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: