, wellness and freedom in the Hawarden Estate in North Wales. There's a variety of accommodation to choose from, plus a wood-fired hot tub and sauna. Dogs are welcome. Early Bird tickets are available.

20 July 2024. The International Snowdon Race takes place on the highest peak in Wales and England. It always provides high drama, with almost 600 runners from across the world tackling the steep slopes of this iconic mountain. Entries open on 01 March 2024.

22 - 25 July 2024. The Royal Welsh Show in Llanelwedd, Mid Wales is the pinnacle of the British agricultural calendar. There's fantastic livestock, a range of activities and entertainment, plus an array of food. Super early tickets for 2024 are available.

26 - 28 July 2024. Steelhouse Festival brings international classic rock music to its breath-taking mountain top location in Ebbw Vale, South Wales. 

Step into the future of broadcasting at BBC’s newest and most advanced studios at Central Square, Cardiff. Join friendly guides for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the state-of-the-art television and radio studios. BBC Cymru Wales has received a coveted Visit Wales gold award for the quality of its tours and a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice award. These guided tours are available in Welsh, English and BSL. Book your tickets for a BBC Tour.

TBC. Beyond the Border Storytelling Festival is the UK's biggest storytelling festival. Celebrate the festival's 30th anniversary with stories, performances, music and circus events, all taking place in the wonderful setting of Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire.

TBC. Cardiff Food and Drink Festival takes place in Cardiff Bay, with a range of food and drink stalls and live music, plus craft stalls.

TBC. Tafwyl is an annual festival in celebration of the Welsh language. The main event is the weekend-long Tafwyl Fair at Cardiff Castle. A fringe festival runs alongside it, with events in various museums, libraries, cafés, bars and arts venues across the city.

TBC. Enjoy an eclectic line-up and wonderful views at Westival, deep in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and 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.

TBC. Landed Festival is set in the natural beauty of Doldowlod country estate in Mid Wales. The festival is an underground gathering for music and arts lovers. There are four stages and two dance tents, all playing host to breakthrough artists. It's also safe for families.

If you're looking for child friendly self led walks for the school holidays, try the Ramble and Scramble. Available in Welsh and English the walks start and finish at Burry Port, Llanelli, Pontarddulais and Fishguard and Goodwick railway stations. There's a map to download plus activities to do for each.

Accompanied children can now travel free on all Transport for Wales trains, plus there's 2 for 1 entry at Cadw sites when you travel there by train.

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