Conwy River Festival brings Conwy, Wales to the waterfront each summer, celebrating the town’s maritime heritage with a lively mix of river action and quay-side fun. The spotlight is on boat and rowing races on the Conwy River and Conwy Bay, backed by nautical displays and a bustling Conwy Quay atmosphere of local stalls, street food, and family activities. Keep an eye out for the quirky LA-LA Rally, and soak up harbor views of Conwy Castle as live music carries the festivities into the evening.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Regatta Fri–Sun, July 3–5, 2026 · Quay Day Sat, July 4, 2026 · LA-LA Rally Thu–Sat, July 9–11, 2026. Official festival dates.
• Quay Day start time (2026): from 10:00 AM onward. Official note.
• A detailed timetable is typically published as the festival approaches; check the official calendar page for the most current schedule. Calendar of events.
LOCATION
• Conwy, North Wales — centered on Conwy Quay / Conwy Harbour and the River Conwy, with racing in the river and Conwy Bay. Quay Day (official) · Regatta (official).
• Maps: Conwy Quay · Conwy Harbour.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Spectators: generally free to watch (including the public Quay Day activities). Quay Day (free event) · Visitor listing (free to spectators).
• Participants (racing / LA-LA Rally): entry fees apply; see official entrant information and FAQs for what’s included. Information for entrants · FAQs.
ACCOMMODATIONS
• Marina berthing (affiliated discounts for participants): discounted berthing is offered at Conwy boatfolk Marina for the duration of the festival; Caernarfon Victoria Dock lists discounted berthing for LA-LA entrants over the LA-LA weekend. Official berthing FAQ.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Quay Day is a free, open-air day on the quayside beneath Conwy Castle, with on-the-water and quayside activities. Quay Day details.
• The festival spans two weekends and multiple water areas (harbor/river/bay); plan extra time for movement and viewing spots. Official festival hub.
• Scheduling can change (weather/tides); use the official calendar/news pages for last-minute updates. Calendar · News.