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…
Evening
Tuesday - Sunday
Tuesday 08 July - Evening
Experience an unforgettable night of orchestral magic with Hans Zimmer’s greatest film scores live in concert.
Wednesday 09 July 2025 - Evening
Uniting Nations: One World Concert featuring the premiere of a new version of the world-changing musical, Peace Child, and Karl Jenkins’ powerful masterpiece, ONE WORLD.
Thursday 10 July 2025 - Evening
BRIT Award-winning and Grammy-nominated artist KT Tunstall in a special one-off performance with live orchestra, for the first time anywhere in the world.
Friday 11 July 2025 - Evening
Prepare to be swept away by the powerful voices of the globally renowned classical crossover vocal group Il Divo.
Saturday 12 July 2025 - Evening
The competitions of the 2025 Eisteddfod reach a thrilling climax, with the highly anticipated Choir of the World competition and the Dance Champions contest.
Sunday 13 July 2025 - Evening
A spectacular evening of music inspired by the sea. with Bryn Terfel and Fisherman’s Friends.
Daytime
Wednesday - Sunday
Wednesday 09 July 2025 – Day
In the first full day of competitions you can witness Junior, Senior and Children’s choirs, Children’s folk dance groups, vocal and instrumental solo competitors, and see the Young Choir of the World Trophy awarded to the highest scoring children’s choir.
Thursday 10 July 2025 – Day
A wonderful variety of Instrumental ensembles, Dance, Children’s Choirs, and the Vocal and Instrumental solo finals.
Friday 11 July 2025 – Day
There is so much to pack in on Friday; there are Folk Song Choirs, the Young Voice of Musical Theatre, International Voice of the Future semi-final, International Folk Soloist competitions, Choreographed/stylized dance group competition and Individual Dance Competitions. A truly varied day.
Saturday 12 July 2025 - Day
The Community Band competition, Male Voice, Female Voice, Youth and Mixed choirs battle it out for the Choir of the World final which is held in the evening.
Sunday 13 July 2025 – Day
The Eisteddfod’s Family Fun Day
This brilliant day out for the whole family is full of fun activities for all ages, along with a variety of performances on the Eisteddfod’s outside stages.
PLUS…
The beloved Children’s TV presenter Andy Day is back, and he is bringing his brilliant band the Odd Socks along for the ride!
Join them all to celebrate in 2025 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/event_picker/core-eisteddfod-week/
