Featured events in August

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Image of National Eisteddfod Genedlaethol - August 2025 at Wrexham

National Eisteddfod Genedlaethol - August 2025 at Wrexham

The National Eisteddfod is a celebration of the culture and language and the 2025 Eisteddfod will be held in Isycoed, on the outskirts of Wrexham.
Wrexham
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Image of New Quay Wales Music Festival - August at New Quay

New Quay Wales Music Festival - August at New Quay

The New Quay Wales Music Festival is an exciting annual event held in the picturesque town of New Quay, located along the stunning coastline of Cardigan Bay.
New Quay
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Image of Fforest gather family festival - July-August at Fforest Farm

Fforest gather family festival - July-August at Fforest Farm

A joyous family-friendly festival, brimming with creativity, discovery, and simple pleasures in the heart of nature.
Cardigan
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Image of Comic Con Wales - August at International Convention Centre Wales

Comic Con Wales - August at International Convention Centre Wales

Comic Con Wales is one of the UK’s largest pop culture conventions, attracting over ten thousand fans annually to the ICC Wales.
Caerleon
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Image of Between the Trees Festival - August at Candleston Woods

Between the Trees Festival - August at Candleston Woods

Between the Trees is a unique festival in South Wales with a brilliant mix of live music, art, science and nature in the middle of the woods!
Bridgend
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Image of The AIG Women's Open July/August at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club

The AIG Women's Open July/August at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club

The AIG Women's Open will be staged at Royal Porthcawl from 30th July – 3rd August 2025.
Porthcawl
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Image of The Green Gathering - July/August at Piercefield Park

The Green Gathering - July/August at Piercefield Park

The original off-grid Festival, join us 31 July - 3 August 2025
Chepstow
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Image of The Llangwm Literary Festival - August at Llangwm

The Llangwm Literary Festival - August at Llangwm

A small and friendly literature festival in a charming location to include arts and crafts and local food and drink.
Haverfordwest
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Image of Brecon Jazz Festival Weekend - August at Aberhonddu | Brecon

Brecon Jazz Festival Weekend - August at Aberhonddu | Brecon

The Brecon Jazz Festival is a music festival held annually in Brecon and has played host to a range of jazz musicians from across the world.
Brecon
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Image of Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival August at Llandrindod Wells

Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival August at Llandrindod Wells

The Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival 2025 will take place from 18-24 August, in the week leading up to the August Bank Holiday.
Llandrindod Wells
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group of people at festival.

Between the Trees, Merthyr Mawr National Nature Reserve

© Hawlfraint y Goron / Crown Copyright

© Hawlfraint y Goron / Crown Copyright

Other events and things to do in August

There's always plenty to see at our National Museums, with a variety of permanent displays. Entry is free of charge at all seven. For a full list of events check the What's On page on the Amgueddfa Cymru (National Museum Wales) website. There's also a variety of events at Cadw sites too. 

Enjoy a Ramble and Scramble, child friendly self led walks. The walks start and finish at Burry Port, Llanelli, Pontarddulais and Fishguard and Goodwick railway stations. There's a map to download available in Welsh and English, plus activities to do for each walk.

Accompanied children can now travel free on all Transport for Wales trains. Children aged 11-15 can travel for free on trains during off-peak times whilst under 11s can travel for free on our services at any time. There's also 2 for 1 entry at Cadw sites when you travel there by train.

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