LLANGOLLEN International Musical Eisteddfod will return in 2022, following a two-year hiatus.

A programme packed with competitions, concerts and celebrations galore has been announced for its 75th anniversary.

The 2022 line-up for the event - which takes place between July 7 and 10 - has been revealed, with priority and public booking opening in time for Christmas.

The unique celebration of global peace and harmony returns, featuring some of the most prestigious artists from around the world.

Next year's event will feature a new digital hybrid format, allowing competitors to enter and perform on the Llangollen Pavilion stage, regardless of their location around the globe.

The much-loved competitions culminate on July 9 with the world-renowned Choir of the World award.

Llangollen Eisteddfod's new executive producer, Camilla King, said: “It’s an honour to be able to announce the wonderful news that we will return to live music-making in July 2022.

"In this time of challenges and change, and as we prepare to celebrate our 75th anniversary, our founding principles of promoting peace through the universal languages of music and dance have rarely felt more important or relevant.”

The 2022 concert programme opens on Thursday, July 7 with two of the classical world’s vocal powerhouses, Aled Jones and Russell Watson, who perform together in Llangollen for the first time. On Friday, July 8 Grammy Award winning sitar player Anoushka Shankar teams up with her friend and collaborator Manu Delago and the strings of the Britten Sinfonia for a captivating Llangollen debut.

Llanfest has quickly become a firm favourite in the summer festival diary with outside stages featuring live music throughout the day and a chilled, family friendly, atmosphere in the spectacular setting of the Dee Valley.

Details of the 2022 headliner and main stage support acts are coming very soon, with an emphasis on celebrating incredible homegrown Welsh talent.

The annual International Eisteddfod is home to over 4,000 performers during the weeklong programme and is an exquisite celebration of international music, culture, creativity and collaboration. It is now a key driver of cultural tourism to North Wales and attracts over 35,000 visitors every year.

Tickets can be booked online at www.llangollen.net or during phone line opening hours on 01978 862 001.

Full 2022 Listings:

Thursday, July 7, 7.30pm, £48, £37 - Back In Harmony: Russell Watson and Aled Jones

Friday, July 8, 8pm,|£42, £34, £26 - Anoushka Shankar and Manu Delago In Concert

Saturday, July 9, 7.30pm, £30, £25 - Choir of the World, Dance Champions and Voice of the Future 2022

Choral finalists compete for the coveted Choir of the World title and the Pavarotti Trophy. Alongside this we crown the 2022 Dance Champions with the Lucille Armstrong Trophy, and the International Voice of the Future. Expect an evening to remember with the best performers and dancers from across the globe.

Sunday, July 12, from 12pm, £28 - Llanfest – coming soon.