Organisers thanked Anglesey for its warm welcome to thousands of visitors and competitors at the end of the Urdd National Eisteddfod at Mona.
The youth organisation says this year's festival - the first to be held for a whole week - has broken records.
There were 118,089 competition entries - the highest for an Urdd Eisteddfod in the North - with over 14,000 young people from Ynys Môn taking part.
There's been an increase in entries driven by the introduction of brand new competitions for Welsh learners and young people with additional learning needs.
During the week, organisers revealed the 2026 festival was the 'greenest' to date, saving over 40 tonnes of carbon emissions through green energy.
The festival will return to the North West of Wales in just two years time when it visits the Caernarfon area at a site yet to be determined.
The Urdd has also thanked its volunteers for delivering one of Europe's biggest travelling festivals at the Anglesey Showground, along with the three Pavilions (red, white and green) where competitions took place throughout the week.
Other highlights included Gwyl Triban during the opening weekend, which featured live music from the likes of Aleighcia Scott, Ciwb, Elin Flur, Fleur de Lys and Gwilym.
Welsh Government support also enabled free entry for low-income families attending the festival, while S4C provided over 400 hours of live coverage on air, online an on social media, winning high praise from viewers and visitors alike.
Urdd arts director Llio Maddocks said: "On behalf of the Urdd, I'd like to thank the thousands of competitors and visitors for contributing towards the success of our Eisteddfod, and to the local working committee for their enthusiasm over the past three years and for extending such a warm welcome."
"We'd also like to thank all the teachers, coaches and volunteers across Wales for their tireless work and for enabling more children and young people than ever before to access invaluable opportunities through the Urdd."
"And of course, thanks to our sponsors and partners for their continued support. We look forward to the Urdd Eisteddfod Bro'r Wenynen, Gwent 2027, to relive the magic of this wonderful festival."
There were winners in all six of the main prize ceremonies held in the White Pavilion (Pafiliwn Gwyn) throughout the week.
- The Bobi Jones Medal (19-25 years old) was awarded to Katie Baddiley originally from Norringham and who now lives in Caernarfon, and the Young Learners Medal (Yr.10 and under 19) to Caerwyn Saunders from Treorchy.
- Dafydd Llŷr Hughes from Llanbedrog, Pen Llŷn was awarded the Young Artist Scholarship and Lleucu-Haf Thomas from Sir Benfro (Pembrokeshire) was the winner of the Art, Design and Technology Medal.
- Heledd Wynn Newton from Cardiff was announced as the festival's Main Composer.
- Glain Llwyd from Tal-y-bont near Aberystwyth won the Drama Medal.
- Lois Medi, originally from Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor was the winner of the Chair prize for poetry, making her the first woman ever in the history of the competition to win the chair twice.
- Elin Undeg Williams from Betws Gwerful Goch, Denbighshire was crowned Chief Prose Writer.
Six young performers between 19 and 25 years of age were announced as winners of the Urdd and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama's awards. They are:
- Leisa Mair Lloyd‑Edwards, winner of the Sir Bryn Terfel Award (Solo 19-25 years)
- Elen Morlais Williams, winner of the Amy Dowden Award (Girls' folk dance, Year 10 and under 25)
- Anna Walker, winner of the Callum Scott Howells Award (Musical theatre song performance)
- Jona Milone, winner of the Matthew Rhys Award (Monologue 19-25 years)
- Carwyn Lloyd, winner of the Rakhi Singh Award (Instrumental 19-25 years)
- Cadi Davage, winner of the Sarah Hemsley‑Cole Award (Backstage)
Mared Eos Phillips from Ysgol Bro Preseli, Pembrokeshire is the recipient of this year's Eisteddfod Scholarship, which is awarded to the most promising competitor in the Year 10 to under 19 age categories.
Next year's Urdd National Eisteddfod will be held in Newport for the first time, before returning to Caernarfon in 2028. Organisers have also accepted a formal bid to host the centenary festival in Ceredigion in 2029.
Diolch yr Urdd i Ynys Môn
Urdd Eisteddfod 2026: local results
Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2026: canlyniadau lleol
Elin Undeg yn ennill Coron yr Urdd
Elin Undeg wins the Urdd Crown
