Festivals & Music In Wales

Putting on a show

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

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

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

Evoking passion and pride the Welsh National anthem is key to Welsh identity.

Learn about how a golden age in Welsh music moulded BBC Radio 1's Huw Stephens and why he aspires to keep that culture alive.

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

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.

The National Eisteddfod is Europe’s largest music and poetry festival

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