ARTS, CULTURE AND FAMILY
ARTS, CULTURE AND FAMILY
SWANSEA BAY FESTIVAL
Various venues, Swansea Sat 1 June-Sat 31 Aug
What: Over the course of the whole summer, the Swansea Bay Festival encompasses many cultural events taking place throughout Swansea, including the wide-screen projection of the Eurovision Song Contest, The Royal Ballet, family films and much more. Who: Cerys Matthews, Morriston Orpheus Choir How much: Events priced separately, many free. Info: www. swanseabayfestival. co. uk
CARDIFF FESTIVAL
Various venues, Cardiff Sun 2 June-Sun 1 Sept
What: A city-wide cultural celebration of Cardiff and all it has to offer, this four-month-long festival encompasses a huge variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy. From open-air theatre to the Welsh Proms, Medieval Melee and Cardiff Carnival, there’ s plenty to entertain and intrigue. Who: Various How much: Events priced separately Info: www. cardiff-festival. com
NEWPORT FESTIVAL
Various locations, Newport June-Nov
What: A summer celebration of arts, culture and entertainment in Newport, The Newport Festival is an all encompassing programme of exciting activities and events – including the annual food and drink fest and ComedyPort – which will once again prove that there’ s plenty to see and do in Newport. Who: TBC How much: Events priced separately Info: www. newport. gov / newportfestival
UNITY FESTIVAL
Wales Millennium Cente, Cardiff Bay Thurs 13-Sat 22 June
What: Focused on providing arts activities for all abilities, Unity sees a collaboration between Disability Arts Cymru, Mencap, Community Music Wales and Touch Trust over a week-long programme of theatrical performances, events and workshops; including dance, puppetry and ceramics. Who: Cirque Inextremiste, The Snooks Brothers Bank, Hijinx Theatre How much: Events priced separately, many are free. Info: www. wmc. org. uk
ONE PLANET LIVING
Various venues, Cardiff Fri 14-Sun 16 June
What: Cardiff’ s green conscience kicks in once more with the One Planet Living festival, three days of eco-awareness, alternative energy and family entertainment. Expect cycle-powered live music, low carbon cook-offs and local produce coming out of your ears. Who: The more the merrier How much: Free Info: www. oneplanetliving. net / who-is-using / cardiff-one-planet-living-festival
TAFWYL
Cardiff Castle Sat 15 June
What: A celebration of everything Welsh language, come along and get immersed in Welsh culture, food, music, art and language, whether you’ re a native speaker or not. Peidiwch â’ i golli! Who: Heather Jones, Geraint Jarman, NoFit State How much: Free Info: www. tafwyl. org
WELSH COUNTRY FAIR
Fonmon Castle, Rhoose Sat 15-Sun 16 June
What: Set in the stunning grounds of Fonmon Castle, the Welsh Country Fair hosts an elegant champagne tent, dog skurrying, cream teas, live music and clay pigeon shooting alongside a wide selection of boutique and designer stalls. Who: Dancette, Cate McHugh, Aubrey Parsons How much: £ 1- £ 7 Info: www. welshcountryfairs. co. uk
CO-OPERATIVES FESTIVAL
SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff Sat 29-Sun 30 June
What: Enjoy a weekend of all things co-operative in this weekend exhibition of food, drink, music, workshops and film screenings. The perfect showcase for how co-operatives are a fairer way to do business, there’ ll be plenty to take inspiration from over the weekend for businesses and consumers. Who: film screenings, cooking demos, food and drink stalls How much: free Info: www. uk. coop / congress
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