Rock/Pop
Bundls include official tickets with a choice of local hotels for all group sizes and stay lengths. Additional extras such as hotel food and drink discounts and breakfast are included in most of our Bundls. Low deposit options are available
Bundls include official tickets with a choice of local hotels for all group sizes and stay lengths. Additional extras such as hotel food and drink discounts and breakfast are included in most of our Bundls. Low deposit options are available
International and homegrown stars from the worlds of rock, pop, opera and the West End will be among the headliners to perform at the 2025 Llangollen International Eisteddfod.
Taking place from Tuesday 8 July to Sunday 13 July, the week-long festival will include evening concerts from The Who’s Roger Daltrey, BRIT Award-winner KT Tunstall, classical crossover group Il Divo, West End star Lucie Jones and leading opera star Sir Bryn Terfel.
Legendary rock singer Roger Daltrey will open the Llangollen International Eisteddfod on Tuesday 8 July with a show packed with classic hits from both his time as frontman of The Who and from his acclaimed solo career.
The following evening on Wednesday 9 will see a choral concert celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, produced in collaboration with Peace Child International.
BRIT Award-winner KT Tunstall will make her Llangollen debut on Thursday 10, performing her iconic debut album Eye to the Telescope in full, accompanied by the Absolute Orchestra conducted by Dave Danford. And the following evening, on Friday 11, classical superstars Il Divo will bring their stunning vocals to the pavilion stage.
The festival’s globally-renowned Choir of the World competition will take place on Saturday 12, with multi-award-winning West End sensation Lucie Jones performing twice during the evening.
To close the festival on Sunday 13, Sir Bryn Terfel will perform his sea shanties and maritime folk tunes inspired Sea Songs album in full. He will be joined on stage by special guests Fisherman’s Friends, who will also perform their own set, along with Welsh singer Eve Goodman.
The festival, which has taken place every summer since 1947, promotes peace and reconciliation through music and dance, and will once again welcome the world to Wales, with thousands of competitors from across the world heading to the beautiful Welsh town next summer.
In 2024 the festival co-promoted a number of additional shows outside the Eisteddfod week with leading UK promoters Cuffe and Taylor. This continues in 2025 with the Live at Llangollen Pavilion series taking place in the weeks before the Eisteddfod with headline shows announced so far from acts including The Human League, James, Olly Murs, Rag’n’Bone Man, The Script, Texas, and UB40 featuring Ali Campbell.
Transport for Wales operates two lines that stop at Ruabon and Chirk. Both are 15 minutes by car to Llangollen. Ruabon is connectable by bus. The North Wales Coast Line between Holyhead and Birmingham New Street and the North Wales South Wales service from Holyhead to Cardiff Central. Trains run at least once an hour in each direction. For more info and the most up date timetables please visit Transport for Wales.
Local bus details can be found on Arriva Bus’s website.
Their Service 5 operates every 30 minutes between Wrexham, Ruabon (calling at the station to connect with the trains), Acrefair, Trevor and Llangollen. The last service Monday - Saturday is 23:35pm and on Sundays 18:45.
The Eisteddfod car park is located in the field above the Pavilion and can be accessed from the A542 (Abbey Road) by turning off at either Tower Road or Wharf Hill. It is well sign posted.
Only one car parking ticket required per car. There are also council car parks in the town centre.
Can I book accessible tickets for Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod?
• Wheelchair Platform
• Ambulant
• Deaf/Hard of hearing
• Essential Companion
If you have any questions, please contact us here or visit help.ticketmaster.co.uk
Essential Companion Tickets
There is an option to select a companion ticket when you are purchasing an accessible ticket. Once you have selected a companion ticket, there will be an approval process. For the approval process, you will be contacted to provide supporting documentation for validation of your request.
Companion tickets must be selected with an accessible ticket as they cannot be requested on their own. If you require a companion ticket in the general admission area. Please contact us HERE
If you have selected a companion ticket, you will be contacted to provide one of the following forms of supporting documentation as evidence to grant a complimentary companion ticket:
Any level of DLA
Any level of PIP
Medical professional’s letter
Armed forces independent payment
War disablement pension
D/Deaf or blind registration
Nimbus access card
Further information is available HERE
If your request for a companion ticket is not approved, the access team can advise on the procedure.
What is an Ambulant Ticket?
An ambulant ticket is for customers who have a medical requirement for an essential companion to attend the Eisteddfod.
Customers who have purchased an ambulant ticket will be contacted to provide proof for a companion ticket and to gain access to the accessible areas.
Accessible Viewing Platform
The accessible viewing platform is available for customers with a wheelchair accessible ticket. It is raised platform located with prime view of the stage.
This area is for customers who require a wheelchair to make their experience comfortable.
The accessible viewing platform has a limited capacity and is strictly for access customers plus 1 companion only.
Why are accessible tickets not showing up to purchase on Ticketmaster?
If accessible tickets (Wheelchair, Ambulant, Deaf / Hard of Hearing and Companion) are not showing up as an option to purchase on Ticketmaster, this means unfortunately it has sold out therefore unavailable to buy.
BSL
BSL Interpreters are available on request in advance. If you require an interpreter, please purchase a Deaf/ hard of hearing ticket and contact us HERE to request.
Please note at least 60 day notice is advised.
Accessible Car Parking
Accessible parking is strictly blue badge only, also charged at £5. There are a limited number of spaces and they cannot be reserved or guaranteed.
They are accessible from the Abbey Road entrance and this area can also be used for drop offs – with the car then being moved to the main event car park.
Strobe lighting and special effects
Smoke machines, strobe lights, fireworks and other effects may be in use at this event. Anyone affected by these should bear this in mind. Please contact us HERE for further information.
Assistant Dog
Assistant Dogs are permitted on site. If you require to bring a registered assistant dog, please contact us HERE
Temporary Impairments
Please note that Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod accessible facilities cannot cater for people with temporary impairments such as broken bones, healing injuries and those who are pregnant.
A wonderful atmosphere, great facilities. Works like clockwork. Just waiting for the first of three concerts we booked. Gregory Porter will be on stage shortly. There are JUST one or two tickets left & for Sunday … don't tell everyone or they will be gone