GREEN GATHERING
Chepstow, Monmouthshire Thurs 1-Sun 4 Aug
What: A conscious gathering of like-minded individuals who are eager to embrace, promote and enjoy the benefits of an eco lifestyle whilst also having fun and sharing a valuable and sustainable way of life through the medium of music, discussion, poetry, films, crafts and workshops for all ages. Who: TBC How much: £ 50- £ 110 www. greengathering. org. uk
SWICA CARNIVAL
Cardiff City Centre Sat 10 Aug
MARGAM FESTIVAL
The Orangery And Castle, Margam Mon 1-Sat 27 July
What: SWICA’ s annual street party and cultural celebration of diversity, music and arts returns with an abundance of face-painting, Brazilian dancing and samba drums. Who: People dressed as dragons and vibrant street entertainers How much: free Info: www. swica. co. uk
What: A spectacular combination of black-tie events and one of the best market days in the whole the South Wales yearly calendar taking place in the stunning Margam Park Orangery. Who: Fergus Slattery, West Glamorgan Youth Orchestra, Tony Benn How much: £ 4- £ 38 Info: www. nptartsandents. co. uk
CARDIFF COMEDY
Various venues, Cardiff Mon 1-Sun 28 July
What: Cardiff Comedy Festival provides the perfect opportunity to see some the UK’ s best comic talent fine tuning their acts for Edinburgh. The festival’ s month-long programme of comedic revelry also sees great local talent as part of the unsigned standup award. Who: Lucy Porter, Nick Helm, Jarred Christmas How much: Events priced separately Info: www. cardiffcomedy. co. uk
CAERLEON ARTS FESTIVAL
Various venues, Caerleon Fri 5-Sun 14 July
CARDIFF SCIENCE FESTIVAL
Various venues, Cardiff Sun 14-Sun 21 July
What: A fun and informative festival with family and adult events to entertain and inspire. Last year’ s festival included demonstrations, comedy, a science rapper and live( science orientated of course) music. Who: Robin Ince, workshops, lectures How much: TBC Info: www. cardiffsciencefestival. co. uk
BLYSH
Wales Millennium ium Centre, Cardiff Bay Fri 19 July-Sun un 4 Aug
What: Blysh is Wales Millennium Centre’ s monthlong festival of creative theatre, circus and cabaret in its most rambunctious form. Now in its fifth year, you can expect the unexpected. Who: Bright Light Bright Light, Oompah Brass How much: Events priced separately Info: www. wmc. org. uk
What: Organised entirely by volunteers, this festival sees a varied selection of music, literature, drama and comedy performances to enjoy alongside craft and food stalls. Who: John Hegley, Blaenavon Male Voice Choir, Dannie Abse How much: Events priced separately Info: www. caerleon-arts. org
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