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Aberystwyth Venues

Grassroots Venues in Aberystwyth

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Aberystwyth?

GigXchange lists 7 grassroots music venues in Aberystwyth, from small pub back rooms to mid-size standing rooms. Each listing includes capacity, backline provision, genres booked, and verification status. Browse the full national directory at UK Venue Directory.

Q: Which Aberystwyth venues provide full backline?

0 of 7 Aberystwyth venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 3 provide at least a PA system. 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Q: What size are Aberystwyth's grassroots venues?

Of the 2 Aberystwyth venues with known capacity: 1 are small (under 150), 0 are medium (150–499), and 1 are large (500+). The majority of Aberystwyth’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

Q: How do I book a gig at a Aberystwyth venue?

Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Aberystwyth venue. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music, EPK, or social profiles. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.

Q: Are there open mics in Aberystwyth?

Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Aberystwyth, which lists weekly open mic nights with backline, day, and fee filters. Open mics are the main pathway from bedroom to stage for most grassroots artists. See also our guide on getting gigs in the UK.

Q: What's on at Aberystwyth venues this month?

The What’s On in Aberystwyth page lists every gig we hold across these 7 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Aberystwyth gig directory.

Q: What genres do Aberystwyth venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Aberystwyth’s 7 grassroots venues are Folk, Indie, World, folk, Jazz. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

Q: What are typical fees at Aberystwyth venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Aberystwyth by band size and venue type. Door splits are common at smaller venues; flat fees are more typical at mid-size rooms. The Musicians’ Union publishes recommended minimums.

Q: Can I list my Aberystwyth venue for free?

Yes. Submissions are free, take 2 minutes, and are verified within 48 hours. Once approved, claim your listing to self-edit your profile and manage bookings. Venues with a PRS licence can also list their music policy.

7 grassroots music venues across Aberystwyth. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

Aberystwyth Grassroots Venue Score

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Emerging — genres and coverage already on the map; a Aberystwyth scene on the way up.

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Capacity, backline and booking info for every Aberystwyth venue

7 venues, from back rooms to big stages
3 provide a PA in-house
0 offer full backline
1 include a sound engineer
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7 Venues in Aberystwyth

grassroots venues hosting live music in Aberystwyth

3 provide a PA system · 0 offer full backline
1 have an in-house sound engineer included
Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Aberystwyth has 7 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 3 provide a PA system, 0 offer full backline, and 1 include an in-house sound engineer. See what these rooms have on over the next four weeks. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

7 Venues 3 With PA 0 Full Backline 1 In-House Engineer Updated 10 Sept 2026

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Aberystwyth Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 7 grassroots venues across Aberystwyth. Updated daily.

Total Venues

Across Aberystwyth

43%

PA Provided

3 venues provide a PA system

Full Backline

0 venues offer full backline

14%

In-House Engineer

1 venues include an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

Small

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Medium

Large

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Equipment Provision

BYO

57%

PA Only

43%

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How many grassroots music venues are in Aberystwyth? GigXchange lists 7 grassroots music venues across Aberystwyth. 43% provide a PA system.

Do Aberystwyth venues provide equipment? 1 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Aberystwyth venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Aberystwyth venue directory, updated daily.

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Aberystwyth Arts Centre

Aberystwyth › University★★★★★ (—)

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

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Vocal mics
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Mon09:00–20:00
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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

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Aberystwyth › Trefechan★★★★★ (—)

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

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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

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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.

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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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Aberystwyth Venue FAQs

How many grassroots music venues are in Aberystwyth?

GigXchange lists 7 grassroots music venues in Aberystwyth, from small pub back rooms to mid-size standing rooms. Each listing includes capacity, backline provision, genres booked, and verification status. Browse the full national directory at UK Venue Directory.

Which Aberystwyth venues provide full backline?

0 of 7 Aberystwyth venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 3 provide at least a PA system. 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

What size are Aberystwyth's grassroots venues?

Of the 2 Aberystwyth venues with known capacity: 1 are small (under 150), 0 are medium (150–499), and 1 are large (500+). The majority of Aberystwyth’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

How do I book a gig at a Aberystwyth venue?

Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Aberystwyth venue. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music, EPK, or social profiles. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.

Are there open mics in Aberystwyth?

Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Aberystwyth, which lists weekly open mic nights with backline, day, and fee filters. Open mics are the main pathway from bedroom to stage for most grassroots artists. See also our guide on getting gigs in the UK.

What's on at Aberystwyth venues this month?

The What’s On in Aberystwyth page lists every gig we hold across these 7 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Aberystwyth gig directory.

What genres do Aberystwyth venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Aberystwyth’s 7 grassroots venues are Folk, Indie, World, folk, Jazz. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Aberystwyth venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Aberystwyth by band size and venue type. Door splits are common at smaller venues; flat fees are more typical at mid-size rooms. The Musicians’ Union publishes recommended minimums.

Can I list my Aberystwyth venue for free?

Yes. Submissions are free, take 2 minutes, and are verified within 48 hours. Once approved, claim your listing to self-edit your profile and manage bookings. Venues with a PRS licence can also list their music policy.

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