Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod Welcoming the world to Wales since 1947. 🎼 For one week in July each year, the small Welsh town is descended upon by the world.
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During the day, international musicians and dancers compete in over 20 high quality competitions. Each evening the best and most colourful competitors share the stage in renowned concerts given by professional artists, many of whom started their careers in Llangollen. Placido Domingo acknowledges that his first professional experience in the United Kingdon was at the 1968 International Eisteddfod,

and in 1955 Luciano Pavarotti competed with his father in the male voice choir competition with others from their home town of Modena.

🌍🔥 Sound-Bridge Sessions: N'famady Kouyaté presents...Get ready for an evening of infectious rhythms, global sounds and ...
15/06/2026

🌍🔥 Sound-Bridge Sessions: N'famady Kouyaté presents...

Get ready for an evening of infectious rhythms, global sounds and high-energy performance as N'famady Kouyaté curates Wednesday's Sound-Bridge Session.

Featuring:

🎺 Bollywood Brass Band
🥁 Korason
🎶 Badenya Ensemble

A vibrant celebration of musical traditions and contemporary creativity from across the world.

📅 Wednesday 8 July
⏰ 5–7pm

🎟️ JUST £5! 🎟️

Don't miss this unique open-air evening of music from across the globe.



🌍🔥 Sesiynau Pont Sain: N'famady Kouyaté yn cyflwyno...

Paratowch am noson o rhythmau heintus, synau byd-eang a pherfformiad egnïol wrth i N'famady Kouyaté guradu Sesiwn Pont Sain ddydd Mercher.

Yn cynnwys:

🎺 Band Pres Bollywood
🥁 Korason
🎶 Ensemble Badenya

Dathliad bywiog o draddodiadau cerddorol a chreadigrwydd cyfoes o bob cwr o'r byd.

📅 Dydd Mercher 8 Gorffennaf
⏰ 5–7pm

🎟️ DIM OND £5! 🎟️

Peidiwch â cholli'r noson awyr agored unigryw hon o gerddoriaeth o bob cwr o'r byd.

14/06/2026

✨ Introducing Malan ✨

Fresh, soulful and one of the most exciting voices in contemporary Welsh music, Malan brings her signature blend of jazz-pop, heartfelt storytelling and laid-back charm to the Sound-Bridge Sessions.

Chosen as one of Spotify's Fresh Finds of the Month and featured on BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music and Spotify's New Music Friday UK, she's quickly becoming an artist you won't want to miss. 🎶

Catch Malan live as part of BBC Radio Cymru – Rhys Mwyn presents...

📅 Friday 10 July
⏰ 5pm
📍 Sound-Bridge Sessions
🎟️ Just £5

Also featuring Blodau Papur and Carwyn Ellis & Rio 18.



✨ Yn cyflwyno Malan ✨

Yn ffres, yn llawn enaid ac yn un o'r lleisiau mwyaf cyffrous mewn cerddoriaeth gyfoes Gymreig, mae Malan yn dod â'i chymysgedd nodweddiadol o JASS-pop, adrodd straeon o'r galon a swyn hamddenol i'r Sesiynau Pont-Sain.

Wedi'i dewis fel un o Ddarganfyddiadau Ffres y Mis Spotify ac wedi'i harddangos ar BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music a Dydd Gwener Cerddoriaeth Newydd Spotify yn y DU, mae hi'n dod yn artist na fyddwch chi eisiau ei cholli'n gyflym. 🎶

Gwrandewch ar Malan yn fyw fel rhan o BBC Radio Cymru – Rhys Mwyn yn cyflwyno...

📅 Dydd Gwener 10 Gorffennaf
⏰ 5pm
📍 Sesiynau Pont Sain
🎟️ Dim ond £5

Hefyd yn cynnwys Blodau Papur a Carwyn Ellis a Rio 18.

13/06/2026

✨ Martha Elen ✨

Fresh from the release of her debut EP Lludw Ddoe, .elen is quickly establishing herself as one of the most exciting new voices in Welsh music. Blending folk and Americana influences with heartfelt storytelling, her music has already earned her appearances at Green Man Festival, the National Eisteddfod and Sŵn Festival. 🌿🎶

Supported by the BBC Horizons Launchpad Fund, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year.

Catch Martha Elen live at Sound-Bridge Sessions: Sain Records & Klust present...

📅 Saturday 11 July
⏰ 6:30pm
📍 Sound-Bridge Sessions
🎟️ Just £5



✨ Martha Elen ✨

Yn syth ar ôl rhyddhau ei EP cyntaf Ludw Ddoe, mae Martha Elen yn sefyflu’n gyflym ei hun fel un o'r lleisiau newydd mwyaf cyffrous mewn cerddoriaeth Gymreig. Gan gyfuno dylanwadau gwerin ac Americana â straeon calonogol, mae ei cherddoriaeth eisoes wedi ennill ymddangosiadau iddi yng Ngŵyl y Dyn Gwyrdd, yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol a Gŵyl Sŵn. 🌿🎶

Wedi'i gefnogi gan Gronfa Lansio Gorwelion y BBC, mae 2026 yn edrych fel blwyddyn nodedig.

Dewch i weld Martha Elen yn fyw yn y Sesiynau Pont-Sain: Sain Records a Klust yn cyflwyno...

📅 11 Gorffennaf
⏰ 6:30pm
📍 Sesiynau Pont-Sain
🎟️ Dim ond £5

-Sain

12/06/2026

✨ Carwyn Ellis & Rio 18 ✨

Possibly the world's only band blending Welsh-language songs with Latin music, Carwyn Ellis & Rio 18 bring sunshine-filled rhythms, infectious melodies and a truly international sound to the Sound-Bridge Sessions. 🌴🎶

Catch them live as part of BBC Radio Cymru – Rhys Mwyn presents...

📅 Friday 10 July
⏰ 6:30pm
📍 Sound-Bridge Sessions
🎟️ Just £5

Also featuring Malan and Blodau Papur.



✨ Carwyn Ellis a Rio 18 ✨

O bosibl yr unig fand yn y byd sy'n cyfuno caneuon Cymraeg â cherddoriaeth Ladin, mae Carwyn Ellis a Rio 18 yn dod â rhythmau llawn heulwen, melodïau heintus a sain wirioneddol ryngwladol i'r Sesiynau Pont-Sain. 🌴🎶

Gwrandewch arnyn nhw'n fyw fel rhan o BBC Radio Cymru – mae Rhys Mwyn yn cyflwyno...

📅 Dydd Gwener 10 Gorffennaf
⏰ 6:30pm
📍 Sesiynau Pont-Sain
🎟️ Dim ond £5

Hefyd yn cynnwys Malan a Blodau Papur.

🌍🎶 Just one month to go until the start of the 2026 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod! With competitors travel...
11/06/2026

🌍🎶 Just one month to go until the start of the 2026 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod!

With competitors travelling from across the globe, a spectacular programme of concerts featuring Sir Karl Jenkins, Emeli Sandé, Michael Ball and more, plus the return of the prestigious Choir of the World competition, excitement is building for another unforgettable week in Llangollen.

Read more in our latest press release and discover what's in store this July.

🔗 Read the full story on our website: https://international-eisteddfod.co.uk/one-month-until-the-start-of-the-2026-llangollen-eisteddfod/



🌍🎶 Dim ond mis i fynd tan ddechrau Eisteddfod Gerddorol RyngwladolLlangollen 2026!

Gyda chystadleuwyr yn teithio o bob cwr o'r byd, rhaglen ysblennydd o gyngherddau yn cynnwys Syr Karl Jenkins, Emeli Sandé, Michael Ball a mwy, ynghyd â dychweliad cystadleuaeth fawreddog Côr y Byd, mae'r cyffro'n cynyddu am wythnos bythgofiadwy arall yn Llangollen.

Darllenwch fwy yn ein datganiad i'r wasg diweddaraf a darganfyddwch beth sydd ar y gweill ym mis Gorffennaf hwn.

🔗 Darllenwch y stori lawn ar ein gwefan: https://international-eisteddfod.co.uk/cy/one-month-until-the-start-of-the-2026-llangollen-eisteddfod/

With just one month to go until the start of the 2026 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, preparations are gathering pace for another spectacular celebration of music, culture and international friendship in North Wales. Since its founding in 1947, the Llangollen International Musical Eiste...

09/06/2026

🎶✨ The countdown is on for Llangollen 2026 ✨🎶

With just one month to go, excitement is building across Llangollen as the town prepares to welcome performers and visitors from around the world 🌍🎤🎼

The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is nearly here, a celebration of music, culture and international friendship like no other 🐉✨

📍 Llangollen, North Wales

📅 7 – 12 July 2026

Almost time… who’s ready? 🎶🥳

🎶✨Rydym yn edrych ymlaen at Llangollen 2026✨🎶

Gyda dim ond mis i fynd, mae cyffro'n cynyddu ar draws Llangollen wrth i'r dref baratoi i groesawu perfformwyr ac ymwelwyr o bob cwr o'r byd 🌍🎤🎼

Mae Eisteddfod Gerddorol Ryngwladol Llangollen bron yma, dathliad o gerddoriaeth, diwylliant a chyfeillgarwch rhyngwladol fel dim arall 🐉✨

📍 Llangollen, Gogledd Cymru
📅 7 – 12 Gorffennaf 2026

Bron yn amser… pwy sy'n barod? 🎶🥳

08/06/2026

🎭 Be Part of the Eisteddfod

Step inside the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and see what it’s like to take part in one of the world’s most vibrant cultural festivals.

From volunteers and long-time team members to first-time helpers, hear how people get involved, make connections, and become part of something truly global.

🌍 “I got roped in by my friend… and I’ve loved it.”
🎶 “It all comes together… and it’s such a cool experience.”
🤝 “You meet so many different cultures—it’s amazing.”

📍 Llangollen Pavilion
🎟️ Get involved or find out more: llangollen.net



🎭 Byddwch yn Rhan o’r Eisteddfod

Dewch i mewn i’r Eisteddfod Gerddorol Ryngwladol Llangollen a gweld sut brofiad yw cymryd rhan yn un o wyliau diwylliannol mwyaf bywiog y byd.

O wirfoddolwyr ac aelodau tîm hirsefydlog i gynorthwywyr am y tro cyntaf, clywch sut mae pobl yn cymryd rhan, yn gwneud cysylltiadau, ac yn dod yn rhan o rywbeth gwirioneddol fyd-eang.

🌍 “Cefais fy nhynnu i mewn gan fy ffrind… ac rydw i wedi mwynhau pob munud ohono.”

🎶 “Mae’r cyfan yn dod at ei gilydd… ac mae’n brofiad arbennig iawn.”

🤝 “Rydych chi’n cwrdd â chymaint o ddiwylliannau gwahanol – mae’n anhygoel.”

📍 Pafiliwn Llangollen

🎟️ Cymerwch ran neu darganfyddwch fwy: llangollen.net

07/06/2026

🎶✨ Where Are You Coming From For Llangollen 2026!? ✨🌍

The magic of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is bringing people together from every corner of the world. ❤️

From California to Cardiff, Tokyo to Toronto, performers and visitors will be making their way to Llangollen this July for an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and friendship. 🎤🎼🌎

As we count down to Llangollen 2026, we want to know...

📍 Where are YOU travelling from this year? 👇

📅 7–12 July 2026

📍 Llangollen, North Wales



🎶✨ O Ble Rydych Chi'n Dod ar gyfer Llangollen 2026!? ✨🌍

Mae hud yr Eisteddfod Gerddorol Ryngwladol Llangollen yn dod â phobl ynghyd o bob cwr o'r byd. ❤️

O Galifornia i Gaerdydd, Tokyo i Toronto, bydd perfformwyr ac ymwelwyr yn gwneud eu ffordd i Langollen y mis Gorffennaf hwn am ddathliad bythgofiadwy o gerddoriaeth, diwylliant a chyfeillgarwch. 🎤🎼🌎

Wrth i ni edrych ymlaen i Langollen 2026, rydyn ni eisiau gwybod...

📍 O ble ydych CHI'n teithio eleni? 👇

📅 7–12 Gorffennaf 2026

📍 Llangollen, Gogledd Cymru

Cymru

06/06/2026

🎶✨ Introducing the Sound-Bridge Sessions / Sesiynau Pont-Sain ✨🎶

New for Eisteddfod week, the Sound-Bridge Sessions (5–7pm) are a series of open-air performances connecting the daytime competitions with the evening concerts. These sessions are supported by the arts council of Wales🌅🎼

Kicking off the series on Tuesday 7 July, presents a co-curated evening of contemporary Welsh folk, celebrating the richness and evolution of traditional music in Wales today. 🎻✨

Here’s a little taste of what’s to come… 🎶💫

Who will be joining us?

https://international-eisteddfod.co.uk/sound-bridge-sessions-5-7pm/



🎶✨ Yn cyflwyno'r Sesiynau Pont-Sain / Sesiynau Pont-Sain ✨🎶

Yn newydd ar gyfer wythnos yr Eisteddfod , mae'r Sesiynau Pont-Sain (5–7pm) yn gyfres o berfformiadau awyr agored sy'n cysylltu'r cystadlaethau yn ystod y dydd â'r cyngherddau gyda'r nos. 🌅🎼

Gan gychwyn y gyfres ddydd Mawrth 7 Gorffennaf, bydd Angharad Jenkins yn cyflwyno noson wedi'i chyd-guradu o gerddoriaeth werin gyfoes Cymru, gan ddathlu cyfoeth ac esblygiad cerddoriaeth draddodiadol yng Nghymru heddiw. 🎻✨

Dyma flas bach o'r hyn sydd i ddod… 🎶💫

Pwy fydd yn ymuno â ni?

https://international-eisteddfod.co.uk/sound-bridge-sessions-5-7pm/

🎼✨ LIME is proud to announce a new partnership with  Gramophone is the world’s leading authority on classical music, cel...
05/06/2026

🎼✨ LIME is proud to announce a new partnership with

Gramophone is the world’s leading authority on classical music, celebrating the finest recordings, performances and artists from across the globe.

📍 Llangollen Pavilion
📅 Tuesday 7 July 2026

Uniting Nations: One World is a powerful celebration of peace, hope and global unity, featuring Sir Karl Jenkins’s One World performed by an international massed chorus, orchestra and special guests in an unforgettable live experience.

🎟️ Tickets: £49 | £42 | £33
🚪 Gates: 5pm | 🎭 Show: 7:45pm



🎼✨ Mae Eisteddfod Gerddorol Ryngwladol Llangollen yn falch o gyhoeddi partneriaeth newydd gyda Gramophone

Gramophone yw prif asiantaeth y byd yn y maes cerddoriaeth glasurol, gan ddathlu'r recordiadau, perfformiadau ac artistiaid gorau o bob cwr o'r byd.

📍Pafiliwn Llangollen
📅Dydd Mawrth 7 Gorffennaf 2026

Mae Uniting Nations: One World yn ddathliad pwerus o heddwch, gobaith ac undod byd-eang, yn cynnwys One World gan Syr Karl Jenkins wedi'i berfformio gan gôr torfol rhyngwladol, cerddorfa a gwesteion arbennig mewn profiad byw bythgofiadwy.

🎟️ Tocynnau: £49 | £42 | £33
🚪Gatiau'nAgor: 5yp | 🎭Cyngerdd: 7:45yh

Address

Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, Royal International Pavilion, Abbey Road
Llangollen
LL208SW

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441978862001

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