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Eisteddfod Y Garreg Las 2026

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Eisteddfod Y Garreg Las 2026

This fantastic annual celebration is a week-long, feast of Welsh culture that travels the mountains and valleys of Wales and brings a celebration of all things Cymraeg, both old and new, to people across the land.

Attracting up to 170,000 visitors, the National Eisteddfod is the largest cultural festival not only in Wales but also in Europe. 

Held in the first week of August at a different location each year, this family friendly event welcomes everyone regardless of their ability in the Welsh language.

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Eisteddfod Y Garreg Las 2026

This Eisteddfod & this website

Our site’s fundraising calendar aims to become the focal point for all the different fundraising groups across the county - promoting their events and activities.

Pembrokeshire Community Hub will be helping to reach the target of £400,000 by promoting these events here and on social media. 

We will also be adding content to this site to celebrate the myths, legends and folklore of our land, along with its rich history and language.

From the tale of the Lady of Llyn Y Fan Fach, her doomed marriage to a lovely local lad, and their sons who become famed across Europe as the Physicians of Myddfai, to King Bran The Blessed, the giant king of Britain ruling from his castle in Harlech, who sails to Ireland to save his sister. Not to mention Merlin, King Arthur and the Tales of the Mabinogi. 

From tales of Owain Glyndwr, the Rebecca Riots and The Red Lady of Paviland to the last stand of Prince Llywelyn ap Gruffud, King Edward's borough towns and the circulating schools of Griffith Jones of Llanddowror.

From Brythonic, an early form of Welsh, being the original language of Britain, to Welsh as we know it today becoming the language of Patagonia in Argentina. 

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This Eisteddfod & this website

10 Things Not To Miss On The Maes

Although primarily a competitive event, the festival element has particularly grown in recent years and now mirrors some of the best festivals in the UK.

Glitter now sits side by side with the Gorsedd 

As the Eisteddfod’s reach and appeal widens beyond the Welsh language community, here are ten things new visitors shouldn’t miss on the Maes (Maes is the name of the festival site).

The Pavilion

The 1,700-seated pavilion is still the festival's focal point, the main stage for honouring the best of the best. Some of Wales’ leading writers, musicians and poets take to the stage, with competitions ranging from acting and dancing to solo singers and large choirs, poetry and prose, all delivered in Welsh. Simultaneous translation services are available for non-Welsh speakers and learners. After-dark, expect star-studded theatre shows, cabaret and orchestral pop gigs.  

Mas ar y Maes

An innovative partnership between the LGBTQ+ community, Stonewall Cymru and the Eisteddfod. The varied programme of events includes Q&As, performances and readings: from light entertainment to deep discussions. Highlights include Pink Party: This is Ballroom presented by the Welsh Ballroom Community and Qwerin,  a queer take on folk dancing. 

Gorsedd of the Bards

The Gorsedd of the Bards ceremonies in the pavilion are unmissable spectacles. Under the leadership of the Archdruid, the identity of the award-winners in certain top categories is revealed with the backing of the Druids, all dressed in white, blue or green robes, the differing colours indicative of their various ranks. The two main poetry prizes up for grabs are the Chair (Cadeirio) and the Crown (Coroni), and the winners are honoured with a range of performances, including a floral dance performed by local children. Yes, it’s as fabulously far-out as it sounds. 

Maes B

Maes B is the after-dark little brother of the Eisteddfod aimed at a younger audience. A stone's throw from the main site the best Welsh pop, rock, indie and hip hop bands and DJs take to three stages to perform until 3:30am. Adwaith, HMS Morris, Breichiau Hir and Eädyth are only a few of the past performers. This is the pinnacle performance for many Welsh bands, and for many youngsters, this will be their first experience of live music and late-night festival fun. 

The Welsh Language

You don't have to be a Welsh speaker to enjoy the Eisteddfod, but you’ll never get a better chance to learn and practice a few phrases, so head to Maes D (D stands for Dysgwyr, which means learners) and have a chat with one of the friendly experts. Simultaneous translation of all the main Pavilion events and many of the events around the maes is also available free of charge. 

Show Stopping Stages 

Over 20 stages are dotted around the maes. From Y Babell Lên (literature) to Theatr y Maes (theatre productions), Tŷ Gwerin (folk music) to Encore (opera and classical) there’s entertainment for everyone. But one of the busiest and liveliest areas will always be Llwyfan y Maes. Because it stages over 60 of Wales’ best artists and bands? Or because it’s next to the bar? A bit of both maybe. 

Welsh Food and Drink

A huge street food area showcasing the best of Welsh produce. Expect vegan food, burgers, pizzas and much more. The Syched bar serves Welsh beer, cider and wine including Cwrw Llŷn and Gwynt y Ddraig and the Gin Bar sells Welsh gin and spirits such as Aber Falls and Brecon Gin. 

Family Fun

Keep the kids entertained at Pentre Plant, the children’s area curated to encourage children to use their imagination. Adventures include tug of war, den building and street theatre performances. The Science and Technology Pavilion is always a popular draw for kids too, full of experiments, demonstrations and games with a keen eye on taking learning out of the classroom. In fact, most of the tents have some provision for entertaining the kids while you sit back, relax and enjoy a paned (cuppa).  

Art Exhibitions

Y Lle Celf is a national celebration of visual arts and architecture and an important platform for the industry. It’s the biggest contemporary art exhibition in Wales and some of Wales’ leading artists have won here including Elfyn Lewis and Shani Rhys James. Hundreds of trade stands and stalls also exhibit on the maes including many crafters who display and sell their work at Artisan. 

Getting The Show on The Road

One of the best things about the Eisteddfod is the fact that it’s a touring festival. Therefore, every year there’s an opportunity to take a break from the maes and explore a different, unique part of Wales that’s been dressed to the nines in red, green and white. The Eisteddfod is to a large extent funded by the hosting communities, with businesses, residents, schools, community groups and the likes all coming together to raise funds to contribute towards the spectacle. Getting out and about to explore and give back to the local area is therefore a crucial part of the experience. 

Big thanks to visitwales.com for the above content.

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