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Glastonbarry


Romilly Park, Barry, Sat 30 + Sun 31 July


How many tribute bands can you pack into a weekend? For Glastonbarry, it’s 21. Piling into Romilly Park are tributes to multiple rock and pop legends, from The Beatles, The Jam and Stevie Wonder to Ed Sheeran, Kings Of Leon and the Spice Girls. Everyone who was scheduled to play in 2020 has remained in place, and new for 2022 is Flash, a tribute to ueen.


Who: tributes to Queen, The Beatles, David Bowie


How much: £45 weekend Info: glastonbarry.com


Merthyr Rising


Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr Tydfil,


Fri 10-Sun 12 June


erthyr ising is back for the first time since 2019, with a range of music, entertainment and activities that celebrate working class culture. Topping the


electronic duo Basement Jaxx, punk icons Stiff Little Fingers and indie mainstays Ocean Colour Scene, while the likes of Beans On Toast, Kyle Falconer and Alabama 3 are also appearing.


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How much: £120 adult weekend/£60 ages 11-17/free under-11s


Info: merthyrrising.uk 18


Abergavenny Food Festival


Various venues, Abergavenny, Sat 17 + Sun 18 Sept


Two days of culinary excitement based in six venues across Abergavenny, the Abergavenny Food Festival features talks, debates and demonstrations from top chefs. This family-friendly weekend aims to offer a boutique experience, is free for under 16s, and is less than 10 minutes’ walk from both the train and bus stations in the town.


Who: TBC


How much: £12 adult day/free under-16s


Info: abergavennyfoodfestival.com


Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival


Various venues, Cardiff, Tues 11-Sun 16 Oct


Iris have been sharing the best in LGBT film for  years, and return to ardiff in October for s, discussions, special events and plenty of film showings. There’s a £30,000 prize up for grabs for the best short film too, giving the winner the chance to make their film in Cardiff.


Who: TBC How much: TBC Info: irisprize.org


Festival Guide 2022


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