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Thousands of youngsters will flock to enjoy Children’s Day concert

AROUND 4,000 schoolchildren will join in a day of music and fun to raise the curtain on this summer’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. They will be heading for the International Pavilion to take part in a concert entitled Bongos, Brass and Plenty of Dance which is the centrepiece of Children’s Day, the traditional prelude to… Read more »

Festival boosts Llangollen economy to tune of £1.5m

The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod will boost the local economy to the tune of £1.5 million. That’s what the great annual event means to the south Denbighshire area and the town of Llangollen which has been hosting the festival since 1947 and which will again welcome the world this July. The famous event that helped… Read more »

Llangollen Eisteddfod visitor set to fly 6,000 miles to return as volunteer Chinese wine expert returns to enjoy intoxicating magic of festival

A wine expert from Hong Kong who fell in love with the Llangollen International Eisteddfod is flying 6,000 miles to work as a volunteer at the festival. Bill Kong, 54,was mesmerised by the intoxicating magic of the eisteddfod on his first visit as an audience member two years ago when he fulfilled a long-standing ambition… Read more »

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Updated June 2022

We are committed to running a Covid safe event, within current Welsh Government guidelines. We already have certain measures in place to ensure that our audiences are protected and able to relax and enjoy our wonderful festival atmosphere, while knowing that all precautions have been taken. For 2022 these include a smaller venue size, to…

Bursary Fund

Around 4,000 performers visit Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod each year to sing and dance in a unique combination of competition, performance, and international peace and friendship. For many the trip to Llangollen involves considerable cost and the Bursary Fund is our way of providing some financial assistance to groups, and supporting them in their visit. The… Read more »

Schools

A Multi-Cultural Experience Like No Other Right On Your Doorstep Enjoy the colours of Asia, swing to the rhythms of South America, jump to the sounds of Africa and celebrate the cultural heritage of Europe all without having to pay through the nose. Primary Schools Secondary Schools  We welcome thousands of pupils to our festival… Read more »

Elite American choir opt for real Welsh welcome in Llangollen

An internationally renowned American choir are looking forward to having a true taste of Welsh hospitality. The Azusa Pacific University Chamber Singers from California are heading to Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in July and will be staying with local families rather than booking hotel and guest house accommodation. The 37-strong choir are among the world’s… Read more »

We’ll be even better than Status Quo, promises UB40 legend Ali Campbell

The music legend who formed one of the world’s top reggae bands will provide a high energy climax to a top festival, it’s been revealed. Ali Campbell, the voice of UB40 who sold 70 million records, has been snapped up by Llangollen International Musical Festival for their closing concert on Sunday, July 12. He’ll  be… Read more »

Song-writing legend Burt Bacharach to perform in North Wales for first time

Organisers of a top festival are celebrating after signing up Oscar-winning music legend Burt Bacharach to perform at this year’s event. Bacharach, described by many as the greatest songwriter of the 20th century, will open the Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod, with an extra concert on Monday, July 6. The festival was originally due to start… Read more »

The 2015 International Message of Peace

Since the inception of Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in 1947, children have presented a message of peace and goodwill from the stage during the concert on the first day of the festival. This year children from Mountain Lane Primary School in the town of Buckley, North Wales, will deliver the International Message of Peace. They will… Read more »