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Best Anglesey Festivals to Attend
Anglesey is home to some of North Wales’ most exciting annual events, bringing together agricultural traditions, live music, local food, family entertainment and even the odd Viking!
Whether you are planning a summer trip to the island or looking for something dSifferent to enjoy during cooler winter months, the annual calendar of Anglesey festivals offers plenty of reasons to visit. From one of Wales’ biggest agricultural shows to spectacular historical re-enactments on the island’s northern coast, these five Anglesey festivals showcase the character and community spirit that make the island such a special place to visit. Here is our countdown of the biggest Anglesey festivals to consider visiting on your next holiday in North Wales.
1. The Anglesey Agricultural Show
The Anglesey Agricultural Show, also known as the Anglesey County Show, takes the top spot thanks to its impressive scale and longstanding connection with Welsh farming. First held in 1872, this two day event attracts tens of thousands of tourists from throughout the UK and celebrates the island’s agricultural heritage alongside emerging developments.
Held at the Anglesey Showground in Mona, near Gwalchmai, the show features livestock competitions, equestrian displays, arts & crafts, food & drink stalls, shopping exhibitions and a packed main ring programme. Visitors can admire prize-winning animals, sample incredible locally produced food & drinks, browse trade stands and enjoy fairground attractions. All of which ensures that this Anglesey festival makes for a fun day out for all the family.
However, what really makes this event special is the opportunity to see the farming community’s skills and traditions first hand, all of which is celebrated on a large stage in front of thousands of attendees. For anyone wanting to experience one of the most established Anglesey festivals, this is the event to put in your calendar.
Location: Anglesey Showground, Mona, Gwalchmai, Holyhead, LL65 4RW.
When: The 2026 show took place on Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th August. The 2027 are yet to be confirmed.
Opening Times: The 2026 park-and-ride service operated from 8am till 9pm on Tuesday and 8am till 6pm on Wednesday. The 2027 times are yet to be confirmed.
Tickets: From £20 per adult, £5 for children aged between 5 & 15 and free for under 5’s
Parking: Free on-site parking
2. Beaumaris Food Festival / Anglesey Summer Festival
Beaumaris has long been associated with food festivals which celebrate local producers, independent traders and also the island’s remarkable culinary heritage. However, for 2026 there was a significant change with the Beaumaris food festival coming together with the separate Menai Food Festival to create a new, larger scale event which celebrates all of this but over a wider area of the island. The first iteration of this new Anglesey Summer Festival, which was held over the weekend of the 1st & 2nd August 2026, has a huge success, creating the template for an even better 2027.
Now held at Parc yr Odyn Farm in Pentraeth, which is a much bigger venue, this new celebration is set to return on the 31st July and 1st August in 2027. You can expect a similar offer made up of over 100 food, drink and craft exhibitors, alongside street food takeaways, bars, live music and family entertainment. Visitors can also browse artisan products, sample tempting dishes, enjoy local drinks and watch cooking demonstrations or even get involved in live workshops. A children’s zone, featuring rides and inflatables, helps to keep the children entertained and well behaved dogs are also permitted to attend the event as long as they are kept on a lead and don’t enter the main food & drink marquee.
With so much to see, do and taste, the Anglesey Summer Festival is looking all set to establish itself as the best Anglesey festival in the coming years.
Location: Parc yr Odyn Farm, Pentraeth, Anglesey, LL75 8UL.
When: 31st July & 1st August 2027.
Opening Times: The event is set to run from 10am to 6pm on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.
Tickets: Available from £5 per adult with kids under the age of 16 able to enter for free
Parking: Free on-site
3. Holyhead Festival
For a lively seaside celebration, Holyhead Festival is another fantastic option. Held at Newry Beach, this community focused event combines live music, food stalls, arts, crafts and family activities against a beautiful coastal backdrop.
The festival’s programme includes tribute acts, local performers, street food vendors, fairground rides and entertainment for children too. Previous events have featured themed music nights, giving visitors the chance to enjoy everything from pop favourites to classic dance and country music. Special evening performances may require separate tickets, even though the main festival grounds are free to enter.
What makes Holyhead Festival so popular each year is its combination of beachside scenery and a lively community spirit. You can spend time exploring the waterfront before joining the crowds for live music and family entertainment.
Location: Newry Beach, Holyhead, Anglesey, LL65 1YA.
When: TBC but usually held over four days in July each year
Opening Times: Entertainment timings can vary considerably. We recommend checking the timetable before travelling.
Tickets: Ticket prices vary depending on the show visited. We recommend checking the timetable prior to booking.
Parking: Very limited. Public transport to the event is recommended where possible.
4. Anglesey Winter Show
If you are planning a winter break in North Wales, then we’d strongly recommend trying to time this to coincide with the Anglesey Winter Show. This incredible Anglesey festival offers an unmissable opportunity to experience the island’s rural traditions in a festive setting. Held across two days in November, the event brings farmers, local businesses and families together to celebrate agriculture and get in the spirit ahead of the upcoming festive season.
Unlike many outdoor summer festivals, the Winter Show takes place in heated indoor exhibition halls, making it a great option in any weather. Visitors can see livestock and equestrian displays, browse craft stalls, discover local food producers and shop for unique Christmas gifts all under one roof. Children’s competitions and family activities add even more variety to the programme, while the food hall offers an opportunity to sample Welsh from across the island.
The Winter Show’s combination of countryside traditions, unique shopping opportunities and seasonal entertainment makes it a distinctive addition to the Anglesey festivals calendar. It is particularly appealing to families looking for a warm indoor day out during the cold winter season.
Location: Anglesey Showground, Mona, Gwalchmai, Holyhead, LL65 4RW.
When: Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November 2026.
Opening Times: Events running from 8am until 6pm each day
Tickets: TBC.
Parking: Free on-site parking
5. Amlwch Viking Festival
Now for something completely different. The biennial Amlwch Viking Festival brings the island’s early medieval history back to life through dramatic battles, living-history displays and spectacular waterfront celebrations. Established in 1997, this Anglesey festival recreates aspects of Viking life with historical encampments, traditional crafts and large scale battle re-enactments which perform an engaging way to get all members of the family interested in learning more about a period which has had a seismic impact on how modern Britain has developed.
Tourists can wander through a recreated Viking village, watch demonstrations of historical skills and see combat displays featuring warriors in authentic-style armaments. Family activities include interactive historical experiences, while the main arena hosts demonstrations of Viking equipment in use alongside the aforementioned re-enactments which provide an opportunity to better understand Viking weaponry and defenses.
The highlight of this Anglesey festival is traditionally Saturday evening’s procession to Amlwch Port, followed by a boat-burning ceremony and fireworks. This memorable spectacle, providing another demonstration of a famous Viking ritual, is the perfect way to finish a day spent visiting this quirky but wonderful event.
Location: Madyn Fields, Amlwch, Anglesey, LL68 9NU, with evening celebrations at Amlwch Port.
When: Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th July 2027
Opening Times: Events run from 10am each day with the shorter Sunday show running until 15:30 and Saturday’s long event continuing until at least 9pm making it a full on, packed day of activities.
Tickets: TBC but ticket prices vary depending upon the part of the festival being attended and the age group. 2025 ticket prices started from £7 for adult admissions to the festivities taking place in the lower harbour and £15 per adult to access the events taking place on Madyn Fields.
Parking: A field has usually been reserved in previous running’s right next to Madyn Fields for parking. Failing this, there are a number of pay & display car parks dotted throughout the town.
Build a North Wales Getaway Around These Anglesey Festivals
From the scale of the Anglesey Agricultural Show to the spectacular Viking celebrations in Amlwch, these five Anglesey festivals are well worth putting in your diary. Combine this with the wide array of attractions and activities that are on offer both on Anglesey and in the wider region, there are plenty of reasons why we’d recommend creating an entire holiday in North Wales based around these Anglesey festivals.
You could spend a long weekend here, enjoying a beautiful coastal walk on the Friday before stopping to enjoy fish & chips on Rhyl promenade. Saturday could then be spent attending one of these thrilling Anglesey festivals before stopping off at one of the region’s acclaimed restaurants on the way back to your accommodation. After the main event on Sunday, you could use up your energy reserves with a visit to the thrilling Zip World or reward yourself with some TLC by spending some time at one of our luxury North Wales spas.
Whatever Anglesey festival it is that appeals to you, we can help you build a jam packed itinerary of activities that are as thrilling or relaxing as you want them to be. With so many things to see and do both at our resorts and in the wider North Wales region, you’ll have the opportunity to build an unforgettable getaway around these incredible Anglesey festivals.