Eisteddfod Cardiff Bay 2009
In 2009 the Urdd Eisteddfod will be held at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay, with all competitions taking place on the main Donald Gordon Theatre stage.
The area around the Wales Millennium Centre will be transformed into an exciting ‘maes’ of a different kind, full of buzzing children and young people from around Wales.
There will be plenty of attractions for the whole family – various stalls selling crafts from Wales, and impressive exhibitions, including Art, Design and Technology.
With over 100,000 visitors, 15,000 competitors, and the whole event being broadcast live on S4C and BBC Radio Cymru, it promises to be a memorable event.
Evening Entertainment at the Urdd Eisteddfod
Sunday 24 May – Concert with Bryn Terfel and previous winners of the Bryn Terfel Scholarship
Monday 25 May – Action Song competition
Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 May – Production of “FFAWD” by the Urdd Gobaith Cymru Youth Theatre Company
Thursday 28 May – Night of competitions
Friday 29 May – Orchestra Competition
Saturday 30 May – Competitions reach their pinnacle
For more information, contact eisteddfod2009@urdd.org
Welcome to the National Urdd Eisteddfod, Cardiff Bay
Between 25 – 30 May 2009, Cardiff Bay will be transformed to host Eisteddfod yr Urdd, Wales’ cultural youth festival. Up to 100,000 visitors and 15,000 competitors will be part of this spectacular event which also has a huge TV audience. With the best of Wales’ youngsters participating in song, recitation, drama, dance, composing, poetry, arts and crafts competitions, and much, much more, Cardiff Bay will be a hive of activity throughout this half term week.
Cardiff Bay is ready and waiting to welcome visitors from all over the world to this year’s Eisteddfod.
To be part of Wales’ largest cultural youth festival:
Order your tickets now!
There are special deals if you buy before 1st May 2009.
Need somewhere to stay?
Visit www.visitcardiff.com
Travel arrangements
We're looking forward to seeing you at the Eisteddfod. If you're traveling by car to Cardiff Bay, look out for the park and ride sign as you approach the Capital.
The park and ride car parks will open between 7am and 7pm.
There are also excellent public transport links to the Bay and you can get to the Maes by bus or train. Go to Traveline Wales' website for further information.See you soon!
Watch the film crew's videos of the eisteddfod week below:
Countdown
Monday on the Maes:
Tuesday on the Maes:
Wednesday at the Maes:
Thursday on the Maes:
Friday on the Maes:
More videos soon!
Any questions? Email eisteddfod2009@urdd.org or ‘phone 0845 257 1613
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