Creative Graduate Festival

Creative Graduate Festival 2026

Creative Graduate Festival 2026 celebrated the creativity, ambition and achievements of our graduating students through a series of exhibitions and events across Cardiff.

From a student-led fashion show to screenings, showcases and exhibitions across the city, students had the opportunity to share their work with audiences, employers and industry professionals. Advertising students showcased bold ideas and real-world campaigns developed for brands including LEGO, Lloyds Bank, Dŵr Cymru and the WRU to local agencies and creative partners at Tiny Rebel Cardiff.

Film students premiered their work on the big screen at Cineworld Cardiff, bringing their stories to audiences as part of a public cinema screening in the heart of the city.

The 2026 festival also marked the launch of the Games and Animation Academy of Wales, a new initiative supporting the next generation of talent in games, animation and visual effects through close collaboration with industry and a shared ambition to help shape the future of creative production in Wales.

Every event included opportunities for students to build connections, discuss their work and gain valuable insights from professionals as they prepared to take their next steps in their creative careers.