Aberystwyth · 10 venues · 6 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Aberystwyth

Every grassroots room in Aberystwyth - capacity, backline, who books it.

By size: 1 small (under 150), 1 large (500+), 8 with no size listed. All 10 open rooms are verified. 0 with full backline, 1 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Aberystwyth

Grassroots
venues

in Aberystwyth

In detail

House PA	6 venues
Full backline	0 venues
In-house engineer	1 venue
Venue Score	44 /100

01 — Find a venue

10 rooms

Pick your room

Size

Kit

Hire

City

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Photo: Google 1,250 cap Aberystwyth Arts CentreUniversity · AberystwythHouse PAEngineerFri 9 Apr Whitney Queen of the Night

Menter RhosygilwenCilgerran · CardiganKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Rummers Wine BarTrefechan · AberystwythHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The BandstandSeafront · AberystwythHouse PANo gigs listed yet 100Cap

The Bank VaultTown Centre · AberystwythHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The CellarCardiganHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The Lost ARCRhayaderKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The Magic Lantern CinemaTown centre · TywynHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The White Hart Community InnVillage centre · St DogmaelsKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The WynnstayTown centre · MachynllethKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

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

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	25
Coverage	88
Backline	0
PA	60
Engineer	10
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Aberystwyth has

By size

Small under 150	1 50%
Medium 150-499	0 0%
Large 500+	1 50%
Size not listed	8

Rooms with no size listed show under every size in 01.

Kit

Bring your own	4 40%
PA only	6 60%
Full backline	0 0%

This month

Added	0
Removed	0
Verified	0
Re-verified	0

04 — More of Aberystwyth

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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Featured venueAberystwyth Arts CentreAberystwyth · 1,250 cap
Aberystwyth gigsWhat's on at these rooms, by date
What's on this weekEvery gig over the next seven days
Aberystwyth open micsWeekly stage time, re-checked on a rolling cycle
Aberystwyth music sceneVenues, rates, guides and gigs

Private hire

1 Aberystwyth venue says on its own website that it takes private hire - parties, weddings and work events. Each card opens the venue’s rooms, capacities and how to enquire.

The Bank VaultPrivate hire

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Aberdeen27 Accrington12 Aldershot16

Basildon21 Bath36 Bedford14 Belfast77 Billericay6 Birmingham80 Blackburn11 Blackpool47 Boston12 Bournemouth30 Bradford42 Brighton94 Bristol86 Broxbourne12

Cambridge31 Cardiff63 Carlisle19 Chelmsford13 Cheltenham27 Cirencester8 Coventry46 Crawley14

Derby38 Derry14 Doncaster19 Dublin3 Dundee35 Durham17

Edinburgh118 Egham17 Epsom18 Exeter48

Farnborough6

Glasgow168 Gloucester21 Grimsby11

Hastings24 Hereford23 High Wycombe14 Horley4 Hull32

Inverness29 Ipswich35

Leeds92 Leicester40 Lincoln22 Liverpool130 London302 Luton16

Maidstone22 Manchester164 Margate32 Middlesbrough27 Milton Keynes18

Newcastle75 Newquay20 Newry8 Northampton26 Norwich38 Nottingham79

Oxford35

Peterborough22 Plymouth34 Portsmouth30 Preston28

Rawtenstall25 Reading32

Scarborough17 Sheffield94 Southampton47 Stockton-on-Tees16 Stoke-on-Trent32 Sunderland23 Sutton14 Swansea34 Swindon19

Telford21 Tunbridge Wells10

Waterlooville12 Watford24 Welshpool4 Weymouth18 Woking16 Wolverhampton49 Worthing1 Wrexham31

York48

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Aberystwyth Venues

Grassroots Venues in Aberystwyth

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Aberystwyth?

GigXchange lists 10 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 10 Aberystwyth venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 6 provide at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Q: Which Aberystwyth venues can you hire for a private event?

1 Aberystwyth venue states on its own website that it takes private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them The Bank Vault. Each venue page has a Private hire tab with its rooms, capacities and a link to enquire with the venue directly. Use the Private hire filter above to list them all.

Q: What size are Aberystwyth's grassroots venues?

Of the 2 Aberystwyth venues with known capacity: 1 is small (under 150), 0 are medium (150–499), and 1 is 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 10 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 10 grassroots venues are folk, jazz, Indie, acoustic, World. 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. Listing is free. If your venue is already in the directory, open its page and press Claim this venue (or create a free venue account) to self-edit your profile and manage bookings; if it is missing, email support@gigxchange.app and we will take a look. Venues with TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS can also list their music policy.

10 grassroots music venues across Aberystwyth. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Re-verified on a rolling cycle.

44/ 100

Aberystwyth Venue Score

EmergingGenres and coverage already on the map; a Aberystwyth scene on the way up.

Choice25

Coverage88

Backline0

PA60

Engineer10

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Aberystwyth venue

10 venues, from back rooms to big stages
6 provide a PA in-house
0 offer full backline
1 includes a sound engineer
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Weekly open mic nights across Aberystwyth — verified and mapped

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Everything the Aberystwyth scene has beyond the venue list

City guide: venues, promoters and bookers
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Last updated: 12 November 2026

10 Venues in Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth has 10 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 100-capacity room to 1,250. Listings show the capacity, backline and PA where we hold them, plus opening times, so artists, agents and bookers can shortlist the right room before getting in touch.

Of the 10 Aberystwyth venues, 6 provide a PA system and 1 includes an in-house sound engineer; none lists full backline yet. See what these rooms have on over the next four weeks. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

grassroots venues hosting live music in Aberystwyth

6 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

10
Venues: 6
With PA: 0
Full backline: 1
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
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Browse Aberystwyth Venues

Search all 10 Aberystwyth music venues by area, capacity, backline, PA, sound engineer or private hire. Every card shows the room size, what is on stage and the opening times we hold, and opens the venue’s own page with its booking information.

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Aberystwyth Arts Centre

Aberystwyth › University★★★★★ (—)

Wales's largest arts centre — 1,250-seat concert hall.Fri 9 Apr Whitney Queen of the Night

Backline2 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
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 countrysideNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
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Aberystwyth › Trefechan★★★★★ (—)

The home of live music in Aberystwyth, with a Sunday open micNo gigs listed yet

Backline2 of 7

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

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 AberystwythNo gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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

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Aberystwyth › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Grassroots live music venue in Aberystwyth with a regular open mic night.No gigs listed yet

Private hire

Backline1 of 7

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

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 micNo gigs listed yet

Backline2 of 7

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

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 HallNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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

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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The Magic Lantern Cinema

Tywyn › Town centre★★★★★ (—)

The Magic Lantern Cinema in Tywyn hosts an open mic on the first Friday at 9pm.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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

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The White Hart Community Inn

St Dogmaels › Village centre★★★★★ (—)

The White Hart Community Inn in St Dogmaels hosts an open mic on the last Thursday at 7pm.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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

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Machynlleth › Town centre★★★★★ (—)

The Wynnstay in Machynlleth hosts an open mic session on the first and third Friday at 8pm.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
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Venues You Can Hire in Aberystwyth

1 Aberystwyth venue says on its own website that it takes private hire - parties, weddings and work events. Each card opens the venue’s rooms, capacities and how to enquire.

Aberystwyth Venue Scene in Numbers

Aberystwyth’s 10 grassroots venues in one picture: how big the rooms are, what kit is on stage and how many take private hire. Use it to judge whether to bring your own backline and which size of room suits your draw before you start booking.

Grassroots venues · Aberystwyth

From the
GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 2 with a known capacity

1Small · under 150

1Large · 500+

What's on stageall 10 venues

6PA only

4Bring your own gear

6provide a PA

1has an in-house engineer

1takes private hire

Folk · Jazzmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Aberystwyth? GigXchange lists 10 grassroots music venues across Aberystwyth. 60% provide a PA system.

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

Aberystwyth Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Aberystwyth, from how many there are and how big the rooms are to the kit they provide, booking a gig and listing your venue free - each answered from the venues listed here.

How many grassroots music venues are in Aberystwyth?

GigXchange lists 10 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 10 Aberystwyth venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 6 provide at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Aberystwyth venues can you hire for a private event?

1 Aberystwyth venue states on its own website that it takes private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them The Bank Vault. Each venue page has a Private hire tab with its rooms, capacities and a link to enquire with the venue directly. Use the Private hire filter above to list them all.

What size are Aberystwyth's grassroots venues?

Of the 2 Aberystwyth venues with known capacity: 1 is small (under 150), 0 are medium (150–499), and 1 is 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 10 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 10 grassroots venues are folk, jazz, Indie, acoustic, World. 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. Listing is free. If your venue is already in the directory, open its page and press Claim this venue (or create a free venue account) to self-edit your profile and manage bookings; if it is missing, email support@gigxchange.app and we will take a look. Venues with TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS can also list their music policy.

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What they book. Folk, acoustic and indie come up most often in what Aberystwyth venues say they book, out of 12 genres listed. An act that fits pitches best with a recent clip and a clear fee.

Next steps. The Aberystwyth gig directory shows which of these rooms are booking now, the Aberystwyth open mics are where new acts get stage time, and the GX Index sets out the going rates. Need an act for one? See live music for pubs, clubs and hotels.

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