Discover Wrexham’s Blend of Science and Art at Darganfod//Discover 2024!
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre and Ty Paŵb are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of the Darganfod//Discover Science and Arts Festival.
The 2024 edition is set to take place on the 3rd and 4th of August in the heart of Wrexham. This extraordinary weekend event promises to be a fusion of science and the arts, creating an immersive experience for all attendees.
This year’s Darganfod//Discover edition is poised to be the most diverse and exciting festival to date. It’s as well as a vibrant platform that invites people to engage with Wrexham as more than just a tourist destination. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to experience firsthand the dynamic synergy between science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and the arts.
Photos from last year’s festival
A key cultural event in Wrexham
Scot Owen, Centre Manager said “For us Darganfod//Discover is one of the highlights of our event calendar and seeing it return to Wrexham once more is a fantastic continuation of a key cultural event in the heart of the city. 2024 is going to be an unforgettable year and we can’t wait for you to see what we have in store!”
Darganfod//Discover 2024 will not only cater to the local community who already cherish Xplore! and Ty Paŵb, but it will also serve as a focal point for tourists new to Wrexham. For those eager to discover more of what this vibrant city has to offer, the festival provides an ideal entry point. The event promises a plethora of engaging activities, workshops, and performances, making it an enriching experience for everyone, regardless of age or background. Darganfod 2024 will leave visitors inspired and enlightened.
Lead member with responsibility for Tŷ Pawb, Cllr Hugh Jones, said: “We are thrilled to be continuing the fruitful partnership with Tŷ Pawb’s neighbours at Xplore! Science Discovery Centre to bring this fantastic event to Wrexham city centre. Last year’s festival was a tremendous success, with over 800 children and parents attending over the two days. We’ll be looking to build on this success again over the summer and look forward to announcing the full line-up very soon.”
Councillor Nigel Williams, Wrexham Council’s Lead Member for Economy, said: “Since returning in 2019, Darganfod has grown to become one of our most popular summer family activities and is now a key date on Wrexham’s events calendar. We look forward to welcoming even more families and visitors to the city centre in 2024 to enjoy another extravaganza of science and art. We’ll be announcing the full line-up and details on how to book tickets in the new year so I would encourage everyone to sign up to receive updates about the event, using the instructions below.”
Mark your calendars for the weekend of August 3rd and 4th, 2024, as Wrexham transforms into a hub of creativity, knowledge, and exploration. Be part of the Darganfod Festival and unlock the possibilities of science and art in the heart of this historic city.
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