Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2026
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The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is a world-renowned festival of music, dance, and culture, bringing together over 4,000 performers from around the globe to the beautiful North Wales town of Llangollen. Founded in 1947 in the aftermath of World War II, the festival was created to promote international peace and reconciliation through a shared love of song and dance.
Taking place at the spectacular Royal International Pavilion, the week-long event features competitive choral singing, folk dancing, solo instrumentalists, and mesmerizing evening concerts featuring world-class headliners. Highlighted by the iconic colorful street parade where performers march in their national costumes, it is a magnificent celebration of global diversity and friendship.
Croeso i Langollen! Whether you are here for the competitive sessions or the sensational outdoor stage performances, you will experience an unforgettable atmosphere of unity, harmony, and joy.
About Llangollen
Llangollen is a picturesque historic town nestled in the Dee Valley of North East Wales. It is renowned for its steam railway, breathtaking canal aqueducts, and as a world center for international peace and music.
- Home to the International Musical Eisteddfod since 1947
- Nestled inside the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Famous for the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage site
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Royal International Pavilion
A purpose-built multipurpose events pavilion in the scenic town of Llangollen, North East Wales. It is world-famous as the home of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, hosting thousands of international performers, musicians, folk dancers, and visitors in its grand main arena and stunning surrounding parkland.
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