Free Entry for Lower Income Families to Eisteddfod yr Urdd Maldwyn 2024

This year, the Eisteddfod is being held in Meifod between the 27th of May and the 1st of June. Following financial support from the Welsh Government, the Urdd is proud to be able to offer free entry to lower income families to the Eisteddfod Maes.

Tickets for Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2024 will be available to order soon. We will also share more details on how to receive the lower income tickets.

Who qualifies for these tickets?

You are eligible for free tickets for you and your family to the Eisteddfod if you receive one of the following:

Income Support
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Guaranteed element of Pension Credit
Child Tax Credit
Working Tax Credit run-on
Universal Credit
Urdd £1 Membership

How do these tickets work?

Each day of the week will have a special ticket for that day
These tickets will be limited to 6 per day for each lower income family
You will need proof of the criteria that you meet
Following verification of the applications, we will send these tickets out via email closer in time to the Eisteddfod
A ticket for Thursday, Friday and Saturday will also give you free entry to the Triban Festival

How do I order these tickets?

1. Go to our ticket system and chose the day(s) you need

2. When completing your order, you'll need to tick the criteria that qualifies you for these tickets

3. You'll receive and email confirming your request

4. Your ticket(s) will be sent to you following the verification period

5. You'll need to bring proof of how you qualify with you to the Eisteddfod