Biggest names in music start arriving in Llangollen this week

Llangollen is preparing to turn up the volume as some of the biggest names in music start arriving this week for a spectacular summer of live entertainment.

Thousands of music fans are expected to descend on the town as TK Maxx presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion returns with eight nights of headline concerts ahead of the renowned Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

Pop superstar Rick Astley will launch the season this Wednesday June 24 and he’ll be joined on the night by special guests Lottery Winners and 80s inspired pop outfit Deco.

With final preparations underway, the town is ready to welcome a host of global music stars. This year’s concert series also features Pete Tong Ibiza Classics, David Gray, Billy Ocean, Super Furry Animals, Bowling For Soup, Deacon Blue and Tom Grennan.

Celebrating its 79^th year, the Llangollen International Eisteddfod begins on Tuesday July 7, featuring a stellar programme that blends world-class performances with cultural celebration. Highlights include ​‌Emeli Sandé with the Absolute Orchestra, Michael Ball, Uniting Nations: One World featuring Sir Karl Jenkins, Global Rhythms: Made In Wales, Orchestral Qawwali Project, and the prestigious Choir of the World competition.

 

TK Maxx presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion 2026 is presented as part of an ongoing partnership with the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor.

Artistic Director of the Llangollen International Eisteddfod Dave Danford said: “There’s a real sense of excitement building in Llangollen as we prepare to welcome some of the biggest names in music, alongside thousands of performers and visitors from around the world.

“The Live at Llangollen Pavilion series has become an important part of our summer season in recent years, bringing world-class artists to North Wales and introducing new audiences to everything our town and festival have to offer. With eight fantastic concerts followed by an ambitious and internationally diverse Eisteddfod programme, this promises to be one of the most memorable summers in Llangollen’s history.”

* For more information go to llangollen.net

 
What's on

TK MAXX PRESENTS LIVE AT LLANGOLLEN PAVILION 2026         

JUN 24             Rick Astley + Lottery Winners + Deco   

JUN 25             Pete Tong Ibiza Classics + DJ Paulette     

JUN 26             David Gray + The Divine Comedy         

JUN 27             Billy Ocean + Marti Pellow + Katie Owen       

JUL 2               Super Furry Animals + Panic Shack + Melin Melyn      

JUL 3               Bowling For Soup + Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls + American Hi-Fi  

JUL 4               Deacon Blue + Lightning Seeds        

JUL 5               Tom Grennan + Brooke Combe + Fiona Lee

        

LLANGOLLEN INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL EISTEDDFOD        

JUL 7               Uniting Nations: One World featuring Sir Karl Jenkins

JUL 8               Global Rhythms: Made In Wales 

JUL 9               Orchestral Qawwali Project 

JUL 10             Emeli Sandé with The Absolute Orchestra + Brook Fox 

JUL 11             An Evening with Michael Ball 

JUL 12             Choir of the World