Seaside town in north Wales set to host new grassroots music festival

Colwyn Bay to host inaugural Welsh language alternative music festival

On Saturday, 24th January 2026, the streets of Colwyn Bay will vibrate with the sounds of the underground as the town hosts the inaugural Yr Arfordir Amgen – Alternative Coast. This multi-venue festival marks a return for the alternative scene locally, bringing the first dedicated Welsh-language and bilingual alternative gigs to the area in many years. Organised by members of the Pwyllgor Colwyn committee, the festival is a grassroots effort to …

Seaside town in north Wales set to host new grassroots music festival

Colwyn festival in north Wales Amelia Jones Seaside town in north Wales is set to host a grassroots music festival celebrating Welsh language and bilingual music. Colwyn Bay will welcome Yr Arfodir Amgen, or Alternative Coast festival on Saturday, 24 January 2026, with performances taking place across four town-centre venues from early afternoon until midnight. The multi-venue festival marks a significant revival of the area’s alternative music …