The National Eisteddfod is the largest cultural festival in Europe, celebrating the Welsh language, and the arts and culture in Wales. The Eisteddfod is held in a different part of Wales every year. The week-long event includes competitions, concerts, plays, live music, stalls and much more.
National Centre for Learning Welsh highlights at Eisteddfod y Garreg Las
In addition to a full programme of activities for Welsh learners at the Maes D learners’ village, the National Centre for Learning Welsh will be hosting a number of events at the National Eisteddfod, as well as taking part in events held by our partners.
You can download a PDF version of the timetable using the link below.
What is the Eisteddfod?
What is Maes D?
Maes D is the Welsh learners' area on the Eisteddfod maes (field). It's a great opportunity for learners to socialise, meet others, compete, gather information, and enjoy practising their Cymraeg.
Select the link to see what's on at Maes D this year: Maes D timetable
History of the Eisteddfod
The first Eisteddfod took place at Cardigan Castle in 1176, where poets and musicians from all over Wales gathered to compete in the chair competition.
The first 'modern' Eisteddfod was held in Aberdare in 1861 and has since developed and evolved into the annual cultural festival we celebrate today. Eisteddfod y Garreg Las this year will be held 850 years since the first Eisteddfod in Cardigan.