A celebration of Welsh language, music, poetry and performance comes to Pembrokeshire, 850 years after the gathering widely recognised as the beginning of the eisteddfod tradition.
The National Eisteddfod of Wales comes to Llantwd, near Cardigan, from 1 to 8 August. The week-long festival brings competitions, concerts, literature, visual arts, food and family activity together in one temporary cultural city.
This year carries special meaning. Lord Rhys held a celebrated gathering of poets and musicians at Cardigan Castle in 1176, a landmark event widely recognised as the beginning of the eisteddfod tradition. Eight and a half centuries later, the festival remains a living expression of Welsh culture.
The heartbeat of Welsh culture
Visitors do not need to speak Welsh to enjoy the maes. The programme offers translation services, welcoming spaces and activity for every age, from the main pavilion and literary discussions to live music, craft and children’s events.
