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Karl Jenkins' One World to finally be staged as Llangollen Eisteddfod launches spectacular 2026 programme

A landmark week of music, dance and international harmony – 7–12 July 2026. The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has unveiled its full programme for 2026, promising a defining week of global music-making, world-class performers and vibrant international competition in the heart of North East Wales.

Supporting image for story: Karl Jenkins' One World to finally be staged as Llangollen Eisteddfod launches spectacular 2026 programme

Supporting image for story: Summer just got louder... Llangollen Pavilion's final headline show announced for 2026

Summer just got louder... Llangollen Pavilion's final headline show announced for 2026

Supporting image for story: Super Furry Animals add extra North Wales date to sold-out tour

Super Furry Animals add extra North Wales date to sold-out tour

Supporting image for story: Crowds set to flock to Llangollen for dazzling Christmas festival and fireworks spectacular

Crowds set to flock to Llangollen for dazzling Christmas festival and fireworks spectacular

Supporting image for story: Llangollen Railway and fire service prove safety under pressure

Llangollen Railway and fire service prove safety under pressure

Supporting image for story: Beloved pop icon Rick Astley is heading to Llangollen

Beloved pop icon Rick Astley is heading to Llangollen

Supporting image for story: Llangollen united in Remembrance

Llangollen united in Remembrance

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Karl Jenkins' One World to finally be staged as Llangollen Eisteddfod launches spectacular 2026 programme

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Musical theatre royalty Michael Ball to headline Llangollen Eisteddfod

Supporting image for story: Tom Grennan joins headliners for major Llangollen concerts

Tom Grennan joins headliners for major Llangollen concerts

Supporting image for story: Tom Grennan announces Llangollen date as part of summer 2026 headline tour

Tom Grennan announces Llangollen date as part of summer 2026 headline tour

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Llangollen Eisteddfod confirms superstar singer as headliner for 2026

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About Llangollen

This popular tourist destination has it all. Best known for hosting Llangollen International Musical Festival every July, it also has the famous Dee Bridge, over the spectacular stretch of river. Step back in time with steam trains on the Llangollen Railway, gentle boating on Llangollen Canal and visit the mystical Valle Crucis Abbey on the hilltop.