Royal International Pavilion (Llangollen Eisteddfod)
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The main venue of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, founded in 1947, where choirs and folk dance groups from around the world gather each July.
The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod was founded after the Second World War with the aim of promoting peace through music. For about a week in early July each year, choirs and folk dance groups from around the world compete at the Royal International Pavilion, with major concerts in the evenings. In 1955, a young Luciano Pavarotti came to compete with his father's choir. The town is packed during the festival, so accommodation must be booked months ahead. Outside the festival period, the pavilion occasionally hosts performances.
Opening hours
During the arts festival, approx. 09:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- Llangollen Railway
- Llangollen Wharf (Horse-drawn Boats)
- Llangollen Bridge
- Plas Newydd, Llangollen
- Llangollen Motor Museum
- Castell Dinas Brân
- Valle Crucis Abbey
- Pillar of Eliseg