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Telynau Cambrian Harps Festival announces 2026 lineup

Three headshots of teachers at the 2026 Cambrian Harps festival
Featured tutors and performers at the 2026 Telynau Cambrian Harps Harp Festival include (from l. to r.) Luke Webb, Kathryn Rees, and Elin Lloyd.

May 7, 2026

The Telynau Cambrian Harps Harp Festival is set to return to the coastal village of Llanrhystud, Wales, from May 15–17, 2026. This year’s festival offers an educational program with masterclasses and workshops led by tutors from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD) and the TU Dublin Conservatory, including a masterclass with Kathryn Rees, two Irish harp workshop sessions with Luke Webb, and a Welsh harp workshop for adult learners with Elin Lloyd. The festival culminates in a gala concert at 7 p.m. on May 16 at Llanrhystud Memorial Hall, featuring solo sets by Luke Webb and Elin Lloyd and performances by the Cambrian Harp Ensemble.

Tickets are available on the Cambrian Harps website.

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