More evening events than ever at this year’s Eisteddfod

And this year's programme includes a host of evening events and activities, with something for everyone. Eisteddfod Chief Executive, Betsan Moses, "We’re very aware of the need to offer a wide variety of evening events across the Maes and across the different artistic genres and I’m delighted to assure everyone that we have a strong and varied programme this year. 

“This year’s major concert is ‘Y Stand’, a brand new show by Manon Steffan Ros and Osian Huw Williams (Candelas), which introduces us to a group of people who sit together in the football stand during home games. This is the 2025 Eisteddfod choir concert, and there are two opportunities to catch the show – Saturday 2 August and Monday 4 August at 19:30. 

“The iconic Cymanfa Ganu is held on Sunday night, with the Rev Aled Lewis Evans, leading the opening section of the evening, before we welcome Wales and the World President, Maxine Hughes, to the stage.

“We’re aware that paying for a concert ticket on top of a Maes ticket can be difficult, so we’ve made sure we have plenty of free events dotted around the Maes.

“There’s a number of different stages offering all kinds of evening entertainment this year, including two new venues. Y Stiwdio is home to the preliminary rounds during the day, becoming a more intimate concert hall in the evening. There’s also a multi-use space in the Science and Technology Village, which is home to most of the theatrical productions, and the Cwt Cabaret is also back this year.

"We’re pleased to be able to publish our full online programme earlier than ever before, and our official souvenir programme with plenty of interesting feature articles and interviews is now available to buy in shops all across Wales.” 

The Wrecsam National Eisteddfod is held from 2-9 August. For more information on the programme, tickets and how to get to the Maes, go online at www.eisteddfod.cymru. 

Evening highlights 

Saturday 2 August 

Dilyn Guto’r Glyn a’r Glêr: Y Babell Lên, 19:00
Guto’r Glyn – a renowned poet, seasoned soldier, sheep drover… and an unmatched teaser!
Over six hundred years later, poets are still enjoying the art of poking fun at one another. Come and watch Twm Morys, Mei Mac, Llio Maddocks, Karen Owen, Eurig Salisbury, Gruffudd Antur and others having a laugh at each other’s expense, and learn more about the biting wit and brilliant verse writing of one of the greatest local poets from Wrecsam

Tri o’r Fro: Cofio Caradog Roberts, GW Hughes a Meirion Morris: Encore, 19:30
Trystan Lewis traces the history of three musicians from the Rhos area; Dr. Caradog Roberts, G.W. Hughes Cefn Mawr, and the baritone, Meirion Morris. There will be presentations of the work of both composers and an opportunity to hear the voice of Meirion Morris

Y Stand: Y Pafiliwn, 19:30 (Saturday and Monday)
A brand new show by Manon Steffan Ros and Osian Huw Williams, introduces us to a group of people who sit together to watch football in ‘Y Stand’. Starring Dyfed Thomas and Cadi Glwys, we get to find out more about their lives in a beautiful show, full of wonderful songs. Tickets – eisteddfod.wales

Diffiniad: Llwyfan y Maes, 21:00
One of Cymru's iconic bands. Innovative and influential, and writing their own scripts for decades Sometimes, and only sometimes, they are tempted out to play. It is an honour and a privilege to be invited back to their roots to open the National Eisteddfod in Wrecsam in 2025 Viva le Punk! Be there

Sunday 3 August

Cyrn, sombïaid a Diego Maradona: Caneuon pêl-droed y Cymry: Encore, 19:30
Join a panel of some of the ‘Red Wall’s’ most ardent members – under the watchful eye of musician and football commentator, Mei Emrys – to consider Wales' best football songs and chants, with Owain Gruffudd Roberts and Band Pres Llareggub on hand to create Wales' largest football party of the week!

Gala gomedi: Y Babell Lên, 19:30 
Tudur Owen headlines this year’s comedy gala, with Dan Thomas introducing Mel Owen, Siôn Owens and Beth Jones

VRï: Tŷ Gwerin, 21:00
Inspired by the incredible story of a time when Wales’ traditional music and dance was suppressed by Methodist chapels, and, earlier, its language by the Act of Union, VRï shed new light on a vibrant folk tradition that harnesses the raw energy of the fiddle with the finesse of the violin, and the beauty of chamber music with the joy and hedonism of a pub session, all underpinned with powerful vocal harmonies

Fleur de Lys: Llwyfan y Maes, 21:00
Fleur de Lys have now been established for over a decade and have performed on all the main Welsh Music festival stages. There are 5 members in the band: Rhys, Huw, Sion, Carwyn and Sion. The band's latest album, 'Fory ar ôl Heddiw' was released in 2023 and before that 'O mi awn ni am dro' was released in 2019.

Monday 4 August 

Cwmni Ben Set: Eiliad o Ddewiniaeth: Gwyddoniaeth a Thechnoleg, 17:00 (Monday - Tuesday)
Cwmni Ben Set's first production is a theatrical reading of the play that claimed the Drama Medal at the Boduan National Eisteddfod in 2023, namely 'Eiliad o Ddewiniaeth’ (‘A Moment of Wizardry’) by Cai Evans, with Manon Wilkinson, Ianto Williams and Cedron Siôn. Directed by Morfudd Hughes and Cefin Roberts, this is a reflective comedy about a young boy trapped on the lonely periphery of society

Cabarela: Merched y Waw!: Cwt Cabaret, 19:00 (Monday - Friday)
In 2026, Strumpan succeeded in oppressing all the women of Wales and enslaving them in 'Wyrcws Y Wain'. Their sole purpose? To kneel down and print propaganda posters for the dictator to spread across the whole of Wales. There are no rights, no hope, and no pleasure... until Cabarela ignites a revolution with the help of the huns of the past...

Les Mis yn 40 oed: Encore, 19:30
Steffan Hughes hosts an evening celebrating the 40th birthday of the iconic musical 'Les Misérables'. Stifyn Parri, Luke McCall and Mared Williams discuss and share their experiences of working on the show in the West End

Noson Nwy yn y Nen: Cofio Dewi Pws, Llwyfan y Maes, 21:00
Tŷ Potas Band with Pedair, Elidir Glyn, Gwilym Bowen Rhys, Linda Griffiths, Rhys Gwynfor, Meibion Carnguwch, Cleif Harpwood, Hefin Elis and more, celebrating the wonderful songs of composer and performer, Dewi Pws who died in 2024

Tuesday 5 August

Theatr Cymru a Theatr Clwyd: Wrecslam!: Caffi Maes B, 18:00 (Monday to Thursday)
Four new short plays based in North-East Wales. Following the success of Rwan/Nawr in 2023 and Ha/Ha in 2024, Wrecslam! is a continuation of the long-term partnership between Theatr Cymru and Theatr Clwyd to develop and produce new Welsh-language shorts

Rhapsodïau’r Enfys: Y Stiwdio, 19:30
Elgan Llŷr Thomas presents an evening celebrating the musical contributions of LGBTQ+ composers and their allies through the generations, with works by Novello, Tchaikovsky, Smythe, Barber, Bernstein, Schubert, Britten, Saint-Saëns and more

Trafferth mewn Tafarn: Caffi Maes B, 20:00
First reading of two comedy plays in development, 'GGGOC' and 'Parti Plu Mrs T To Be', by Caryl Burke and Mari Elen, Elliw Dafydd and Naomi Seren

Mared Williams: Tŷ Gwerin, 21:00
With a full band, Mared has put her own spin on the folk tunes we know and love. Expect an energetic and heartfelt combination of jazz, folk and cinematic music. Following her recent arrangement of Mil Harddach, Mared welcomes an array of guests, instrumentalists and vocalists to join her for her first ever session at Ty Gwerin

Wednesday 6 August

Theatr Bara Caws: Oes rhywun wedi gweld y Pernod King?: Gwyddoniaeth a Thechnoleg, 17:00 (Wednesday - Friday)
The present and its possibilities of entertainment whiz past the two main characters: Hudson and Tegid, without them realising it - until it's too late. The two have been close friends since their Aber days in the late 70s, and they have spent every National Eisteddfod (apart from one) since their college days, together. A comedy (2 actors/several characters) about appreciating the present rather than living life longing for the past or planning for future events 

Myfanwy 150: Encore, 19:30
In the year celebrating 150 years since Joseph Parry composed his famous part 'Myfanwy', Alwyn Humphreys will trace the history of its composition and discuss the secret of its incredible popularity. Live performances of various arrangements of the tune and contributions from members of the panel

Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog: Tŷ Gwerin, 19:45
An alternative country/folk/rock band made up of three brothers – Iwan, Aled and Dafydd Hughes – and a revolving line-up of accompanying musicians, Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog draws on influences from country, folk and rock

Theatr Fach Llangefni: Stamp: Gwyddoniaeth a Thechnoleg, 20:00 (Tuesday - Wednesday)
Noel Thomas, most well known as the former postmaster who was wrongfully imprisoned, fought tenaciously over many years to regain his reputation and to see justice, despite all the power of the Post Office. Through this production we come to learn more about his upbringing and what gave him the heart and strength to overcome life's great challenges.

Cofio Geraint Jarman: Y Babell Lên, 21:30
A celebration of Geraint Jarman's contribution under candlelight, with musicians and poets coming together to remember one of Wales' icons. Geraint Jarman was one of the most daring and progressive voices of Welsh culture; poet, musician and pioneer who transformed the sound and perspective of a generation

Thursday 7 August

Lansiad Stafell Sbâr Sain Tŷ Gwerin: Tŷ Gwerin, 19:45
The Gentle Good, Elin a Carys, and Irfan Rais perform to celebrate the release of a brand new folk compilation released by Sain and curated by Tŷ Gwerin

‘Steddfod Stifyn: Cwt Cabaret, 21:00
Stifyn's "Steddfod! An late cabaret in the form of a tongue-in-cheek Eisteddfod which is a competition between Welsh celebrities. Come and find out who!

Gwibdaith Hen Frân: Tŷ Gwerin, 21:00
The original band back together for the first time in a long time. 20 years since the first gig

Adwaith: Llwyfan y Maes, 21:00
Adwaith are a trailblazing trio from Carmarthen, Wales, known for their fusion of post-punk, alternative pop, and experimental indie. The band are a vital voice in alternative music, championing the Welsh language on global stages

Friday 8 August

Hetiau bwced, bonets a bonco bingo: Tŷ Gwerin, 18:15
Bucket hats, bonnets and Bonco Bingo! A brilliant yet bonkers evening in the company of Geraint and Hywel Lovgreen (two brothers) and Dawnswyr Delyn. Play bingo to folk music while listening to funny football stories! 

Tŷ Cerdd: Tuag Opera: Y Stiwdio, 19:00
Six early-career music-creators and six early-career writers were selected to explore and create a moment of opera together in Welsh – with support and guidance from music director, Iwan Teifion Davies, writer Gwyneth Glyn and Michael McCarthy of Music Theatre Wales

Anweledig: Llwyfan y Maes, 21:00
Anweledig are back! With over 10 members on stage they're sure to pack a punch. Their blend of rock, funk and reggae have entertained Welsh audiences and beyond since 1992. This, combined with a healthy mix of happy vibes and political subversiveness, has helped maintain their legacy as one of Wales' finest live bands. Not to be missed!

Bandioci Gwerin: Tŷ Gwerin, 22:15
Gwilym Bowen Rhys, Gethin Griffiths and friends will be the live band accompanying your Welsh folk karaoke favourites.

Mei Gwynedd a Band Tŷ Potas: Y Babell Lên, 22:15 
Mei Gwynedd and his band put a unique stamp on traditional Welsh songs bringing a party atmosphere to the Cwt Cabaret

Saturday 9 August

Tafodiaith yn y boch: Y Babell Lên, 18:00
Stifyn Parri attempts to keep the peace between three teams fighting for their dialect to win the day, with the 'Doctor Cymraeg' to teach and inspire us along the way. Dyfed Thomas and Bethan Jones from Rhos against Sian James and Arwyn Groe, Powys, and Iwan John and Mari Grug from Pembrokeshire

Epilog: Pafiliwn, 19:30
As the title suggests, 'Epilog' is the final word, a last performance – a fleeting moment at a threshold, where saying goodbye to one Eisteddfod whilst also looking forward to the next.  Weaving together well-known songs with brand-new ones, this brand new work by Robat Arwyn and Mererid Hopwood closes this year’s activities in the Pavilion

Bwncath: Llwyfan y Maes, 21:00 
Bwncath are one of the busiest and most popular bands in Wales. The band formed in 2014 and quickly established themselves as a significant presence on the Welsh music scene with their live performances and distinctive songs. Their music blends soft folk tones with modern pop sensibilities, and they are considered one of the most innovative bands in Wales today. 

Wythnos yn Wrecsam Fydd: Llwyfan y Maes area, 22:30
A dramatic and colourful event that breaks boundaries and celebrates inclusivity, taking inspiration from the novel ‘Wythnos yng Nghymru Fydd’ and the Well-being of Future Generations Act, in an ambitious and inventive spectacle. Held near Llwyfan y Maes