The Urdd welcomes Ceredigion’s bid to host the centenary Eisteddfod
Urdd Gobaith Cymru welcomes the announcement that Ceredigion County Council has offered to host Eisteddfod yr Urdd in 2029, the year in which the festival celebrates its centenary.
Llio Maddocks, Director of the Arts at Urdd Gobaith Cymru, said: “We are delighted to hear that members of Ceredigion Council’s cabinet have formally agreed to offer a home for Eisteddfod yr Urdd in 2029, in what will be a very special year as the festival celebrates its centenary year. 
“The success of the very first Eisteddfod yr Urdd in Corwen in 1929 laid the foundations for what we see today, and we are greatly looking forward to returning to Ceredigion for the first time since 2010. Our intention is to hold a public meeting on the evening of Thursday, 18 June, to begin preparations in partnership with local volunteers.”
The last time Eisteddfod yr Urdd visited Ceredigion was in Ciliau Aeron in 2010, and prior to that in Lampeter in 1999.
Councillor Bryan Davies, Leader of Ceredigion County Council, said: “It is a very proud occasion for Ceredigion to be able to host Eisteddfod yr Urdd during its centenary year, which reinforces the deep roots and strong connections that Ceredigion has with the Urdd. The festival plays a key role in supporting the Welsh language, the arts, and opportunities for children and young people, and we look forward to working closely with the Urdd and local communities to deliver a memorable Eisteddfod in 2029.”
Helen Medi, Chair of the Urdd’s Ceredigion Region, said: “The Ceredigion regional committee is delighted to hear the exciting news that the festival will return to the county in 2029. What better place to celebrate the Eisteddfod’s centenary than in the company of the Cardis? We are eager to begin working with all stakeholders to ensure the very best opportunities and experiences for our children and young people.”
Eisteddfod yr Urdd Bro’r Wenynen, Gwent 2027 will be held in Newport for the first time ever. Caernarfon area in Eryri region will host Eisteddfod yr Urdd in 2028.
27/05/2026