Welcome to the Grace Williams Festival.

2027 will see the 50th anniversary of the death of distinguished Welsh composer, Grace Williams. Grace was born and raised in Barry, and returned here in 1947 where she continued to compose, often inspired by the coastline she loved.

Barry Arts Festival, Art Central Friends, GlastonBARRY and Menter Iaith Bro Morgannwg are planning a month long festival in February 2027 to celebrate Grace’s life and work.

Through a series of events and concerts of traditional and contemporary music we aim to extend her legacy of making music in Barry to the broadest possible audience. We hope too, that through Grace’s story, the festival will inspire new generations of musicians in the town.