Llais is Cardiff’s international arts festival, bringing artists and audiences together for incredible live music, thought-provoking performance and inspirational talks.
With a mixture of free and ticketed events, Llais presents a programme of adventurous live music, thought-provoking performance and playful experiences for everyone to explore.

Arlo Parks

Hot Chip

Fatoumata Diawara

John Cale

Rachel Chinouriri

Brett Anderson + Paraorchestra

Laura Mvula

Cate Le Bon

John Grant

Rufus Wainwright

Patti Smith

Ibibio Sound Machine

Elvis Costello

Nadine Shah

Passenger

Gruff Rhys

Ionna Lee

Laura Marling

Billy Bragg

Van Morrisson

Charlotte Church
"Llais is much more than a music festival; it’s an exploration of what the voice can do and how important it is to have one."
Graeme Farrow, Artistic Director
Since the festival began in 2016 we've showcased some of the world’s most recognisable voices from across the musical spectrum including: