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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Festive swims in Wales

Join the bold and the brave while raising money for charity with one of these chilly festive swims.

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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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Mid Wales

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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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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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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Events and days out in August

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

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Events and days out in September

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

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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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Family activities for February half-term

Here are a few of our favourite activities to keep the kids happy in February half-term.

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Easter activities in Wales

New born lambs, walks and castles. We take you through the best Easter family adventures in Wales.

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Marvellous May: half-term fun for all the family

Beaches, book festivals, kite festivals and aquariums – great things to do this half term in Wales.

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What to do on a bank holiday in Wales this May

Why not join us for May Day weekend? There’s plenty to do over the bank holiday, we promise.

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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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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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Showtime: The Royal Welsh Agricultural Show

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

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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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Experience the thrill of the Wales Airshow

Discover the Wales Airshow - a spectacular two day aerial extravaganza over Swansea Bay.

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Explore Wales with BSL access

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

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Make an event break of it in Cardiff

Visiting Cardiff for an event? Make the most of your time in the capital with these recommendations

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Cardiff

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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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Get back to your roots

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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

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Alternative festivals and cool culture

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

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Search for places to stay, things to do, and things to see in Wales

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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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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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Camp VC: More than just a festival

Find out more about Camp VC, the women's moto and outdoor adventure festival that's a real gem.

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North East Wales

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Living is easy… experience the Good Life

Experience good living at The Good Life Society summer camps in North Wales.

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North Wales

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Sŵn Festival - hundreds of bands to the city

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

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The Laugharne Weekend

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

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Laughing all the way to Aberystwyth

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

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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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October half term activities

We’ve gathered together some top ideas for brilliant things to do over October half-term in Wales.

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