Wales Events 2024, 2025 and 2026

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2024, 2025 and 2026 Events in Wales

Wales has a number of exciting regional events throughout the year. Many of the events in Wales are deeply rooted in cultural tradition, which makes them even more interesting to attend. The Welsh always look for an excuse to come together for celebrations, making it easy to join in and have fun. These cover everything from cultural experiences to sporting events such as the Six Nations. Running for seven weeks, this is one of the highlights of the Welsh sporting calendar when the national team plays against the other home nations.

Every month there’s something to see in Wales, be it in the north or south. But, if you want a month to make the most of it, then May is the time to go as there’s something for everyone. From Calan Mai (the first day of summer if you want a party), Dylan Thomas Day (for celebrating the Welsh poet), and the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. In fact, all the main events and celebrations will help give you a feel for all things Welsh. What’s more, the locals themselves will join in. There’s fun to be had by all!

The National Eisteddfod is the largest cultural festival in Europe, not just the UK. It’s also one of the longest-running and dates back to the 12th Century. Covering a week in August, this impressive bardic festival changes location each year. It’s hugely popular within Wales, with choirs, singers, dancers, musicians, poets and artists from all walks of life working hard to showcase their talents in a series of competitions. Depending on which year you go, you can find yourself in one of many stunning Welsh locations while uncovering more about the country’s language and culture. As far as cultural and local customs go, this is THE event to see.

Photo credits: © aldbera / instagram (Glasgow Film Festival) ; Gareth James, CC BY-SA 2.0 / Wikimedia Commons (Machynlleth Comedy Festival) ; Rosalie Thorne McKenna, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons (Dylan Thomas Day) ; peter_curb / Flickr CC-by (Hay Festival) ; Roger Kidd, CC BY-SA 2.0 / Wikimedia Commons (Man versus Horse Marathon) ; Steven Newton / Flickr CC-by (The Open Golf Championship) ; Public domain / Flickr (Royal Welsh Show) ; © Nancy Tomos / instagram (The National Eisteddfod of Wales) ; Rud-gr, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons (Bog snorkelling) ; angelganev / CC-by (Summer bank holiday) ; gordonplant / CC-by (Cardiff Half Marathon)