It truly is an event for the whole family, the Eisteddfod is a celebration of the Welsh language and culture, as well as an excellent platform to show the wealth of talent we have here in Wales today. With competitions, live music stages, street theatre, exhibitions and trade stands, there's something here for everyone.

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The Eisteddfod Festival, the pinnacle of the Welsh cultural calendar, it travels from place to place, alternating between north and south Wales giving communities across the country a chance to welcome up to 160,000 visitors over an eight day period.

An eclectic mix of old and new, the traditional and the modern, the Eisteddfod is a celebration of Wales, its culture and its language. Combining ceremonial and official activities with a dynamic, young-spirited and welcoming festival, we offer something for everyone – whatever their ages and interests.

The Welsh language and Welshness is an integral part of our festival. However, this is not only a festival for Welsh speakers, rather a friendly and vibrant festival for anyone interested in our country, our culture and our language. Many of our visitors have no knowledge of Welsh – and the welcome is the same for everyone – warm.

We are a cultural festival, the natural national stage for music, dance, visual arts, original performances – all types of culture. The festival is at the heart of our culture and our nation, where the Welsh language cultural agenda is set for the next year, and where we celebrate its past successes.

The Eisteddfod is a celebration of Welshness, of our culture, of the concept of belonging to a community and of priding ourselves on our country and its achievements. The television, radio and online coverage in both languages enables those who support our language, our heritage and our nation to rejoice in its successes, and for those who are unable to attend to feel part of the excitement and the pride which comes with hosting the National Eisteddfod.