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The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has launched its 2027 Competition Syllabus, inviting singers, choirs, instrumentalists and dancers from around the world to be part of the festival’s landmark 80th anniversary.

Taking place from Wednesday 7 to Sunday 11 July 2027, next summer’s Eisteddfod will celebrate eight decades of bringing people together through music, dance and cultural exchange.

VIEW THE 2027 COMPETITION SYLLABUS

Competitions have been at the heart of Llangollen since the first Eisteddfod in 1947, and the 2027 syllabus combines some of the festival’s best-loved traditions with new and refreshed opportunities for performers of all ages.

New and refreshed for 2027

A new Small Vocal Ensemble competition will welcome groups of up to 15 singers, including choirs, vocal ensembles, duets, trios and quartets. The Open Choir competition has also been broadened, allowing choirs to perform music from either a single genre or a mixture of styles.

There are refreshed opportunities for instrumentalists too, with separate competitions for chamber instrumental ensembles of up to six musicians and larger instrumental ensembles of seven or more performers.

Following the major expansion of Llangollen’s dance competitions for 2026, the full programme returns next summer. Solo and duet/trio competitions include ballet, contemporary and lyrical dance, jazz, tap and modern, commercial, hip-hop and street, and ballroom and social dancing.

Importantly, in 2027 these competitions will be spread across both Saturday and Sunday, helping to create a varied programme of singing, music and dance throughout both days of the festival’s final weekend.

Llangollen favourites return

Some of the Eisteddfod’s most prestigious competitions will once again take centre stage.

The winners of the principal adult choral competitions will compete for the Choir of the World title and Pavarotti Trophy on Sunday evening, together with a £3,000 prize.

The Children’s Choir of the World also returns, alongside Junior Children’s Choir, Senior Children’s Choir and Children’s Open Choir competitions. For 2027, programmes in the three main children’s choral categories have been extended to up to eight minutes.

The Pendine International Voice of the Future will culminate in its final during the Eisteddfod’s special 80th anniversary Gala concert on Saturday 10 July, with £3,000 and the International Voice of the Future trophy awarded to the winner.

Artistic Director Dave Danford said:

“Our competitors have been at the heart of the Eisteddfod throughout its 80-year history, so it feels particularly important that our anniversary year celebrates the extraordinary range of people who come to Llangollen to perform, share their cultures and make friendships.

“We’ve continued to develop the syllabus for 2027, creating some new opportunities while protecting the competitions which are such an important part of Llangollen’s identity.

“One of the changes I’m particularly pleased about is the way we’re programming the final weekend. Following the huge expansion of our dance competitions for 2026, we’ll now spread those classes across Saturday and Sunday. It means that whichever day people choose to visit, they’ll experience a real mixture of singing, music and dance.

“Our 80th anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate everything that has made Llangollen special since 1947, but also to look ahead. I hope performers from Wales, the UK and around the world will come and be part of that next chapter with us.”

There are also opportunities for those who would like to experience Llangollen without competing, with non-competitive participation available to choirs, dance groups, instrumental ensembles and soloists.

Apply for Llangollen 2027

Group applications for the choral, dance and instrumental competitions close on Friday 1 January 2027, while applications for vocal and instrumental solo competitions close on Saturday 13 March 2027.

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The prestigious Choir of the World title has been awarded to Advent Euphonic Chorale from the Philippines following a spectacular finale at the 2026 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

In a remarkable day of competition, the internationally acclaimed choir completed a stunning hat-trick of victories. They were first crowned winners of the Mixed Choir Competition with an outstanding score of 95, before claiming the Open Choirs Competition with an incredible score of 96. They then returned to the stage later the same day to win the prestigious Choir of the World title, completing an extraordinary treble that ranks among the finest achievements in the festival’s history.

The standard of competition at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is widely recognised as being among the highest in the world. Each year, the festival attracts many of the finest amateur choirs from across the globe, making victory in any category a remarkable achievement. To win three major titles in a single day is an exceptionally rare accomplishment and underlines the outstanding quality of Advent Euphonic Chorale.

The Pinoy choir, composed of students and young professionals, and predominantly drawn from the Adventist University of the Philippines, has earned an international reputation for excellence, winning accolades at prestigious competitions across the globe. Their latest success in Llangollen adds the celebrated Choir of the World title to an already remarkable list of achievements.

The Choir of the World competition brings together the winners of the festival’s principal choral competitions for a thrilling grand final on the iconic Llangollen stage and is widely regarded as one of the highest honours in international choral music.

Following their victory, the choir was presented with the famous Pavarotti Trophy by Artistic Director Dave Danford and Chair of the Eisteddfod John Gambles, to rapturous applause from the audience.

John Gambles, Chair of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, said,

“Congratulations to Advent Euphonic Chorale on becoming our 2026 Choir of the World. To win three major titles in a single day is an extraordinary achievement and reflects the exceptional standard of musicianship, artistry and dedication shown by every member of the choir.

“This competition represents the very best of international choral singing and tonight’s final once again demonstrated why Llangollen continues to be recognised as one of the world’s great stages for choral music. We are delighted to add Advent Euphonic Chorale to the distinguished list of Choir of the World winners.”

Artistic Director Dave Danford added,

“The standard throughout this year’s Choir of the World competition has been truly exceptional. Every finalist brought something unique to the stage, making the judges’ task incredibly difficult.

“Advent Euphonic Chorale performed with outstanding precision, musicality and expression throughout the day. Winning the Mixed Choir, Open Choirs and Choir of the World titles in the space of a few hours is an extraordinary accomplishment and one that will long be remembered in Llangollen. We congratulate them, along with every choir that has helped make this year’s festival such a memorable celebration of international music-making.”

The Choir of the World competition brought the curtain down on an outstanding week at the 2026 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Thousands of competitors from across the globe travelled to Llangollen to celebrate music, dance and international friendship, while audiences enjoyed a memorable programme of concerts and events. Highlights included Sir Karl Jenkins’ powerful opening concert Uniting Nations: One World, the critically acclaimed performance by Emeli Sandé with the Absolute Orchestra, a spectacular evening with Michael Ball, the busiest Parade of Nations in a generation, and six unforgettable days of world-class competition. Once again, the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod demonstrated why it remains one of the world’s most celebrated and prestigious international arts festivals.

Michael Ball’s opening number of his barnstorming Saturday concert at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod was Best Night of Your Life and that’s exactly what he sweated to make it for a packed Pavilion audience on a sultry summer evening.

Warning them that it was so hot that he almost came in shorts, he followed up with the aptly-titled Some Guys Have All the Luck, which indeed he has had over a five-decade career which has seen him become one of Britain’s leading musical theatre stars, a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum recording artist and a hugely popular radio and TV presenter.

He is also an accomplished songwriter, a talent which was displayed in Tennessee Dreams, a Country -inspired piece that wouldn’t have seemed out of place in Nashville. We stayed in the Deep South for The Gambler, nipping over to Memphis for Elvis’s I Just Can’t Help Believin’.

He clearly loves material by the guys with big voices and he skilfully applied his own to a shattering version of Tom Jones’s Fall in Love. By this time the audience had fallen deeply in love with him – if they hadn’t already done so years ago.

Glow, the title track from his latest album, then got a spectacular airing as did the moving You which he also penned.

Favourites abounded and the next one up, The Rose, didn’t disappoint. Neither did He Lives in You, from Lion King,which saw another powerhouse of a delivery.

No Ball show would be complete without the tear-jerking Empty Chairs from Les Misérables, the musical in which he has had a few starring roles since the dawn of his long career. One of them was police officer Javert who sings the moving Stars and which he presented next.

Another biggie, the patriotic Anthem, he made a tribute to Wales, a country in which he has deep family roots.

It was then time to prove that he can also rock, which he did in style with Vintage from his 23^rd studio album, Let’s Just Dance and You Can’t Stop the Beat.

Another one he wouldn’t have been allowed to neglect was Loves Changes Everything, a breakthrough number of hisfrom wayback when. 

There was a tribute to his own performing arts profession withOn With the Show before he reached a parting crescendo with Elvis’s The Wonder of You winning a standing ovation in the process.

Before he left the stage he described the Eisteddfod as a “wonderful tradition” which made him proud to be part of. And in the adoring eyes of Pavilion audiences he will clearlyalways be that.

British hit-maker Emeli  Sandé’s sublimely soulful voice bouncing off the wonderful wall of sound produced by the Absolute Orchestra conducted by Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod’s own artistic director Dave Danford had a packed Pavilion literally rocking to its canvas roof.

Specially for the festival the two musicians collaborated on a programme which saw Danford rework some of the British singer-songwriter’s biggest album hits to spectacular effect.

The enormous and delicious background sound was produced by a hand-picked, 20-odd-strong group of musicians numbering in the twenties who enveloped Sande’s soaring voice like constant pouring of hot cream.

For the opening number of Daddy this formidable pairing was accompanied on stage by a sweet girls’ choir before the mind-blowing accompaniment started in tremendous earnest with a Bond theme-style suite featuring My Kind of Love and Clown, both of which lit the touch paper for the hugely enthusiastic audience.

It was on with more dynamic creations on Heaven, segwaying neatly into Hurts.

Yes You Can had been arranged with a classical music bridge leading into Survivor – and who but Danford would be capable of using Khachaturian’s Masquerade Ballet Suite in such a marvellously workable way?

Much to the delight of the thousands of watchers out front, for Beneath Your Beautiful Sandé duetted with promise-filled young singer Brook Fox who had earlier worked with the evening’s support band – something which went down particularly pleasingly.

Mountains followed then it was time for more sensory prodding as a video backdrop contrasting a war-ravaged scene narrated by former Eisteddfod president and supreme man of peace Sir Terry Waite – who was actually in the audience – with shots of the festival’s iconic Parade of Nations, the 2026 version of which had taken place only hours before. Whoever thought of that deserves a huge plaudit too.

After High and Lows and a tumultuous Read All About It Pt. III came the inevitable standing ovation, which was for the benefit of the orchestra every bit as much as the star, who was not given permission to quit the glittering Pavilion stage until she’s lavishly paid her exit fee with You Are Not Alone and a massive, hand-clapping-foot-stomping Next to Me, which quite literally had the old joint bouncing.

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 themselves as a “Bronx hip hop-inspired, New Orleans-tinged North Walian brass band with attitude”. It is a bold claim, but one they more than lived up to. Their infectious blend of driving brass, hip hop grooves and New Orleans flair had the audience moving from the opening number, while their outstanding musicianship was evident throughout a set that was both polished and exhilarating.

A few songs in, the band peeled off their trademark jackets to reveal matching “STRAIGHT OUTTA LLAREGGUB” T-shirts. It was a moment that perfectly summed up their irreverent sense of fun and drew a huge cheer from the audience, but the gimmick never overshadowed the quality of the performance. Every player impressed, delivering a tight, energetic set that combined technical excellence with infectious enthusiasm.

They were joined by Sage Todz, whose distinctive flow and commanding stage presence added another exciting dimension to the performance. The collaboration between brass and hip hop felt fresh, inventive and completely natural, showcasing the confidence and creativity of Wales’s contemporary music scene.

Earlier in the evening, the Young Choir of the World Final once again showcased the extraordinary standard of young singers from across the globe. Warm congratulations go to Côr Iau ABC, whose outstanding performances earned them the coveted Young Choir of the World title.

The trophy was presented by Dr Rhys Davies. Dr Davies and his wife have generously donated the prize money for the Young Choir of the World Awards in memory of their son, Owen Davies, adding a deeply personal and poignant note to one of the festival’s most prestigious competitions. Their generosity continues to support and celebrate outstanding young choral talent from around the world.

By the time headliner N’famady Kouyaté stepped onto the stage, the Pavilion was already buzzing, but he took the atmosphere to another level. Opening with the title track from his latest EP, “Aros I Fi Yna”, Kouyaté first strapped on an electric guitar, immediately demonstrating that he is far more than a virtuoso balafon player. Later in the set, he switched seamlessly to the balafon, the traditional West African wooden xylophone that lies at the heart of his musical heritage.

Originally from Guinea and now based in Cardiff, Kouyaté is a gifted multi-instrumentalist whose music draws on his family’s griot tradition while embracing jazz, indie, pop and funk influences. His growing reputation has seen him emerge as one of Wales’s brightest musical talents, winning the prestigious Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition before earning a coveted Pyramid Stage slot. It is easy to understand why. Throughout a set featuring “Nadjeli”, “When I See You”, “Ti a Fi”, “Demousolini”, “Balafô Douma” and “Tama”, he demonstrated remarkable versatility, with the shimmering sound of the balafon intertwining effortlessly with guitars, percussion and soaring vocals.

There was a particularly poignant moment during “Balafô Douma”, a song that celebrates the instrument that has shaped his musical journey since childhood. Taught to play the balafon by his parents, Kouyaté performed with the pride of someone carrying a cherished family tradition onto the international stage. It was a performance rooted in heritage, yet entirely contemporary in its sound and outlook.

What stood out most, however, was the sheer joy of the performance. Kouyaté’s infectious smile and boundless energy radiated across the Pavilion, encouraging the audience to clap, dance and sing along. Before long, dozens of competitors from around the world had gathered in front of the stage, transforming the Pavilion into one huge party. It was impossible not to be swept along by the optimism that runs through his music, a reminder that the finest performances do more than entertain; they bring people together.

Global Rhythms: Made in Wales was more than a concert.

It was a celebration of a modern, confident Wales that embraces its own traditions while welcoming influences from around the world. From the swagger and precision of Band Pres Llareggub, to the lyrical brilliance of Sage Todz and the irresistible rhythms of N’famady Kouyaté, this was an evening that left the audience smiling long after the final notes had faded.

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 message is composed each year and acted out by children.

It always contains a powerful message aimed at uniting children from across the world, and empowering them to call for a fairer world, equality and peace.

This year it was the turn of 50 pupils from Ysgol Pen Barras in Ruthin using not only the spoken word but also songs and poems, in both Welsh and English, reflecting the Eisteddfod’s strong emphasis on bilingualism.

The 2026 message, which was to be delivered twice more, on the afternoon of children’s day and also on the Saturday of the Eisteddfod, aims to draw attention to the importance of minority languages, encouraging people from all over the world to play their part in protecting and keeping these languages alive.

The Pen Barras children, decked out in their smart light-blue tee-shirts with a rainbow and peace dove motif, first asked how many languages are spoken around the world?

And, after some suggestions in the hundreds and the thousands, they revealed that the total number is actually 7,000, which was confirmed by a Professor from their ranks in a luxuriant curly wig.

More seriously, they also told of how some of these languages are facing extinction before the end of the century due to globalisation, migration and climate change.

During the course of the message there was a haunting Welsh poem before it ended with a powerful direct appeal to the audience, which said: “For world peace, we must respect and celebrate our differences. And the truth is, peace speaks every single language.”

Elen Roberts, who co-ordinates the Peace Message for the Eisteddfod’s music committee, said:

“It is important that the message is delivered as it’s an integral part of the whole festival and really why the Eisteddfod exists.

“It’s been in existence since 1922, since before the Eisteddfod started after the end of the Second World War at a time when all everyone was striving for was peace.

“It’s also a nice thing to be doing, getting schools from different areas to deliver it. We don’t just pick on the schools local to Llangollen. Last year we had a school from Mold and this year’s message has been delivered by the school from Ruthin, who gave us a lovely interpretation of it.”

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 1960s.

But thanks to the route’s revival as a thriving heritage line the Eisteddfod was able to team up with Llangollen & Corwen Railway to bring the annual outing back to life in 2019.

This year’s band of happy railway children, who travelled aboard a vintage diesel train, came from Ysgol Corwen and Ysgol Carrog.

After boarding at Corwen Station they lapped up every mile of the trip to Llangollen where they arrived just after 9am, waving at the windows of the carriages.

On the platform they were officially greeted by people from the Eisteddfod and the railway and there was time for pictures – and even a couple of songs from the children – before they were shepherded from the station to the Eisteddfod field for an action-packed day.

The Eisteddfod’s Ian Lebbon, who organises these sentimental journeys, said:

“We see them as extremely important to the people in the communities at the other end of the heritage line, where the railway is part of their everyday lives.

“The railway, of course, is one of the three great highways of the valley, along with the River Dee and the A5 road. Many of these children will never have travelled by train before, especially one as magnificent as the heritage one they came on today.

“It’s also good for them to be able to see and enjoy the Eisteddfod. Many of them will be coming to the festival for the first time and we hope they will become regular visitors.”

Becky Mollison-white, assistant headteacher at Ysgol Carrog, said: “It was an amazing experience for the children from the two schools and they were all very excited about it.

“Corwen and Carrog both have stations on the heritage line and the children were very happy about getting the opportunity to travel on it.”

Helping to guide the children to the field was a group of young people from Ysgol Dinas Bran in Llangollen and Ysgol Morgan Llwyd in Wrexham who work at the Eisteddfod each year as Welcome Hosts, which Ian Lebbon says he sees as a wonderful opportunity to boost their future career prospects.

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 inside a busy Pavilion as audiences finally witnessed the concert they had waited more than a year to experience. Thanks to the generous support of Arts Council of Wales and the James Pantyfedwen Foundation, that wait proved more than worthwhile.

The evening began with the world premiere of Greeting the Dawn, a newly commissioned bilingual work by emerging Welsh composer Sam Buttler. Warmly received by the audience, the stirring new composition earned Sam rapturous applause and marked a fitting opening to another Eisteddfod celebrating new musical talent.

Following the premiere, Artistic Director Dave Danford formally declared the 2026 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod open, welcoming audiences from near and far to a festival built on music, peace and international friendship.

The opening half also featured a moving performance of Peace Child: The Musical, conducted by Anthony Gabriele. Placing young people at the heart of a story about peace, understanding and hope, the production was brought vividly to life by an outstanding cast, including Shea Ferron, a member of Johns’ Boys, a long-standing Eisteddfod volunteer and one of the festival’s own – whose performance was warmly received by the audience.

Following the interval, Sir Karl Jenkins, this year’s President of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, stepped onto the podium to conduct One World. Greeted with warm and heartfelt applause, he led an international massed chorus comprising WorldChoir and NEW Voices, accompanied by the Llangollen International Orchestra, in a performance that was both musically thrilling and deeply moving.

At its heart, One World explores conflict, climate change, political division, truth, human rights and ultimately hope, taking the audience on a remarkable emotional journey from darkness to light.

The outstanding soloists brought Jenkins’ powerful score vividly to life. Soprano Shimona Rose and mezzo-soprano Eirlys Myfanwy Davies delivered performances of exceptional beauty and sensitivity, while baritone Njabulo Madlala sang with warmth, authority and conviction. Celebrated session player and multi-instrumentalist Zands Duggan, who frequently performs and records alongside Sir Karl Jenkins, was outstanding on percussion, providing colour, drama and energy throughout the performance.

From the dramatic opening depiction of creation in In the Beginning to the rhythmic drive of Let’s Go!, the multilingual optimism of Unus Mundus, the haunting beauty of Ad Pacem and the deeply reflective Tikkun Olam, Sir Karl’s music demonstrated why he remains one of the world’s most celebrated living composers.

The final movements offered a powerful sense of optimism. Sakura – Spring Has Come symbolised renewal before The Golden Age Begins Anew brought the work to a triumphant conclusion, leaving audiences with an enduring message that peace, equality and hope remain ideals worth striving for.

However, one of the evening’s most unforgettable moments came at the close of the concert.

Following an extended standing ovation, the audience was treated to a moving encore of Benedictus, the hauntingly beautiful penultimate movement from Sir Karl Jenkins’ much-loved anti-war masterpiece, The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace. Its soaring opening melody filled the Pavilion, played by the outstanding Cellist Beatrice Newman, and the audience responded with prolonged, rapturous applause, bringing an emotional and fitting conclusion to an unforgettable opening night.

For many in the audience, the evening was about much more than music. It was a celebration of resilience following last year’s postponement, a tribute to everyone who worked tirelessly to bring the concert back, and a reminder of the founding ideals of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod – that music has the power to unite people across cultures, nations and generations. The festival also expressed its sincere gratitude to Arts Council of Wales and the James Pantyfedwen Foundation, whose generous support made the return of this landmark concert possible.

As Sir Karl Jenkins begins his year as President of the Eisteddfod, Uniting Nations: One World will surely be remembered as one of the defining opening concerts in the festival’s history. In a world too often divided, Llangollen once again demonstrated that music remains one of humanity’s most powerful languages of peace, hope and international friendship.

The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod continues throughout the week with a packed programme of competitions, concerts and cultural celebrations. Highlights include Global Rhythms: Made in Wales, the Orchestral Qawwali Project, Emeli Sandé with the Absolute Orchestra, An Evening with Michael Ball, the colourful Parade of Nations, and the prestigious Choir of the World competition, alongside hundreds of performances from visiting groups representing countries from across the globe.

 Visitors, competitors and music lovers from around the world can now experience the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod like never before with the launch of the festival’s brand-new official mobile app. Available now on both the Apple App Store and Google Play, the free app has been designed to put everything visitors need in one convenient place, making it easier than ever to plan a visit, follow the competitions and stay connected throughout the festival.

Whether attending for a day, supporting family and friends, volunteering or enjoying the full week of music and culture, the app offers instant access to everything happening across the Eisteddfod site. Users can browse the full programme of concerts and events, view competition schedules, receive live competition results as they happen, access tickets, explore the interactive festival map and receive instant notifications with the latest festival news and updates.

The app also features exclusive interviews with artists and performers, behind-the-scenes content, live social media updates and a wealth of practical information to help visitors make the most of their Eisteddfod experience.

Rhys Davies, Director of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, said,

“The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has always been about bringing people together, and our new app is another exciting step forward in making the festival more accessible than ever before.

“Whether you’re following the competitions, attending our world-class concerts, supporting friends and family, or simply exploring everything the festival has to offer, the app puts all the information you need right in your pocket. From live results and exclusive interviews to maps, tickets and instant updates, it’s the perfect companion for everyone visiting Llangollen this week.

“We want people to spend less time searching for information and more time enjoying the unique atmosphere of one of the world’s greatest cultural festivals.”

The app is free to download and is available now by searching “Llangollen” on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

The Official Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod App includes:

🎼 What’s On Guide

🏆 Live Competition Schedules and Results

🎟️ Digital Ticket Access

🗺️ Interactive Festival Map

🔔 Live Notifications and Festival Updates

🎤 Exclusive Artist Interviews

📱 Live Social Media Feed

ℹ️ Visitor Information

🎶 And much more throughout the festival

Celebrating its 79th year, the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod opens on Tuesday 7 July, welcoming thousands of competitors, performers and visitors from across the globe for six days of world-class music, international competitions and cultural celebration. Highlights include Sir Karl Jenkins’ Uniting Nations: One World, Michael Ball, Emeli Sandé with the Absolute Orchestra, the prestigious Choir of the World competition, the colourful Parade of Nations, and hundreds of performances from visiting groups representing countries from around the world.

The official app is the easiest way to stay connected throughout the festival, ensuring visitors never miss a moment.

For more information about the festival, visit llangollen.net.

Residents and businesses in Llangollen are being invited to a public meeting on Tuesday, 9 June ahead of the 2026 summer season at the Llangollen Pavilion and the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. This summer, tens of thousands of visitors are expected to come to Llangollen, providing a significant boost to the local economy.

2026 marks the third year that the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and Cuffe and Taylor have co-promoted concerts at the Pavilion, bringing major international artists and audiences to the town.

Representatives from the volunteer team behind the festival and co-promoters Cuffe and Taylor will attend the meeting to provide the latest information about the upcoming events programme, site arrangements, traffic management plans, noise mitigation measures, and access to the Pavilion site.

The meeting will take place on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 at 6.30pm at the Llangollen Pavilion.

Chair of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, John Gambles, said:

“In just a few weeks’ time, the doors of our iconic Pavilion will welcome tens of thousands of people for another exciting summer season of live entertainment, with TK Maxx Presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion 2026 and the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. This meeting will be an opportunity for Llangollen residents and businesses to get the latest information as we prepare for a fantastic summer programme. It’s important to us to keep residents informed, listen to, act on their concerns and ensure the impact on our town is positive.”

Numerous steps are being taken to maintain a safe environment for the public during event days, including traffic management measures and a one-way system in certain areas. A dedicated phone line will also be launched to allow residents to contact the Eisteddfod team with any issues during the festival.

Tickets and further information about events at the Pavilion and the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod are available from llangollen.net