Arts and Literature
- 23 March – The National Library of Wales successfully bids for an 18th century Welsh manuscript auctioned in Los Angeles.
- 5 April – Launch of Katherine Jenkins' first album, Première.
- May – Foundation of Swansea City Opera company.
- 17 August – Announcement of the Dylan Thomas Prize, a new £60,000 literary prize. The first award will be made in 2006.
- November
- Roger Rees is appointed artistic director of the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
- Welsh National Opera moves into the Wales Millennium Centre.
- 7 December – The Stereophonics introduce their new drummer, Argentinian Javier Weyler.
- Magenta wins the Classic Rock Society award for Best Live Band. Christina Booth wins Best Female Vocalist.
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