Music and performance

Music is close to our hearts – Wales has a spine-tingling national anthem, a long musical tradition, and a thriving contemporary music and festival scene.

Ocean Colour Scene concert at Caerphilly Castle.

Putting on a show

There’s nothing we like better in Wales than a live performance. Discover more about Welsh festivals and events.

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A group shot of the London Welsh male voice choir

A famous Welsh choir in the English capital

For over 100 years, the London Welsh Male Voice Choir has been bringing traditional Welsh choral music to the English capital, while also pushing the boundaries of what a modern male voice choir can be. Here's the lowdown on this esteemed singing group.

A band performing in St Davids shopping centre.

The best of Welsh Language Music

Celebrate Welsh language music with us on Dydd Miwsig Cymru - Welsh Language Music Day.

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A band performing on stage in front of a large crowd. Bright green lights illuminate the scene.

The Welsh festival where students run the show

Cardiff’s Immersed Festival is both an educational innovation and a highlight of the city's cultural calendar.

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Festivals

A young harp player wearing a long dress, sitting and playing a harp on a beautiful deserted beach

The strings of our nation's heart

Celebrating the Welsh harp, our national instrument

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A crowd of people sat in a field looking towards an outdoor festival stage with a hill in the background

Celebrated dates in the Welsh calendar

There's a lot going on in Wales, no matter the time of year. Here are a few very Welsh dates for your calendar.

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Land of my fathers: Wales’ national anthem

Evoking passion and pride - find out more about the Welsh national anthem.

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A group of children playing with a parachute.

The Welsh youth movement pushing for world peace

The national youth movement of Wales is celebrating its centenary this year. Read about the celebrations and what the future holds for the Urdd.

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A collection of records on shelves in a record shop

Remixing the record store

Meet Ashli Todd and find out the secret to success when running the world's oldest record shop.

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Celtic connections: the story of folk music in Wales

The musical connections between the Celtic nations run deep. Charles Williams explores the history of Welsh folk music and its modern expressions.

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People dressed in costumes standing on stage.

A glorious Welsh gathering

New to the National? Here’s the lowdown on Wales’ largest eisteddfod, where dancing and druids collide.

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Mischief with a mission: drygioni gan genhedaeth

Hijinx is one of Europe’s leading inclusive theatre companies.

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Festival country

Three people dressed in bright festival costumes raising their arms to wave

Meet the original off-grid festival

Come for the music, the good vibes, or the weighty discussions on how to change the world.

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Sarah Price, steward of the Steelhouse Festival with the countryside in the background.

Steelhouse: a steward's welcome

Go backstage at Steelhouse Festival as volunteer Sarah Price welcomes visitors from around the world to the event in her home town of Ebbw Vale.

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Colourfully dressed people amongst large Hay Festival letters.

The Hay Festival – celebrating culture across the world

Find out how the Hay Festival began and has since inspired cultural events across the world.

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A crowd of people at a festival dancing and singing while looking up at a stage

Welcome to the most unique festival in the world

Camp VC: a magical formula of action, adventure, and the great Welsh outdoors.

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A band performing in St Davids shopping centre.

The best of Welsh Language Music

Celebrate Welsh language music with us on Dydd Miwsig Cymru - Welsh Language Music Day.

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The cast of a large opera production performing on stage

Opera done the Welsh way

Learn more about the company that brought opera to the Land of Song

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