Festivals & Events 1—2 July


Wales National Airshow, Swansea Bay Enjoy aerobatic displays, state-of-the-art aircraft and vintage planes from the past including the Red Arrows, a Eurofighter Typhoon, Chinook helicopters and aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Ground-based entertainment includes tanks, military support vehicles and an assault course. 01792 637300 www.walesnationalairshow.com


1—2 July


The Celebrity Cup at Golf Live, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport Watch celebrities representing England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales battle it out, while Golf Live offers interactive theatres, displays and golf equipment exhibitors. www.golfliveevent.com


1—15 July Gower Festival


Churches along the lovely Gower Peninsula become intimate concert venues for this summer festival of classical music that attracts artists from around the world. 01792 475715 www.gowerfestival.org


3—9 July


Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod It’s like ‘going to an international party’ at this colourful gathering of musicians, singers and dancers from all over the world. This unique, open-hearted festival was first held to heal the wounds of war – and it’s still bringing nations together. 01978 862000 www.international-eisteddfod.co.uk


24—27 July


Royal Welsh Show, Builth Wells Britain’s most popular agricultural show isn’t just about cows and combine harvesters. With live music, stunt displays, crafts stalls, great food and a host of other attractions, this bustling jamboree is a winning mix of town and country. 01982 553683 www.rwas.co.uk


76 The Great Little Places Guide 2017 29—30 July


The Big Cheese, Caerphilly Funfair, falconry and fire-eating, living history, music and dance, all set around one of Europe’s biggest castles. 029 2088 0011 www.caerphilly.gov.uk/bigcheese


4—12 August


National Eisteddfod of Wales, Bodedern, Isle of Anglesey


Wales’s most important cultural gathering and Europe’s biggest travelling festival this year comes to the Isle of Anglesey. The main pavilion is the focus of major competitions in song, poetry and dance, while the eisteddfod field buzzes with a variety of alternatives. Translation facilities available. 0845 4090 800 (ticket line) www.eisteddfod.org.uk


11—13 August Brecon Jazz


The stars of the jazz world descend on the handsome country town of Brecon each year, attracting big audiences. Jazz in all its forms, from modern to traditional, big band to solo performance. www.breconjazz.com


15—17 August


Pembrokeshire County Show, Haverfordwest


The biggest of the many county shows held throughout Wales during the summer months. It’s a wide-ranging gathering, embracing farming and food, shopping and family entertainment. 01437 764331 www.pembsshow.org


17—20 August Green Man Festival, Crickhowell


The festival that gets better each year. ‘Arguably the definitive boutique festival,’ says The Guardian, which praises its ‘hill-circled setting, polite crowd and winning mix of indie and folk.’ www.greenman.net


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