People from across Wales are expected to fill the streets of Rhyl on Saturday 18 October 2025, as the town hosts the next March for Independence, organised by YesCymru and AUOBCymru (All Under One Banner Cymru).
First March in the North for Two Years
The march will start and finish at Rhyl Events Arena on the promenade, where there will also be a large stage, live music and speeches. Participants are invited to gather from 11am, with the march setting off at 1pm.
The event will be family-friendly and open to everyone who believes Wales should have the power to make its own decisions. This will be the first March for Independence in north Wales for two years, the last having been held in Bangor in September 2023.
The march will follow a fully accessible route through the town centre – starting at the Rhyl Events Arena, High Street, Market Street, Queen Street, Sussex Street, Water Street, Promenade and back to the Events Arena – with roads closed to traffic for the duration.
Speakers & Performers from Wales & Scotland
At around 2pm, the focus will return to the Events Arena for the Indy Wales Rally, featuring speeches and live music. Among those taking to the stage will be singer-songwriter Tara Bethan, Scottish independence campaigner Lesley Riddoch and Llyr Gruffydd MS from Plaid Cymru, with more names to be announced.
Music on the day will include Genod Pres, who will lead the march, along with Jacob Elwy and TewTewTennau, who will perform at the rally. There will also be an Indy Market at the arena from 10am to 4pm – the perfect chance to pick up independence-themed merchandise and meet campaigners from across Wales.
Supporters will then be invited to continue the celebrations at a ‘Singing for Independence’ folk session at the Lorne Tavern, Rhyl from 4pm onwards – a relaxed gathering with music, songs and community spirit.
Geraint Thomas on behalf of the organisers said:
“Every march for independence is a message to Westminster that Wales will no longer be ignored. From Cardiff to Bangor, from Barry to Rhyl, people are uniting to say we deserve better than decades of neglect from Westminster governments of all colours. We’re especially proud to bring the March for Independence back to the north for the first time in two years, and we’re calling on people from across the region to join us in Rhyl. The town was chosen because it symbolises both the challenges and the potential of modern Wales – a community that has endured years of underinvestment yet still stands proud and determined. The independence movement is about democracy, fairness and dignity, and the people of Wales are ready to take our future into our own hands.”
A Growing Movement for Independence
The Rhyl march follows a series of large independence marches across Wales since 2019, including the most recent in Barry, which drew more than 6,000 people. Organisers say the movement continues to grow as more people recognise that decisions about Wales need to be made in Wales.
The call for independence has gained renewed attention following Westminster’s latest refusal to devolve control of the Crown Estate to Wales. The Rhyl and Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farms are among the Crown Estate’s most valuable Welsh assets, yet the profits flow to London rather than supporting communities in Wales.
Full Details
Full details, including travel information, parking and accessibility, are available at: www.yes.cymru/rhyl