Latest News
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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 »
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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 »
- Sam Buttler Looks Ahead to Llangollen World Premiere Jul 02, 2026 One of Wales’s brightest emerging composers is counting down to one of the biggest moments of his career as he prepares for the world premiere of his new work at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2026. Cardiff-born composer Sam Buttler will premiere his new bilingual work, Greeting the Dawn, as the opening piece of the... Read more »
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Colour, Music and Culture to Fill the Streets as Llangollen Welcomes the World
Jun 29, 2026
One of the most colourful and much-loved traditions of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod returns on Friday 10 July, as the spectacular Parade of Nations brings thousands of visitors and performers together in a celebration of international friendship, music and culture. The parade will take place between 4.30pm and 5.30pm, with competitors and performers from across the... 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.
