Visitors to this year’s FOCUS Wales are being encouraged to call in at Hwb Cymraeg, located on Queen’s Square during the festival weekend.
Running throughout FOCUS Wales 2026, Hwb Cymraeg will once again provide a welcoming, relaxed and inclusive space for people to come together, enjoy the atmosphere of the festival and experience the Welsh language in an informal and friendly setting.
Open daily from 9:30am-10pm, Hwb Cymraeg is an ideal place for learners and new speakers to build confidence and practice their Cymraeg, refreshments are also available throughout the day.
The programme includes a wide variety of music, conversational sessions and family-friendly activities, helping to create a bilingual space that is open to everyone – not just Welsh speakers.
Across the weekend, visitors will be able to enjoy a packed timetable of events.
Thursday 7 May
Andy Hickie – 5:30pm
Malgola, No – 6:20pm
Tokomololo – 7:10pm
PWSI – 8pm
A Dysgu Cymraeg: Learn Welsh session will also take place at 12pm
Friday 8 May
Ceitidh Mac – 1pm
Arthur Coates and Kerran Cotterell – 1:45pm
Eleanor Dunsdon and Gregor Black – 2:30pm
Something Sleeps – 3:15pm
Carreg Lafar – 6:15pm
Panedeni – 7:05pm
Wrexham All Voices Choir – 7:55pm
A messy play activity will also take place at 11am, and a British Council Cymru Mixer at 5:30pm.
Saturday 9 May
Signing Sensations BSL Choir – 12:00pm
Choirs for Good Wrexham – 12:30pm
Derwen On Tour – 1pm
Hazel Sian – 1:50pm
Elin a Carys – 2:45pm
Tom Campbell Trio – 3:40pm
Half/Time – 4:35pm
Spirited Followers – 5:25pm
Claire Vine – 6:15pm
Osgled – 7:05pm
Côr DAW – 7:55pm
Visitors can also attend a ‘Paned a Sgwrs’ (cuppa and a chat) session with Doctor Cymraeg.
Further information on Hwb Cymraeg can be found here.
Stephen Jones, Welsh Language Officer for Wrexham Council said “Hwb Cymraeg is a space for everyone to enjoy during FOCUS Wales. Whether you are a seasoned Cymraeg speaker, a learner or someone who simply wants to hear and experience more of the language, you will get a Croeso mawr (big welcome) at the HWB.”
“It’s a chance to relax, have fun, meet people and enjoy a great mix of performances and activities in the heart of the city centre. We want Hwb Cymraeg to be a place where people feel comfortable using whatever Welsh they have, while also encouraging others to learn more and join in.”
