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Welsh Encontro 2025 - Festival of Dance and Percussion
Don't miss the Welsh Encontro 2025 - Festival of dance and percussion at the Barry Memo, and Barry Island this May!
The Welsh Encontro Cymru 2025 will bring together the best of Brazilian beats, with live performances from top musicians, from across the country.
Enjoy the infectious energy of bloco percussion, the soulful sounds of Afro-Brazilian rhythms, with a dazzling explosion of colour!

The festival will take place across two locations:
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 May
Live Busking at Barry Island Prom - 10am to 4pm
Free to attend - enjoy samba beats by the sea, over the two days
Sunday 4 May
Festival Showcase at the Memo Arts Centre, Barry - 6pm
Tickets £10 plus booking fee
Buy tickets here
Monday 5 May
Mass Busk at Barry Island Prom - 1pm
Free to attend, as all the visiting bands come together to play and dance by the sea. Prepare your ears for something fabulous!
