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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