Eisteddfod yr Urdd - The Urdd Eisteddfod

Europe's largest youth festival, the Urdd Eisteddfod, will take place in Maldwyn (Montgomeryshire) from May 27 to June 1, 2024.

The Urdd Eisteddfod is a yearly festival that celebrates Welsh culture and language. Over 15,000 children and young people participate in various Welsh language performances, including singing and dancing, during the week-long event.

The event is expected to attract a further 90,000 visitors to Mathrafal Farm by Meifod and bring £6million to the local economy.

We were on the Maes last year with a jam-packed schedule of performances and interactive and educational activities designed to inspire young people about the opportunities available in higher education.

The Urdd Eisteddfod in 2023

Here's a taster of our week at last year's festival:

Here's a taster of what we got up to in last year's Urdd Eisteddfod

Find us on the Maes in 2024

We will be hosting a range of activities and talks at our tent on the Maes and our staff and students will be available throughout the week to answer any questions you may have about living and studying in Cardiff.

Our complete 2024 programme will be available on this page soon.

Get in touch

If you would like more information on Cardiff University’s presence at the Urdd or the National Eisteddfod, contact our Eisteddfod team.