Free and open to the public, the Festival will offer a wide range of activities relating to Welsh community life, showcasing some of the best academic research that focusses on communities, their value, importance, health and sustainability.

The two-day Festival will comprise a mix of performances, exhibition stands, talks, music events, bazaars, workshops, film screenings, games, discussions, walks, digital activities, pop-up events and much more.

Among the activities featured will be:

– archaeological demonstrations at the Caerau Iron Age hill fort and St David’s venue
– a talk by National Poet of Wales Gillian Clarke
– an Antiques Roadshow-style event to which everyone is invited to bring along their World War One objects and artefacts to be assessed and digitised by academic experts
– an intergenerational procession of banners celebrating the industrial history of Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil and other places in South Wales
– pop-up Community News Cafés at the two main venues, hosted by community journalists, where debates and discussions will take place
– a DIY music event featuring reflections on the DIY music scene from its practitioners and live performances
– opportunities to get involved in dance, music, crafts and many other activities

Two main venues will host these and many other events, with other fringe venues such as the Norwegian Church, the Pierhead and Butetown Arts Centre also being used. Travel between venues will be available.

Activities and events will be open and free to all.