Past event
May 15, 2026
Updated
Ferryside, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Gŵyl Uilleann Glanyfferi 2026 — Ferryside Uilleann Pipes Festival took place May 15–17, 2026, in the historic seaside village of Ferryside (Glan-y-fferi), Carmarthenshire, South West Wales.
A big Irish piping festival in a little Welsh village.
Gŵyl bibau gwyddelig fawr mewn pentref bach Cymreig.
The three-day festival celebrated traditional Irish and Welsh music and song, with tuition, performances and sessions.
Guests / Y Gwesteion
- Tommy Keane — uilleann pipes
- Pádraic Keane — uilleann pipes
- Debbie Quigley — uilleann pipes
- Emmett Gill — uilleann pipes
- Jason Rouse — uilleann pipes
- Ceri Rhys Matthews — flute
- Julie Murphy — traditional Welsh folk songs
- Mikey Kenney — fiddle
- Chris Coe — uilleann pipes maintenance
Programme
Friday featured a welcome session and social. Saturday offered classes followed by an evening concert and sessions. Sunday included a beach walk, festival lecture, the Piper’s Chair and a closing session.
The festival was hosted by Pibyddion Uilleann Cymru, the Uilleann Pipers of Wales, with events across the village.
Official festival website · Facebook.
For festival enquiries, contact uilleanncymru@gmail.com.