Roc y Ddol: Welsh music festival returns to Bangor
STAYS FROM £75 · Roc y Ddol brings Welsh-language music to Bethesda Rugby Club in Bangor. Live performances from Celt, Crawia, Dylan Morris and more.
festival returns to Bangor 1" loading="lazy">1 / 6Roc y Ddol is back with a full day of Welsh-language live music at Bethesda Rugby Club in Bangor. If you're after authentic Cymraeg sounds — from indie to folk — this is your festival.
🎟️Get tickets for Roc y Ddol →What's on
A daytime-to-evening celebration of Welsh music featuring Celt, Crawia, Dylan Morris, Bwncath, Hogia'r Penrhyn, Ffatri Jam, Fleur De Lys and Bryn Fon. The festival runs from 11:30 in the morning through to 11 p.m. on Saturday, 20 June 2026, giving you a solid 12 hours of live performances across the day.
The vibe
Expect a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere where Welsh music takes centre stage. Bethesda Rugby Club provides an intimate grassroots setting — the kind of venue where you can actually hear the artists and chat between sets. It's the perfect spot for a long Saturday out, whether you're a Welsh-language music devotee or curious to discover what the scene's about.
Getting tickets
Ticket details and pricing are available through Skiddle. Given the full-day format and line-up, prices are likely to be reasonable — typical festival pricing for a day pass in Wales. Book early to avoid disappointment, especially if you're planning to stay for the full run.
Where to stay
Bangor has a solid selection of hotels and guesthouses within easy reach of Bethesda Rugby Club. We've picked accommodation options nearby below so you can base yourself in town and enjoy the day without rush-hour stress.
Getting there
Where to dump your bag for the day
Event venues won't let you in with a wheelie case, and Left Luggage at train stations runs £15+ for a few hours. Radical Storage has £6–£8 day rates at cafés, hotels and shops across every UK event city — bookable in 30 seconds.
Find storage near the venue →From Manchester or Liverpool, it's roughly two hours by car via the A5. If you're travelling by train, head to Bangor station (served from Cardiff, Chester and other UK cities), then a short taxi or local bus ride to Bethesda. From Birmingham, allow around two-and-a-half hours by road.
🧳 Travel essentials
🏨 Where to stay nearby
🥂 Premium stays 5-star
💷 Budget-friendly under £120/nt
📍 The venue
Bethesda Rugby Club
Old Station Yard, Station Road, Bethesda
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