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

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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.

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • Spring
  • Arts
  • Outdoor
Powys

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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 in Wales, but there's also plenty more intimate, boutique Welsh gatherings to enjoy.

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Groups
  • Family
  • List
  • Arts
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:

  • Insider guide
  • Traditions
  • National symbols
  • Arts
band on stage and people watching.

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:

  • Health and wellbeing
  • Family
  • Traditions
  • National symbols
  • 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:

  • Insider guide
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Summer
  • Arts
North East 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:

  • National symbols
  • Urban
  • Arts
Carmarthenshire
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:

  • Insider guide
  • Urban
  • Arts
  • Indoor
Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay
Crows of people staring at a concert stage.

An epic cultural adventure in the hills of Mid Wales

Discover Green Man festival - a jewel in the cultural crown of Wales.

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • Groups
  • Family
  • Outdoor
Powys
Night time photo of a festival showing people in front of a woodland stage.

Between the Trees: A festival of music, art and nature

Discover a unique festival with a diverse mix of live music, art and nature, all set in woodlands.

Topics:

  • Eco-friendly
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Summer
  • Arts
Glamorgan Heritage Coast
A band on a stage with a drummer and two guitarists.

Sŵn Festival - hundreds of bands to the city

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

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • National symbols
  • Urban
  • Arts
Cardiff
crowd at a busy outdoor food festival.

Take a bite at Wales’ food festivals and 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
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.

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • Family
  • Urban
  • Winter
Powys
Daffodils in foreground with a blurred out building in the background.

Epic ways to celebrate St David’s Day

The first day of March is celebrated in Wales with parties and parades. Here's how to join the fun.

Topics:

  • Annual holidays
  • St David's Day
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends
  • National symbols

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