What's on: On the Field

Tuesday 2 July 2019
The Eisteddfod opens with ‘Earth’s little Heroes’ International Children’s Day. Our Matinee performances ‘World Warriors’ will include pupils from local Denbighshire schools and will focus on the environment and pupils from local Wrexham schools will deliver the poignant Peace Message. Enjoy international performances with participants Holloways Childrens Choir, China and the Kakatsitsi, Master Drummers from Ghana, featuring Mbilou, Bwiti Ngagnga from Gabon. Sponsored by MBNA.

Wednesday 3 July 2019
Today we celebrate the power of participation in the arts –  regardless of age, ability or experience. Come along and prepare to be inspired! The day will be filled with music and dance workshops so you can try something new…. On our three outside stages, we have the Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby Academy,  Confucius Institute and performances from North Wales Opera Studio, young soloists Elin Wright and Shea Ferron and acoustic singer Leonie Anne Kirby, Dance Workshops from NEW Dance, The Story Teller, circus skills with Panic Circus and lots of International Choirs and Folk Dance Groups

Thursday 4 July 2019
Discover what peace means to you and to your neighbours. Get involved in workshops and peace chants with the Southern Shaolin Temple Warrior Monks, celebrate the WCIA Young Peacemakers Awards and witness the bespoke artwork from young people of Plas Madoc.

Friday 5 July 2019
Llangollen Eisteddfod was established in 1947 as a means of uniting nations through music. Today we showcase music from all over the world with performances of intercultural song and dance all around the field. Lively marimba band Otto & The Mutapa Calling treat us to the energetic, joyful music from Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe whilst Mambo Jambo will take you on an exciting and joyous musical journey with a mash-up of sounds from world, roots, folk and jazz.

Saturday 6 July 2019
Today we will be bringing the community together for a celebration of music and dance. Enjoy local community performances on the field and our Dancing in the Street competition at the Riverside Park at 2.00pm. Our field activities for families include circus skills and stilt walking with Panic Circus, walkabout artistes and craft activities.