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Sir Karl Jenkins Named Eisteddfod President for 2026
Jun 19, 2026
The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is delighted to announce that internationally acclaimed Welsh composer Sir Karl Jenkins has been appointed President of the Eisteddfod for 2026. Recognised as one of the world’s most performed living composers, Sir Karl’s music has touched millions of people across the globe through works including The Armed Man: A Mass... Read more » -
One Month Until the Start of the 2026 Llangollen Eisteddfod
Jun 11, 2026
With just one month to go until the start of the 2026 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, preparations are gathering pace for another spectacular celebration of music, culture and international friendship in North Wales. Since its founding in 1947, the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has become one of the world’s most respected celebrations of international music... Read more » -
GOLDEN TICKETS AT THE READY – LLANGOLLEN’S LIVE MUSIC TREASURE HUNT IS BACK!
May 20, 2026
MYSTERIOUS YETI SPOTTED HIDING FREE TICKETS AHEAD OF SUMMER SEASON 79 PAIRS OF FREE TICKETS TO BE FOUND ON SATURDAY MAY 23 Llangollen is gearing up for another unforgettable summer as TK Maxx presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion returns from June 24 to July 5, followed by the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod from July 7.... Read more » -
5-7PM ‘SOUND-BRIDGE SESSIONS’ TO LAUNCH AT LLANGOLLEN EISTEDDFOD
May 13, 2026
A new series of open-air performances running daily from 5pm to 7pm will debut this summer at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, transforming the early evening experience for audiences and creating a seamless bridge between the Eisteddfod’s daytime competitions and its evening concerts. The Sound-Bridge Sessions have been developed following a successful pilot in 2025 led by... Read more »
Tell your community story
Six dynamic community groups from across Wales will come together at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod to showcase their cultural vibrancy through a unique project called Community Rhythms and Roots. Supported by Arts Council Wales, these groups will bring their multicultural and multilingual heritage to life in a celebration of Wales’ diverse communities. This initiative echoes the Eisteddfod’s long-standing tradition of uniting people through the power of the arts, building bridges in the spirit of peace and friendship.
