Urdd Gobaith Cymru has welcomed the announcement of Newport City Council’s bid to host Eisteddfod yr Urdd in 2027.
Llio Maddocks, Director of the Arts, Urdd Gobaith Cymru, said:
“We’re thrilled to hear that Newport City Council’s cabinet members have formally agreed to invite Eisteddfod yr Urdd to the region in 2027 and are extremely grateful to the local authority for showing such support to the organisation and youth festival alike.
“We’re in the process of discussing potential locations for the Eisteddfod. We look forward to confirming the festival’s site at a public meeting at 5:30pm on Thursday, 12 September at Tredegar House, Newport and start organising with local volunteers.”
Eisteddfod yr Urdd is one of Europe’s largest touring youth festivals. Eisteddfod yr Urdd Dur a Môr (steel and sea) will be held at Margam Park, Neath Port Talbot during May half term next year, and Ynys Môn will be the festival’s hosting county in 2026.
