The Bangor History Festival is set to celebrate 1,500 years of heritage.
Scheduled for October, the event will mark the founding of Bangor, one of Britain's oldest cities and Wales' oldest city.
The festival, taking place at Pontio Arts and Innovation Centre, Bangor University's Main Arts Building, Storiel, and Bangor Cathedral, will feature workshops, discussions, and interactive exhibitions.
The daytime event is free and open to the public, with bilingual programming in Welsh and English.
Dr Martin Hanks, city director of Bangor City Council, said: "Bangor 1500 is more than a commemoration, it’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to celebrate our city’s extraordinary legacy.
"We’re bringing together schools, the university, community groups, cultural institutions and other partners to honour 1,500 years of history, and to inspire pride in Bangor’s future.
"This festival is just the beginning."
The festival will kick off on Friday, October 17, with a day of activities for local primary and secondary school pupils.
Events will include a welcome session, a presentation by the School of History, hands-on workshops, and talks on Roman Britain by historian Greg Jenner.
The rest of the festival will be open to the wider community, with a full schedule of public talks, panel discussions, exhibitions, walking tours, and cultural showcases.
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Professor Peter Shapely, head of the School of History, Law and Social Sciences at Bangor University, said: "The Bangor History Festival is a unique opportunity to bring history alive for our students, staff, and wider community.
"By combining academic insight with public engagement, we are ensuring that Bangor’s heritage continues to inspire future generations."
The weekend will also feature headline talks by historians Greg Jenner and Professor Kate Williams.
Mr Jenner will host "Ask a Historian: An Evening with Greg Jenner," while Professor Williams will present "Queens, Castles and Welsh Heroines: Secrets Behind The Castle Walls."
Tickets for these events are on sale on the Pontio website, and tickets for the "Get thy Bearings!"
workshop can be purchased from the Storiel website.
This festival is a collaborative effort between Bangor University, Bangor City Council, Storiel, and Bangor Cathedral.
Professor Edmund Burke, vice-chancellor of Bangor University, said: "We are delighted to be hosting the Bangor History Festival at the heart of our university community.
"It is a proud moment for Bangor University to contribute to such a landmark occasion and we’re very pleased to work in close partnership with Bangor City Council and other partners."
The full festival programme for October 18 can be found here.
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