It has been announced that Cardiff will be the home of the 2028 National Eisteddfod.
With the week of Eisteddfod y Garreg Las drawing to a close, attention is already turning to arrangements for future Eisteddfodau. Preparations for the 2028 National Eisteddfod and community project will begin on Wednesday 9 September at a public meeting at Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Cardiff at 18:30.
Eisteddfod Chief Executive, Betsan Moses, said: “We’re really looking forward to starting our work in the Cardiff area and building excitement over the next two years. It’s wonderful to know that so many people across the catchment area are ready to play their part and help us create a special week and a memorable project when the Eisteddfod returns to the area.
“We’re keen to bring together people from different backgrounds, interests and areas of expertise to be part of the team. By combining experience and new energy, we can work together to create a project and festival that will attract competitors and visitors in their thousands.
“This is the first time the Eisteddfod has returned to the capital since 2018 – we’re looking forward to a period of working with local communities – anyone interested in being part of the team is welcome to register online or come to the public meeting in Cardiff.
“We look forward to welcoming some of the 2018 Eisteddfod team back, and to attracting a new group of people to join us over the coming months. There is an opportunity for everyone to contribute, by working with us in the community or helping to create the festival itself. The message is simple – everyone is very welcome.”
Cardiff Council Leader, Cllr Chis Weaver, said: “The National Eisteddfod is the largest and most important celebration of the Welsh language and Welsh culture in our national calendar, and I’m incredibly proud that it is returning to our capital city in 2028 for the first time in a decade.
“Cardiff has a proud track record of staging major events, and we look forward to welcoming visitors from across Wales and beyond for what is sure to be a memorable and inspiring Eisteddfod.”
The aim of the initial public meeting is to give local people an opportunity to show their support and volunteer to become part of the project. The community is central to the work of organising the Eisteddfod as the festival travels around Wales.
Nominations for Executive Committee officers will open next week, and people will be able to apply or nominate someone online for the positions of Chair, Strategic Vice-chair, Cultural Vice-chair, Chair of the Local Fund and Executive Committee Secretary. Further information will be released soon.
There will also be an opportunity to join the various committees that will be part of preparing for the festival, and again, details will soon be available online.
The public meeting will be held in Welsh with simultaneous translation available. The Eisteddfod is particularly keen to attract learners and people starting their language journey to join the various committees, and to use the coming months as a special opportunity to practise our language.
The National Eisteddfod will be held in the Cardiff area from 5-12 August 2028.
