Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2026 - Dates, Tickets & Lineup

Key Info

About

The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is an annual competitive festival of music and dance held in the small North Wales town of Llangollen, welcoming performers and audiences of all ages from around the world. During the day, international…

Website

international-eisteddfod.co.uk

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Genres

ClassicalWorld

Date

7 - 12 July, 2026

Location

Llangollen, Wales

Size

Large · 20k-80k

Established

1947, Running 79 years

Vibe

It has the feel of a community gathering as much as a festival, with colourful national costumes from dozens of countries, daytime competitions running alongside each other in a small town setting, and evening concerts that draw a noticeably mixed-age crowd.

Tags

arenamusic nerdsfamily-friendlyday tripperssensible bedtimecome as you arelots of food optionsmiddle of nowhere

LineupUpdated: 9 Apr 2026

Full lineup

Rick Astley

Pete Tong Ibiza Classics

David Gray

Billy Ocean

Super Furry Animals

Bowling for Soup

Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls

Deacon Blue

Tom Grennan

Emeli Sandé

w/ The Absolute Orchestra

Michael Ball

Pete Tong

Ibiza Classics

Frank Turner

w/ The Sleeping Souls

Alex James

Britpop Classical

Karl Jenkins

Uniting Nations: One World

Marti Pellow

The Divine Comedy

Lightning Seeds

DJ Paulette

Lottery Winners

Panic Shack

Melin Melyn

DecoN'famady KouyatéOrchestral Qawwali ProjectSimona RoseEirlys Myfanwy Davies

TicketsUpdated: 5 Apr 2026

Prices and availability are indicative. Always confirm on the official ticket page.

Buy Tickets

Uniting Nations: One WorldTue 7 Jul

£49

Global Rhythms: Made in WalesWed 8 Jul

£23

Orchestral Qawwali ProjectThu 9 Jul

£45

Emeli Sandé with The Absolute OrchestraFri 10 Jul

£97

An Evening with Michael BallSat 11 Jul

£97

Recent NewsUpdated: 9 Apr 2026

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News - Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

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international-eisteddfod.co.uk·2 months ago

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Llangollen International Eisteddfod expanding dance events for 2026

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denbighshirefreepress.co.uk·3 months ago

Six weeks to enter dance extravaganza at Llangollen International Musical Eisted

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