From Cardiff Bay’s iconic venues to open‑air festivals in the Brecon Beacons, Wales offers a year‑round calendar of music, theatre and cultural events.

From its 17th‑century Italian origins to modern festivals, the Welsh harp’s evolution reveals a unique cultural legacy.

Two‑day bilingual showcase in Crymych and Haverfordwest sees young farmers compete in music, art and literature.

Archaeologists will reveal previously unknown artefacts from north Pembrokeshire at a public talk, highlighting the valley’s untapped historic layers.

The ranking, compiled from a global survey of over a hundred towns, puts Italy’s Alberobello at the top, followed by Turkey’s Göreme, England’s Rye and France’s Colmar.

Joanna Page leads the second series of Shift the Thrift, travelling to 12 UK towns and returning to Barry Island to hunt charity‑shop treasures for local causes.

A fresh collection spotlights the 19th‑century Welsh poet whose englynau and hymns blend devotion, humour and rural life, reshaping his literary legacy.

Dafydd Owain reflects on the unexpected creation of Ymarfer Byw in a black‑and‑white film debuting on S4C and iPlayer.

Comedic Sherlock Holmes adaptation dazzles with rapid‑fire farce and a three‑hand cast at the Torch Theatre until 17 October.

Amelia Jones and James Corden reunite to shoot The Choir in Lewes, set for a 2027 Apple TV release.