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What's On in Aberystwyth

Q: What live music is on in Aberystwyth over the next four weeks?

We currently list 0 gigs in Aberystwyth between 29 Sept and 27 Oct, across 0 venues. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse the Aberystwyth gig directory or every city we cover.

Q: Which Aberystwyth venues have the most on?

We track 7 grassroots venues in Aberystwyth — see the Aberystwyth venue directory for capacity, backline and opening times.

Q: Where can I find open mic nights in Aberystwyth?

Aberystwyth has 4 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Aberystwyth open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.

Live music in Aberystwyth over the next four weeks — 29 Sept – 27 Oct. We have no gigs listed in Aberystwyth for the month ahead yet. The city has 7 grassroots venues on GigXchange, so check back — listings update daily.

Two pubs a day are closing, and last year 78 grassroots venues stopped putting on live music. Get Aberystwyth gigs in your inbox — and go to one.

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Every grassroots gig we hold for Aberystwyth between 29 Sept and 27 Oct.

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0 different Aberystwyth venues have something on in the next 28 days.

7 grassroots venues tracked in Aberystwyth
7 more tracked venues with nothing listed yet
Capacity, backline and opening times on every card

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4 regular open mic nights running in Aberystwyth. Turn up, put your name down, play.

Weekly and fortnightly nights across the city
Most are free to attend and free to play
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Last updated: 29 September 2026

Support grassroots music in Aberystwyth

Grassroots venues are where every act you have ever paid to see started out. Aberystwyth still has 7 of them.

Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them shut for good. Those are the rooms where new acts learn to hold an audience, where a first support slot happens, and where a Tuesday night can still turn into something.

This page exists to make them easy to find. It lists 0 gigs across Aberystwyth over the next four weeks, pulled from the venues themselves and updated daily — alongside the 7 grassroots venues and 4 regular open mic nights we track in the city. No algorithm decides what you see: it is simply everything we know is on.

The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before. If you would rather be told than remember, the sign-up above sends Aberystwyth listings straight to your inbox. If you run a venue here, claim your page so people can find you.

Gigs in Aberystwyth

Every grassroots gig we hold for Aberystwyth in the next four weeks — 29 Sept – 27 Oct. Updated daily.

Nothing listed in Aberystwyth for the next four weeks. Browse the full Aberystwyth gig directory →

Venues in Aberystwyth

Where live music actually happens in Aberystwyth.

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Aberystwyth Arts Centre

Aberystwyth › University★★★★★ (—)

Wales's largest arts centre — 1,250-seat concert hall.

Backline2 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–20:00
Tue09:00–20:00
Wed09:00–20:00
Thu09:00–20:00
Fri09:00–20:00
Sat09:00–20:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Cardigan › Cilgerran★★★★★ (—)

Concert hall and music venue in the West Wales countryside

Backline0 of 7

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Aberystwyth › Trefechan★★★★★ (—)

The home of live music in Aberystwyth, with a Sunday open mic

Backline2 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed17:00–23:00
Thu17:00–00:00
Fri18:30–01:00
Sat17:00–01:00
SunClosed

Aberystwyth › Seafront★★★★★ (—)

Folk and acoustic venue in Aberystwyth

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

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Aberystwyth › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Grassroots live music venue in Aberystwyth with a regular open mic night.

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
Tue18:00–00:00
Wed18:00–00:00
Thu18:00–00:00
Fri17:00–00:00
Sat15:00–00:00
Sun18:00–23:00

Cardigan's underground music room, free Thursday open mic

Backline2 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon08:30–16:00
Tue08:30–16:00
Wed08:30–16:00
Thu08:30–01:00
Fri08:30–01:00
Sat08:30–01:00
Sun08:30–21:00

Community music venue in the Old Drill Hall

Backline0 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–16:00
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu09:00–16:00
Fri09:00–21:00
Sat09:00–16:00
Sun09:00–16:00

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Open mics in Aberystwyth

Turn up, put your name down, play. Most are free.

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Bank Vault

Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth

Starts 18:00

Sign-up19:30
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EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open toMusicians

Town Centre, Aberystwyth

Starts 18:00

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EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open toMusicians

Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth

Time to be confirmed

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Slots—
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open toMusicians

Starts 20:30

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Slots—
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open toMusicians

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What's on in Aberystwyth — FAQs

Common questions about live music in Aberystwyth, answered with this week's live data.

What live music is on in Aberystwyth over the next four weeks?

We currently list 0 gigs in Aberystwyth between 29 Sept and 27 Oct, across 0 venues. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse the Aberystwyth gig directory or every city we cover.

Are there free gigs in Aberystwyth?

None of the Aberystwyth gigs currently listed are marked free entry, though many venues do not publish a price at all. Aberystwyth open mic nights are your reliable free option — most charge nothing to watch or to play.

What is the busiest night for live music in Aberystwyth?

There is no clear busiest night in Aberystwyth at the moment — the 0 listed gigs are spread thinly across the 28-day window. Listings update daily.

Which Aberystwyth venues have the most on?

We track 7 grassroots venues in Aberystwyth — see the Aberystwyth venue directory for capacity, backline and opening times.

Where can I find open mic nights in Aberystwyth?

Aberystwyth has 4 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Aberystwyth open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.

How much does a gig cost in Aberystwyth, and what should an artist be paid?

Most Aberystwyth venues in our listings do not publish a ticket price in advance. Grassroots entry is typically a few pounds on the door, and many nights are free. On the other side of the transaction, the Musicians' Union publishes national gig rates as the recognised floor for live engagements, and the ISM publishes guidance for self-employed musicians. Our own UK gig rate benchmarks show what artists are actually being paid by region and act type.

Why do grassroots venues in Aberystwyth matter?

Grassroots rooms are where every act you have paid to see learned to hold an audience. Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them for good. Aberystwyth still has 7 on our list. Music Venue Trust campaigns for them nationally; venues themselves navigate PRS licensing and local authority licensing to keep putting music on. The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up and buy a drink at the bar.

How do I get a Aberystwyth gig or venue listed on GIGXCHANGE?

Listing is free and takes about two minutes — submit through the Aberystwyth gig directory and it is verified within 48 hours. No account is needed and there is no listing fee. If you run a venue here, claim your venue page to keep its capacity, backline and contact details current. Promoters and venues booking acts can also post paid work or find artists directly.

Go to one this month

0 gigs listed in Aberystwyth over the next four weeks, across 7 grassroots venues and 4 open mic nights. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before — it is the single most useful thing anyone can do for a room like these.

Help keep grassroots venues open in Aberystwyth

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A UK venue stops hosting live music every 5 days — and turning up is what keeps a room open. Get a free weekly email of gigs in Aberystwyth. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy.