· National Eisteddfod of Wales,
Cardiff Sat 2 Aug - Sat 9 Aug 2008
A week-long Welsh festival of singing, music and dance Each year this event takes place in a different part of Wales: in 2008 it will be in the Cardiff area. www.eisteddfod.org.uk/english

· Metro Weekender: South West Four/Get Loaded in the Park/Cardiff Calling, South London & Cardiff Sat 23 Aug -Sun 24 Aug 2008 Music festival on Clapham Common and in Cardiff. See: www.metroweekender.com