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🏴 Ontario Welsh Festival
📅 April 24–26, 2026
📍 Kingston, Ontario
Ontario Welsh Festival 2026
Celebrate Welsh culture, music, language, and community at the Ontario Welsh Festival in Kingston. This welcoming weekend gathering brings together festival traditions like a welcome tea, Noson Lawen, concert evening, and Gymanfa Ganu, along with special guests direct from Wales.
🎶 Musical guests: Cantorion Gogledd Cymru
🏨 Main hotel: Holiday Inn Kingston-Waterfront
🎤 Weekend of music & Welsh traditions
Public concert tickets are listed separately from full festival registration, and registration details are posted through the official festival site.
✨ Festival Highlights
- 🎶 Featured musical guests Cantorion Gogledd Cymru direct from Wales
- ☕ Traditional festival favourites such as the Welcome Tea and Noson Lawen
- 🚌 Saturday programming that typically includes a seminar, bus tour, banquet, and concert
- ⛪ A Sunday Gymanfa Ganu celebration in Kingston
- 🤝 A warm community atmosphere for anyone interested in Welsh heritage, music, and culture
📌 Key Information
📅 Dates
Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26, 2026
🏨 Main Festival Hotel
Holiday Inn Kingston-Waterfront
2 Princess St
Kingston, ON K7L 1A2
2 Princess St
Kingston, ON K7L 1A2
🎟️ Tickets & Registration
Festival registration and separate concert ticket options are offered through the official festival channels.
🎼 Special Guests
Cantorion Gogledd Cymru will be featured at the 2026 festival.
⛪ Sunday Singing Event
Gymanfa Ganu programming is scheduled in Kingston and traditionally serves as a signature closing event.
🏛️ Festival Style
Music, heritage, community gatherings, cultural traditions, and Welsh fellowship across a full weekend.
🚗 Getting There
- 🚉 The Holiday Inn Kingston-Waterfront is in downtown Kingston, close to the waterfront and walkable central attractions.
- 🚗 Kingston is an easy road trip from Ottawa, Toronto, and Eastern Ontario communities.
- 🅿️ Check with the hotel and official festival updates for current parking and arrival details before your visit.
💡 Helpful Tips
🏨 Book your hotel early if you plan to stay on-site for the full weekend.
🎟️ Double-check whether you need full festival registration, concert tickets, or both.
🎶 Bring your festival spirit—community singing and musical events are a big part of the weekend.
📅 Review the official schedule before you go so you can plan around tea, concert, banquet, and Sunday events.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Ontario Welsh Festival 2026?
The 2026 festival runs from April 24 to April 26, 2026.
Where is the festival held?
The main festival hotel is the Holiday Inn Kingston-Waterfront in Kingston, Ontario.
Who are the 2026 musical guests?
The 2026 festival features Cantorion Gogledd Cymru direct from Wales.
Is there a public concert?
Yes, the festival includes a Saturday concert, and public concert ticket information is posted separately from full festival registration.
What kind of events are included?
Festival activities typically include a Welcome Tea, Noson Lawen, seminar, bus tour, banquet, concert, and Gymanfa Ganu.
Disclaimer: Festival details may change. Please verify information on the official website before planning your visit.
