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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 » -
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 » -
Official Llangollen Eisteddfod App Launched Ahead of Eisteddfod Opening
Jul 06, 2026
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... Read more » -
Llangollen Gears Up for Summer 2026 with Public Meeting
Jul 03, 2026
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... 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.
