Date: Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March
Time: 10.30 – 16:00
Location: Senedd and Pierhead building, Cardiff Bay
£ Free
Celebrate!
St David’s Day
Join us for 2 days of free fun-filled St David's Day celebrations at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay on Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March.
Enjoy a day full of culture, creativity and community, with activities and performances running all day - there's something for everyone!
- Unleash your creativity at one of our love spoon crafting workshops, get ready to juggle at a Circus Skills session, or dive into a seed planting workshop!*
- Enjoy the beautiful sounds of Welsh choirs, and other musical acts performing throughout the 2 days.
- Come and ‘Speak Rubbish’ during a litter pick with ‘Keep Wales Tidy’ – an opportunity to clean up the area and practice your Welsh at the same time!
- Learn about the upcoming election by joining one of our ‘Understand your vote’ session or Tour of the Senedd!*
- Enjoy the view over Cardiff Bay and start your day the right way by taking part in our free yoga session.*
- Enjoy a free Welsh cake with any hot drink purchased at our café (while stocks last).
There is something for everyone and we can’t wait to welcome you!
*Note: Some workshops require pre-booking.
What’s on:
Saturday 28 February
10:00 – 11:00 – ‘Talking Rubbish’ Litter Picking session with Keep Wales Tidy
Practice your Welsh whilst taking part in a litter pick around Cardiff Bay - everybody welcome!
11:00 – Performance from ‘Only Voices Aloud’ mixed children’s choir
10:30 – 13:30 – Circus Skills Workshop
Get ready to juggle, spin plates and hula hoop – perfect fun for everyone!
11:15 – 12:00 – ‘Grow Cardiff’ Seed Planting Drop-in Workshop
Embrace the Spring with a seed planting workshop with ‘Grow Cardiff’ – you’ll be able to decorate your pot and take it home with you.
11:15 – 12:00 – ‘Understand your Vote’ Info Session*
Get clued up ahead of the Senedd Election on May 7th
What you’ll discover:
- Why the Senedd Has Changed – Understand the reasons behind upcoming changes .
- The Power of Your Vote – See how your choices shape the outcome.
- Your Representation – Learn how you’ll be represented in the next Senedd.
- Important Election Dates – Find out about key deadlines and activities.
12:00 – 12:30 – ‘Mewn Cymeriad/ In Character’ Theatre Performance
Enjoy a brand new production from ‘Mewn Cymeriad’, which will teach young people more about the Senedd in a vibrant and engaging way! Written by renowned writer Manon Steffan Ros, this is aimed for young adults aged 15+, but suitable for all!
This performance will be in English.
14:00 – 15:00 – Sand Art Workshop
Try your hand at sand art by pouring colourful sand into St. David’s Day themed designs!
14:15 – 15:00 - ‘Understand your Vote’ Info Session*
15:00 – Chapter’s ‘Noson Lawen’ Folk Group Jamming Session
Bring along your folk instrument and join the ‘Noson Lawen’ crew from Chapter Arts Centre for a jamming session. Or simply come along and enjoy their performance!
Sunday 1 March
10:00 – 10:45 – Vibes Yoga Session*
Start your morning in the best way with a 45-min yoga session run by Jenny from Vibes Yoga Vibes | Cardiff Yoga Studio | Yoga Cardiff, complete with glorious views over Cardiff Bay!
10:30 – 13:30 – ExperiMENTAL Science Workshop
Join ExperiMENTAL Science for a hands-on, family-friendly St. David’s Day themed science celebration.
Children can drop in and take part in a range of make-and-take science activities, including:
Welsh Flag Thaumatropes – a Victorian optical illusion
Dragon Rockets – exploring Newton’s laws
Chromatography Daffodils – science meets springtime
Balancing Baby Birds – forces and centre of gravity
All activities are suitable for young children aged 4+ and everything goes home with you.
No booking needed – just pop along and celebrate Wales through science!
11:00 – Performance from ‘Good Vibrations Chorus’
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama have partnered with Parkinsons UK to create a singing group to help people better manage their Parkinson’s symptoms – come along and enjoy their musical performance.
11:15 – 12:00 – Love Spoon Craft Workshop*
Unleash your creativity and make a love spoon with a twist. Artist Lowri Williams will guide you in creating a unique keepsake love spoon with alternative materials, like wire and seashells.
11:15 – 12:00 – ‘Understand your Vote’ Info Session*
13:00 – 13:40 – Love Spoon Craft Workshop*
Unleash your creativity and make a love spoon with a twist. Artist Lowri Williams will guide you in creating a unique keepsake love spoon with alternative materials, like wire and seashells.
14:00 – 14:45 – Performance and Workshop from Samba Doc Band
Get into the rhythm with Samba Doc – a lively and vibrant Samba band. You’ll have the chance to get involved and try your hand at some percussion instruments at the end of their performance.
14:15 – 15:00 - ‘Understand your Vote’ Info Session*
All Day
Get crafty!
Face Paint (11:00 – 14:00)
Join a tour of the Welsh Parliament to learn more about the Senedd’s role and the upcoming election.
*Pre-bookable