The town of Caernarfon will welcome one of Wales' most important cultural events on Saturday, 14 November at Galeri, as the Gŵyl Cerdd Dant visits the town for the first time in 30 years.
Cyngor Gwynedd is proud to support the festival through the Gwynedd Events Development Fund, recognising the event's important contribution to culture, heritage and the local economy.
The Gŵyl Cerdd Dant is the largest one-day competitive festival of its kind in Wales. It celebrates the richness of Welsh traditions and heritage through a wide range of competitions and performances, including Cerdd Dant, Folk Singing, Recitation, Folk Dancing, harp competitions and poetry.
Hundreds of competitors, supporters and visitors are expected to travel to Caernarfon for the event, providing a boost to the local economy and an opportunity to showcase the area to people from across Wales.
Councillor Medwyn Hughes, Cyngor Gwynedd’s Cabinet Member for Economy and Community, said that it's a "great pleasure" to see the Gŵyl Cerdd Dant return to Caernarfon after three decades.
"Events like these play a key role in strengthening our communities, promoting the Welsh language and attracting visitors to the area.
He also said that he "looks forward to welcoming the competitors, performers and the visitors to Caernarfon and Gwynedd".
Dafydd Roberts, Chair of the Gŵyl Cerdd Dant 2026 Executive Committee, said that the "bar has been set high for us in Caernarfon this year" following the undeniable success of last year's festival in Aberystwyth,
"Naturally, the Festival relies on the support of local residents, and we are extremely grateful for the generous backing from Cyngor Gwynedd, Caernarfon Town Council and the Arfon Community Councils, as well as Hwb Caernarfon and a number of local businesses," he said.
"On Friday evening, there will also be an opportunity to relax before the competitions at a Folk Session at the Celtic Royal Hotel, featuring Gwilym Bowen Rhys and Accordions for Annibyniaeth. Admission is free and everyone is welcome!"