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In pictures: Urdd Eisteddfod 2025 in rain and shine

Charlie Buckland
BBC News
A covered stage sits on a field with a pink sign reading "Canlynliadau" meaning results in English. Margam Castle can be seen in the background on the right hand side. People sit on picnic benches in the sunshine outside the stage.
Thomas and Toby stand by large blue letters which are covered in people's names and signatures. Margam Castle can be seen in the background.
The results stage took front and centre in front of the idyllic Margam Castle
Brothers Thomas, 9, and Toby, 5, mark their names on the Urdd sign to celebrate their participation in the festival

Despite it being the hottest start to May in Wales this year, the sunshine didn't quite hold out for this week's Urdd Eisteddfod.

While some photos may be deceiving, Europe's largest youth festival, held this year in Margam Park in Neath Port Talbot, was largely damp - but performers didn't let the weather rain on their parade.

Wednesday was the brightest day, with families across Wales flocking to the Maes to spectate, eat and enjoy.

From political faces including First Minister Eluned Morgan and Mark Drakeford to former rugby star Alun Wyn Jones, everyone turned up to show their passion for the Welsh language.