Gŵyl Canol Unman: festival puts rural creativity at centre stage
Friends of Theatr Felinfach and Theatr Felinfach are excited to announce a brand-new free festival on 19 September 2026 to showcase the incredible talent that exists in our rural communities.
Gŵyl Canol Unman festival will provide a platform for local musicians, theatre companies, dance groups, artists, and small businesses, helping them reach new audiences while bringing people together to celebrate the Welsh language, local culture, and creativity.
The festival’s name reflects our rural nature, and how much creativity there is in the ‘middle of nowhere’.
During the day, everyone of all ages will be able to take part in different workshops by Theatr Felinfach and other practitioners with sessions varying from dance, baby reflexology, drama and more.
You'll have the opportunity to get to know businesses and community groups, shop, eat, drink and enjoy local talent! Among the various stalls will be Olew, Dwdlo, Y Lein and local organistations such as Ceredigion YFC, Menter Iaith Cered and many more. The entertainment programme will include local choirs and groups entertaining on the open stage all day and to close the festival, Bwca and Pwdin Reis will be performing.
Jan Thomas, Chair of Friends of Theatr Felinfach, said: We are extremely excited to be working with the theatre to launch the brand-new festival. Although its name celebrates being “in the middle of nowhere”, we hope Theatr Felinfach will be in the middle of everything, in the middle of September, offering something for everyone with free activities and entertainment to celebrate the creativity of our rural community."
Dwynwen Lloyd Llywelyn, Head of Theatr Felinfach, added: We are also incredibly grateful to the many local sponsors and supporters who, in big ways and small, help to make our work possible. That support from our local community means so much to us.
For further information on the festival contact the Theatr Felinfach Box Office: 01570 470697 / theatrfelinfach@ceredigion.gov.uk
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21/08/2026