Eisteddfod History
Cast you mind back to 1943 (four years before the first BBC microphones and Movietone news cameras) – did anyone think that festivals such as the Llangollen Eisteddfod week would exist. Well, welcome to this small Welsh community in a little pocket of the Dee Valley with BIG ideas.
They have created a truly unique experience which has lasted over 75 years, creating excitement and emotion around music and dance. With competitors from 140 countries and regions, thousands of volunteers, Royal visits, and celebrity concerts, Eisteddfod is a ‘not to miss’ festival!
The Festival
Located in the idyllic town of Llangollen in North East Wales this unique international celebration of all things music and dance welcomes competitors from around the world to the magnificent 4,000 seater Llangollen Pavilion.
Each year around 4,000 performers converge on this beautiful small Welsh town to sing and dance in a unique combination of competition, performance, and international peace and friendship. There can be as many as 50,000 visitors watching and cheering them on, all wondering which choir will win the prestigious ‘Choir of the World’ title.
Llangollen is on the A5 London-to-Holyhead Road, little over half an hour from the UK motorway network and only 20 minutes drive from our lovely Lion Quays Resort.
Stay at Lion Quays Resort
Make it a Festival with a bit of luxury and stay with us on the banks of the beautiful Llangollen Canal.
Just 9 miles from Llangollen, we are perfectly positioned for you to make the most of your time at the festival and to visit the local area.
In 20 minutes you could be back at the Resort, ready for a delicious meal, a quiet swim in our 25 metre indoor pool, work out in the spacious gym or just to sit and relax with a drink and a good book.
If you have children performing at the festival, contact our Events Team for your discount code.
What’s Happening?
So much is going on both during the day and in the evening, and some special guests as well…
Tuesday 7 July 2026 - Uniting Nations: One World
Wednesday 8 July 2026 - Global Rhythms: Made in Wales
Wednesday 8 July 2026 - Orchestral Qawwali Project
Friday 10th July 2026 - Emeli Sandé with The Absolute Orchestra
Saturday 11th July 2026 - An Evening with Michael Ball
Sunday 12 July 2026 - Choir of the World
Join them all to celebrate in 2026 and be a part of this remarkable event!
Read more about the Llangollen Eisteddfod Festival and check performances, visit their website
https://international-eisteddfod.co.uk/
