World-renowned musical theatre star and multi-platinum-selling artist Michael Ball will headline at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod on Saturday July 11.
The double Olivier Award-winning, GRAMMY-nominated performer will make his highly anticipated return to the iconic Llangollen Pavilion for the first time in more than 20 years, having last performed there in 2004.
Audiences can expect a spectacular, fully seated
show celebrating the entertainer’s remarkable career, as part of the
traditional Eisteddfod week.
Friends of
Llangollen International Eisteddfod can access pre-sale tickets from 10am on
Tuesday via llangollen.net and tickets go on general sale at
10am on Wednesday.
In a video message speaking about his return to Llangollen,
Michael Ball said: "I
cannot wait to be coming back to Llangollen for the Eisteddfod - me singing,
talking, you providing a welcome in the hillside. I love performing in the
Eisteddfod and I’m so honoured to be invited back. I hope you can come and see
me there, we’ll have a fabulous night."
It has already been revealed that global music icon Emeli Sandé will
headline the festival on Friday July 10 with a spectacular bespoke concert,
reimagining her greatest hits and fan favourites in brand-new symphonic
arrangements performed live with The Absolute Orchestra. Tickets for that show
are on sale now.
Following a record-breaking
2025, organisers anticipate 2026 to be the Eisteddfod’s biggest and most
exciting year yet. For the first time, the iconic Choir of the World final will
take place on the Sunday evening, bringing the historic festival to a close— a
spectacular climax to the week’s performances and competitions.
Ahead of the closing night, Michael Ball will light up the Pavilion on Saturday evening. A performer who has been at the forefront of musical theatre for more than four decades, Michael Ball is a beloved household star. He originated the roles of Marius in Les Misérables and Edna Turnblad in Hairspray on the West End — the latter earning him the first of two Olivier Awards for Best Actor in a Musical.
His illustrious career spans many of the most iconic
shows of all time, including The Phantom of the Opera, Chess, Chitty Chitty
Bang Bang, and his second Olivier Award-winning turn in the title role
of Sweeney Todd.
His extraordinary career extends far beyond
the stage, spanning radio, television, and the recording studio. In 2024,
Michael became the latest presenter of Love Songs on BBC Radio 2,
bringing his signature warmth and charm to the long-running Sunday morning
favourite. On screen, he’s a familiar and much-loved presence — from The
Michael Ball Show on ITV1 to his travelogue series Wonderful Wales
on Channel 5, and a special Easter Sunday programme for the BBC earlier this
year.
Alongside his stage and screen success, Michael has also enjoyed a
chart-topping recording career, selling millions of albums and performing to
sold-out arenas around the world. In 2007, he made history as the first musical
theatre star to headline a solo concert at the BBC Proms with An Evening
with Michael Ball at the Royal Albert Hall.
His long-standing collaboration with close
friend Alfie Boe has become a phenomenon in its own right. Together, they’ve
released six hit albums — including four UK No.1s — and sold more than 1.6
million records, earning two Classic BRIT Awards and fronting three ITV
specials. Michael is also a bestselling author, with his debut novel The
Empire and follow-up A Backstage Betrayal both hitting the Sunday
Times charts, alongside his memoir Different Aspects.
Fans in Llangollen can
expect an unforgettable night featuring songs from Michael’s best-loved roles,
timeless show tunes, and career highlights that have made him one of the UK’s
most cherished entertainers.
Artistic
Director of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, Dave Danford said: “We can’t wait to welcome Michael Ball back to the
Eisteddfod next summer. Since he last performed here more than 20 years ago,
he’s continued performing at the highest level. He is rightly regarded as
Britain’s leading musical theatre star, with a succession of major awards to
his name. I’ve no doubt this will be a night to remember.”
* For more information and to purchase tickets go to llangollen.net
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