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REVIEW: Global Spirit in Llangollen
Jul 09, 2026
There are some evenings at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod that perfectly capture the spirit of the festival. Global Rhythms: Made in Wales was undoubtedly one of them, bringing together outstanding Welsh talent, global influences and an atmosphere that transformed the Pavilion into one enormous celebration. The evening opened with Band Pres Llareggub, who describe... Read more »
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Ysgol Pen Barras Ruthin’s pupils deliver powerful message of world harmony in Llangollen Eisteddfod’s annual peace message.
Jul 08, 2026
Hundreds of youngsters from schools across North Wales and Cheshire packed into the Pavilion at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod to hear the traditional Peace Message delivered during the annual children’s day matinee. With roots that go back to the Urdd in 1922, long before it was aired at the Eisteddfod first in 1949, a fresh... Read more »
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Railway children relive piece of history
Jul 08, 2026
50 children from two Dee Valley community schools relived a local tradition when they arrived by train for a sunny day out at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Youngsters from the Corwen and Carrog areas traditionally came by train from their local stations to the Eisteddfod’s children’ day each year but Dr Beeching ended the fun when he axed the Ruabon to Barmouth line in the early... Read more »
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REVIEW: One World Brings a Message of Hope to Llangollen
Jul 08, 2026
There are concerts that entertain, there are concerts that inspire, and then there are concerts that become moments in history. Sir Karl Jenkins’ long-awaited Uniting Nations: One World opening concert at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod was undoubtedly the latter. Following the heartbreaking postponement of last year’s performance, there was an unmistakable sense of anticipation... 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.
