CROISSANT NEUF SUMMER PARTY
Near Usk , Monmouthshire Thurs 8-Sun 11 Aug
What : Keenly focused on providing a fun , green and eco-friendly festival , Croissant Neuf offers up a delightful lineup of music , circus , street theatre , crafts and workshops alongside loads of great family entertainment . There ’ s also a Medieval Merriment fancy dress theme to indulge in . Who : Smerins Anti-Social Club , Natty , Gabby Young And Other Animals How much : £ 40- £ 105 Info : www . croissantneuf . co . uk
BRECON JAZZ
Brecon , Powys Fri 9-Sun 11 Aug
What : Reinvigorated and packed full of local and international jazz talent , this year ’ s Brecon Jazz offers more shows than ever before and a new venue . The festival features up-and-coming Welsh talent alongside street entertainment and a complimentary programme of acts in smaller venues across the town of Brecon . Who : Jools Holland , Mavis Staples , Django Bates , Courtney Pine How much : Events priced separately Info : www . breconjazz . com
GREEN MAN
Glanusk Park , Brecon Thurs 15-Sun 18 Aug
What : Set deep in the heart of the Black Mountains , Green Man offers a beautiful location and a consistently brilliant lineup . As well as more new music than you can shake a stick at , expect therapies , spas , local ale , all-night bonfires , tasty local produce , comedy , poetry , literature and film . You can even make a holiday of it by staying in the festival ’ s magical setting from the Monday onwards . Who : Band Of Horses , Kings Of Convenience , Ben Howard , Midlake How much : £ 75- £ 145 Info : www . greenman . net
BREAKIN ’ OUT
Bailey Park , Abergavenny Sat 7 Sept
What : Throwing together live urban music with graffiti , African drumming , DJing and street dancing workshops , Breakin ’ Out sees some well-known headliners perform alongside local talent . Who : Tinchy Stryder , Amelia Lily , GLC , Loveable Rogues , Twist & Pulse How much : £ 20 Info : www . breakinoutfestival . com
FESTIVAL NUMBER 6
Portmeirion Fri 13-Sun 15 Sept
What : Although only in its second year , Festival Number 6 has already been named the Best Small Festival by NME and Best New Festival by the UK Festival Awards . The magical setting of Portmeirion makes this one of the most unique festivals , and over the weekend you ’ ll be able to enjoy a whole host of music , art , installations , food and discussions in some of the town ’ s unique venues .
Who : Manic Street Preachers , James Blake , Caitlin Moran , Gilles Peterson How much : £ 85- £ 170 Info : www . festivalnumber6 . com
SWN FESTIVAL
Various venues , Cardiff Thurs 17-Sun 20 Oct
What : With their ears held permanently to ground of the new music scene , you can always rely on Swn to deliver a diverse and exciting lineup . City centre-based and wrapped in the comfort of Cardiff ’ s welcoming live music scene , expect a cavalcade of indie , rock and electronic to suprise and delight . Who : Deerhunter . Further announcements on Mon 10 June How much : TBC Info : www . swnfest . com
WOMEX
Various venues , Cardiff Wed 23-Sun 27 Oct
What : This year it ’ s the turn of Wales to champion its musical heritage ( old and new ) as part of the globe-trotting WOMEX world music conference which aims to champion some of the world ’ s most innovative , traditional and unique music from around the globe . As part of the festival there will be a collection of live performances , seminars and networking opportunities in the capital . Who : TBC How much : TBC Info : www . www . womex . com
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