20 upcoming events in Aberystwyth
October 2026
Al Murray, Aberystwyth Arts Centre
The comedian and pub landlord persona brings a live stand-up night to the Arts Centre on the Penglais campus, a good excuse for a late-October evening out in Aberystwyth.
AberSU Pumpkin Carving
Pumpkin carving session for students and the community at Rosser D Lounge.
AberSU Spooky Film and Costume Party
Halloween-themed film screening and costume party at Y Ffald, Fferm Penglais.
Dylan Moran, Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Irish stand-up Dylan Moran performs his rambling, wry observational comedy at Aberystwyth Arts Centre, one of the town's main venues for touring comedy and music.
AberSU Trick or Treat
Halloween trick-or-treat event at PJM House, Aberystwyth University.
November 2026
Aberystwyth Rugby Club Firework Display
Ardal Aberystwyth Rotary Club hosts a fundraising fireworks and laser pyrotechnic show at Aberystwyth Rugby Club.
Aberystwyth Winter Funfair
The annual travelling funfair sets up along Park Avenue in the town centre for a week of rides.
Paul Merton & Suki Webster: Improv Show
Live improvised comedy show by Paul Merton and Suki Webster at Aberystwyth Arts Centre.
Aberystwyth Christmas Lights Switch-On and Festive Market
Menter Aberystwyth's annual town-centre celebration features a craft and produce market on Baker Street, live entertainment and a lantern parade before the lights switch-on.
Light Up the Town
Free Christmas lights switch-on in Aberystwyth with a lantern parade, food and craft market, and carols.
December 2026
Christmas at the Vale of Rheidol Railway
A festive steam train ride from Aberystwyth on the narrow-gauge Vale of Rheidol Railway, followed by a Christmas experience with themed zones and a meeting with Santa.
February 2027
Trawsnewid 2027, Aberystwyth Arts Centre
A two-day winter music festival at the Arts Centre, with Dream Wife, Antony Szmierek and Afro Cluster listed on the bill. Good for a lively weekend away in mid-winter.
Catrin Finch, Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Celebrated Welsh harpist Catrin Finch plays a live concert at Aberystwyth Arts Centre, with an evening of classical and Welsh-flavoured music.
March 2027
Maisie Adam, Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Comedian Maisie Adam brings her touring stand-up show to the Arts Centre for a midweek night of laughs in Aberystwyth.
Nant yr Arian Silver Trail Half Marathon
Aberystwyth Athletics Club organises a 13.1-mile trail half marathon through the forest trails at Bwlch Nant yr Arian near Aberystwyth.
May 2027
Race for Life Aberystwyth 10k
A charity 10k run for Cancer Research UK along the Aberystwyth promenade and seafront.
Race for Life Aberystwyth 5k
A women's charity 5k fun run/walk for Cancer Research UK starting from Aberystwyth seafront.
August 2027
Aber Beer and Cider Festival
Eight venues across Aberystwyth town centre host over 60 cask beers and ciders alongside food and live music.
Aberystwyth Big Food Festival
A three-day free-entry street food and drink festival at Ysgol Gyfun Gymunedol Penweddig featuring handpicked traders and live entertainment.