The Eisteddfod in English

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The National Eisteddfod of Wales is the largest cultural event of its kind in Europe. It takes place annually during the first week of August and this year it's being held in Llanrwst, Conwy, between 3-10 August.

If you're not a Welsh speaker but would like to catch up with the results, video highlights, photos and news from this year's festival, we have it all here for you to enjoy, including:

We have a comprehensive daily results round-up including video highlights of the top three competitors and videos of the main ceremonies.

You'll also get to see all the best pictures from the event in our daily galleries from the Maes.

Remember you can also follow all the latest news from the Maes on our BBC Eisteddfod Twitter account.

Get the lowdown on the Eisteddfod

We'll bring you all the lowdown on the Eisteddfod including a list of handy words and phrases.

And if you're still not sure what the Eisteddfod's all about, check out our Eisteddfod essentials. And to really get to grips with the Eisteddfod's bardic traditions, its rituals and mystical symbolism, check out our step-by-step guide to the festival and its fascinating history.

News from the festival

Throughout the week BBC Wales News online will bring you all the top news stories from the Eisteddfod.

Radio and Television

In two special programmes on BBC One Wales, Jason Mohammad brings all the highlights and stories from the Eisteddfod and discovers how this centuries-old festival continues to evolve as a relevant cultural force.

The week-long event starts with a musical extravaganza 'Y Tylwyth', a performance featuring folk and contemporary music with a cast that includes acrobatic circus performances. It's one of the Eisteddfod's most ambitious projects, and Jason will be backstage talking to the performers.

He will be catching up with Welsh rugby stars Jonathan Davies and Ken Owens, as well as broadcaster and comedian Tudur Owen, who are all being honoured at the Eisteddfod this year.

Jason will also be discovering more about Llanrwst's failed attempt to gain a seat on the United Nations in 1947, when it claimed to be independent from the rest of Wales.

The programme will also visit Y Lle Celf - the largest moveable contemporary arts pavilion in Europe. He'll enjoy the work of a multitude of different artists including the Gold Medal winners in Fine Art, Contemporary Art and Craft and Design.

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Meanwhile, BBC Cymru Wales' live coverage from the Eisteddfod is available on S4C with English language subtitles.

Radio Cymru also broadcasts daily from the Eisteddfod, while Wales Today brings you all the latest reports from the Maes every evening at 6.30pm on BBC One Wales.

A guide to the Eisteddfod - what it's all about

To find out more about what the Eisteddfod is all about and its history, you can visit the Eisteddfod's official website. It includes all the information you're likely to need about the festival in both English and Welsh, whether you're a seasoned visitor or a first-timer.