Your five-point plan for wholesome patriotism this March 1 (or conveniently close to it) as Emma Way does St David’s Day.
ST DAVID’S DAY STRAVAGANZA: BBC NOW hosts classical tribute to Welsh music
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales presents a tribute to Wales’ rich musical heritage to celebrate the 90th anniversary of William Mathias’ birth, paying homage to the cultural legacy of Wales.
Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, Thurs 29 Feb.
Tickets: £5-£15. Info: here
CROESO: a cultural feast of Welsh food in the heart of Swansea
Celebrate all things Welsh with cookery demonstrations, food and drink stalls, art, live music and entertainment at the head of Swansea, provided by Swansea Council and in association with First Cymru.
St David’s Place, Swansea, Thurs 29 Feb-Sun 3 Mar.
Admission: FREE. Info: here
ST DAVID’S DAY CELEBRATION: Aberystwyth puts on day of hearty Welsh song
In partnership with the Ardal Aberystwyth Rotary Club, the Neudd Fawr (Great Hall) will be filled with song come the evening of 1 Mar for a Dathliad Dydd Gwyl Dewi (St. David’s Day Celebration). Compered by Ioan Guille, featured performers include globally acclaimed Soprano Gwawr Edwards and numerous local bands and choirs.
Neudd Fawr, Aberystwyth, Fri 1 Mar
Tickets: £10-£15. Info: here
GŴYL HWYL: ST DAVID’S DAY: witness clog dancing at Wales’ National Wool Museum
Free museum for lovers of art and crafts, the National Wool Museum will be hosting a St David’s Day celebration featuring Welsh clog dancer Tudur Phillips, who set the world record for most candles extinguished by jump heel clicks in one minute.
National Wool Museum, Drefach Felindre, Sat 2 Mar.
Admission: FREE. Info: here
COCH CELEBRATES ST. DAVID: Wales’ ‘fairy castle’ provides a day of edutainment
The magical setting of gothic revival castle, Castell Coch, is set to be the base for discovery this St David’s Day as the castle welcomes attendees to visit the castle, experience live Welsh folk music and listen to the story of St David himself.
Castell Coch, Cardiff, Fri 1-Sun 3 Mar.
Tickets: £8.70 adults / £6.10 juniors / £8.10 seniors. Info: here
ST DAVID’S DAY RUN: mark the day with a mini-Cardiff charity run
Running event hosts The Fix Events have partnered with Welsh charities, Cancer Research Wales and Kidney Wales to bring a 5k, 10k, a half-marathon run and a mini-run to Cardiff in celebration of St David’s Day.
Bute Park, Cardiff, Sun 3 Mar.
Tickets: £20-£25 (adults) / £10 (kids). Info: here
PETITION FOR PEACE: see a lost piece of Welsh history for the first time in a century
Opening a bit after St. David’s Day but close enough for it to count, so say we! On display until September 2025, this exhibition includes the titular petition signed by almost half a million Welsh women in response to WWI, as well as banners from the Greenham Common peace camp. It’s been housed by the Washington D.C’s National Museum of American History until last year for a century since it was brought to American shores.
National Museum Of History, St Fagans, Sat 9 Mar-Sep 2025
Admission: FREE. Info: here
words EMMA WAY
