10 upcoming events in Aberystwyth
September 2026
R S Thomas Literary Festival and Poetry Competition
Three days of poetry readings, talks, walks and music at St Michael's Church, Eglwysfach near Aberystwyth, celebrating poet R S Thomas.
October 2026
Starling Murmuration Season at Aberystwyth Pier
Thousands of starlings perform swirling aerial displays at dusk beneath Aberystwyth's Victorian pier, a recurring autumn-to-spring wildlife spectacle.
Aberystwyth Comedy Festival 2026
Annual comedy festival at Aberystwyth Arts Centre featuring acts including Rich Hall, Mike Wozniak and Celya AB.
November 2026
Aberystwyth Rugby Club Firework Display
Ardal Aberystwyth Rotary Club hosts a fundraising fireworks and laser pyrotechnic show at Aberystwyth Rugby Club.
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.
March 2027
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.