FOCUS Wales

Wrexham's international music festival returns from Thursday 6 May 2027: around 250 emerging acts in venues across the city, plus tips on tickets, places to stay and getting there.

Performers outside Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham

FOCUS Wales is Wrexham's international music festival, a multi-venue showcase of emerging Welsh talent alongside new acts from around the world. Around 250 acts play across the weekend in dozens of venues around the city, from pubs and clubs to churches and basements. The next festival starts on Thursday 6 May 2027.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

FOCUS Wales was founded in 2010 by Andy Jones and Neal Thompson, who both played in local bands and promoted shows in Wrexham. It has grown into one of the biggest dates in the city's calendar, drawing thousands of music fans and people from the music industry, with a conference running alongside the gigs.

DATES AND TICKETS

2027 festival: starts Thursday 6 May 2027
Tickets: festival passes are sold through the official FOCUS Wales website, which also has the line up as it is announced
Venues: spread across Wrexham city centre, all within walking distance of each other

PLANNING YOUR WEEKEND

Rooms in and around the city get booked up for festival weekend, so sort your stay early: see hotels and places to stay in Wrexham. Between gigs, find food in our where to eat guide and drinks in the best pubs and cocktail bars.

GETTING THERE

Wrexham General and Wrexham Central stations are both a short walk from the city centre. If you are driving, see our guide to parking in Wrexham.

MORE MUSIC IN WREXHAM

For gigs the rest of the year, see shows, gigs and comedy in Wrexham and what's on.