A jazz legend who played with Ol’ Blue Eyes Frank Sinatra will be teaming up with the voice of Strictly Come Dancing for a night to remember in North Wales. Strictly singer Tommy Blaize will be joining Guy Barker and his Big Band for a “powerhouse performance” in a star-studded concert at Llangollen International Musical… Read more »
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Eisteddfod Mini Parade
We didn’t want schools to miss out on our annual parade, so come along to the Music Stage and join in with our mini version as we travel around the Eisteddfod site. Music, flags, dancing all welcome! A chance for children to take part alongside our performers and competitors.
Festival’s purple patch will be a Wales first
An international festival is to become the first major event in Wales to provide a special safe chill-out space for people with special and additional needs. This year’s four-day Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is back live again to celebrate its 75th anniversary, starting on Thursday, July 7, and will include a dedicated quiet zone at… Read more »
International Llangollen Eisteddfod and Llangollen Fringe Festival join forces to create Llanfest – a celebration of 100 years of music in Llangollen
World-famous peace festival returns 7-10th July 2022 after two-year hiatus with new-look Llanfest on Sunday 10th This July, Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and Llangollen Fringe Festival join forces to celebrate two significant cultural milestones for the town; the Eisteddfod’s 75th anniversary, and the Fringe’s 25th which combine to make an amazing 100 years of summer… Read more »
Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod – Tickets 2022
Field Day Admission Competition/Pavilion Seat & Field Day Admission Anoushka Shankar and Manu Delago Choir of The World, Dance Competition and Pendine International Voice of The Future Aled Jones and Russell Watson – Back In Harmony Llanfest School Visit
Appointment of new Executive Producer for Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod
Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is pleased to announce the appointment of Camilla King as our Executive Producer. Camilla King joins Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod as Executive Producer from her role as Head of Programming at Cheltenham Music Festival. An experienced classical music programmer, project and events manager with a 20-year long career in the arts and… Read more »
World-famous Llangollen Eisteddfod strikes new note for 2021
International music and dance festival returns with specially commissioned new online cultural programme plus transformation of bridge into giant artwork Online programme – Friday 9 – Sunday 11 July Bridge artwork – Friday 9 – Wednesday 4 August Image captions: Patchwork panels of ‘Bridges, Not Walls’ Llangollen Bridge artwork by artist Luke Jerram; Catrin Finch,… Read more »
A Stitch in Time! International artist Luke Jerram to transform historic bridge for Llangollen Eisteddfod
Llangollen Bridge to be transformed into giant artwork called ‘Bridges, Not Walls’ Friday 9 July – Thursday 5 August 2021 Image captions: Row 1: Patchwork panels of ‘Bridges, Not Walls’ Llangollen Bridge artwork by artist Luke Jerram; Row 2: Mock-up of ‘Bridges, Not Walls’; artist Luke Jerram stands in front of Llangollen Bridge; tailor upholsterer… Read more »
Llangollen Eisteddfod Call Out – Get Stitching!
International artist plans fabric transformation of Llangollen bridge! Llangollen Eisteddfod are calling out for people to help transform the landmark Llangollen Bridge into a giant work of art to launch this year’s festival. The Eisteddfod has commissioned internationally renowned artist Luke Jerram to create the new artwork. He plans to wrap the 60 metre-long bridge in a giant patchwork reflecting the crafts and cultures of Wales alongside the festival’s participating nations.
President Terry Waite bids a fond farewell to Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod
Mr Terry Waite CBE, LIME’s long serving President recently took the decision to stand down from the role after 15 prolific years. His commitment to the Eisteddfod has been exemplary, forever promoting our festival and extending the hand of friendship across the world. We wish to thank him for his astounding commitment and steadfast friendship… Read more »
