| National Eisteddfod of Wales Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru | |
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 A view of the Pafiliwn (Pavilion) for the 2003 National Eisteddfod, held at Meifod, Powys | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Cultural, music, poetry |
| Frequency | Annual (1st week of August) |
| Location(s) | Multiple |
| Country | United Kingdom (Wales)† |
| Established | 1861 |
| Participants | 6,000 |
| Attendance | 100,000 – 186,000 |
| Leader | Betsan Moses (Chief Executive) |
| Website | eisteddfod eisteddfod |
| † The festival has occasionally been held in England in the past.
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The National Eisteddfod of Wales (Welsh: Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru) is the largest of several eisteddfodau that are held annually, mostly in Wales. Its eight days of competitions and performances are considered the largest music and poetry festival in Europe.[1] Competitors typically number 6,000 or more, and overall attendance generally exceeds 100,000 visitors,[2] the highest recently being 186,000 attending the 2024 festival in Pontypridd.[3] The 2018 Eisteddfod was held in Cardiff Bay with a fence-free 'Maes'. In 2020, the event was held virtually under the name AmGen; events were held over a one-week period.
- ^ Williams, Sian. "Druids, bards and rituals: What is an Eisteddfod?". BBC. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
- ^ Gregory, Rhys (2022-06-06). "Record numbers at 2022 Urdd National Eisteddfod". Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Senedd Hails 'Best Ever' Eisteddfod". Retrieved 2024-09-21.