15 upcoming events in Ceredigion
October 2026
Vale of Rheidol Railway Rail & Trail Adventure
A 12-mile steam train journey combined with a 3.5-mile guided walk in the Cambrian Mountains, an area covering parts of inland Ceredigion.
October Half Term Autumn Trail at Llanerchaeron
An autumn-themed self-guided trail around the National Trust's Llanerchaeron estate near Aberaeron during the October half-term holidays.
Gwyl ABERTEIFI LIVE
Placeholder music festival showcasing emerging talent ahead of the Other Voices festival's 2027 return.
Other Voices Abertëifi
Weekend music showcase bringing emerging and established artists to intimate venues around Cardigan town, inspired by the Irish Other Voices festival.
Other Voices Cardigan / Gwyl Aberteifi Live
Weekend music festival showcasing emerging talent across venues in Cardigan.
November 2026
Cardigan Guildhall Farmers Market
Local food producers at the historic Cardigan Guildhall.
Llanerchaeron Winter Weekend Opening
Llanerchaeron's garden, farmyard, lake and second-hand bookshop near Aberaeron open every weekend through the winter, run by the National Trust.
Aberaeron Community Christmas
A community Christmas event on Market Street in Aberaeron marking the start of the festive season in the town.
Cardigan Castle Christmas Fair 2026
A day-long festive fair inside Cardigan Castle in the town's historic heart, with stalls, performers and choirs. A good place to pick up local gifts and soak up the Christmas atmosphere in west Wales.
Cardigan Christmas Lights Switch-On
Guildhall ceremony in Cardigan with a children's choir, Santa's grotto, mulled wine and a Festival of Light Trail across town.
December 2026
Llanerchaeron Christmas Fair
Over seventy local food and craft stallholders fill the National Trust's Llanerchaeron estate near Aberaeron, with Santa visiting on the Saturday and Sunday.
Aberaeron Christmas Carols Evening
A community carol-singing evening at the Memorial Hall in Aberaeron.
Vale of Rheidol Railway 'Ticket to Christmas'
A nine-mile heritage steam train round trip followed by an immersive Christmas experience in the Engine Shed Museum, including a visit to Santa; the railway serves inland Ceredigion.
February 2027
Lampeter Beer and Cider Festival
A warm and friendly festival celebrating beers, ciders and lagers from all over Wales, at UWTSD's Lampeter campus.
July 2027
New Quay Wales Music Festival
Seaside music festival across venues in New Quay on Cardigan Bay, featuring local and touring bands over the summer bank holiday weekend.