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Dame Darcey Bussell to be Guest Adjudicator at the Llangollen Eisteddfod 2026
Feb 06, 2026
The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has secured a remarkable coup for its 2026 festival, with Dame Darcey Bussell confirmed as a guest judge and ambassador for the dance competitions. Dame Darcey will adjudicate selected competitions on Saturday 11 July 2026 in Llangollen, offering dancers a rare opportunity to perform in front of one of the... Read more »
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Young Welsh Composer, Sam Buttler says it “means the world” to have new work premiered at the 2026 Llangollen Eisteddfod
Feb 05, 2026
A talented young Welsh composer says it means the world to him to have his specially commissioned work provide a stunning fanfare to this year’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod along with musical legend Sir Karl Jenkins. In its far-reaching new initiative, Harmony Without Borders, the Eisteddfod invited early-career composers born, living or studying in Wales... Read more »
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Llangollen Eisteddfod launches global search for world’s best young singers
Jan 16, 2026
A global search has been launched to find a new international singing star. The prestigious Pendine International Voice of the Future competition will be one of the main highlights of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod which gets underway on Tuesday, July 7. The aim of the Pendine International Voice of the Future competition which started... Read more »
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Six Weeks to Enter Dance Extravaganza at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2026
Jan 12, 2026
With just six weeks remaining, dancers are being urged to submit their entries for the Solo and Duet/Trio Dance Competitions at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2026. The closing date for applications is Sunday 22 February 2026, and strong interest is already being shown from dancers across the UK and overseas. The competitions will take place on Saturday... 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.
