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Trawsnewid : Transform 2026

Aberystwyth's beloved music festival returns, bringing live performances and celebration back to the heart of Cardigan Bay. See Aberystwyth Arts Centre website for more details.

Friday 6th February 2026 - Saturday 7th February 2026

The Ultimate Bubble Show

Watch Guinness World Record holder Ray Bubbles create bubble tornados, volcanoes, and the ultimate square bubble at Aberystwyth Arts Centre – an explosive show of magical bubble artistry.

Friday 20th February 2026

Johns' Boys Welsh Male Choir

Britain's Got Talent finalists and Choir of the World winners Johns' Boys Welsh Male Choir mark 10 years of breath-taking performances at Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

Sunday 1st March 2026

Macbeth

Shakespeare's blood-soaked tragedy comes alive at Aberystwyth Arts Centre as Flabbergast Theatre fuse puppetry, live music, and visceral physical theatre in a dark, modern Macbeth.

Wednesday 11th March 2026 - Thursday 12th March 2026

Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live

London's Natural History Museum goes on tour for the first time since 1881, bringing a dinosaur adventure like no other to Aberystwyth Arts Centre – where prehistoric giants spark imaginations.

Saturday 14th March 2026

Singalong with Sgarmes and Friends

Don your sequins and Christmas jumpers for Aberystwyth Arts Centre's beloved Christmas Singalong with Elinor Powell's Sgarmes on its sixth spectacular year.

Saturday 20th December 2025

Atgof O'r Ser: Memory of the Stars

Celebrate the festive season at Aberystwyth Arts Centre's Great Hall with the Ceredigion Music Service Christmas Showcase, a magical evening of musical performances presented in partnership with Ardal Aberystwyth Rotary and Friends of Ceredigion Music.

Tuesday 16th December 2025

Santa's Grotto

Visit Santa's magical grotto at Aberystwyth Cliff Railway this festive season, where little ones can meet Father Christmas in the enchanting setting of one of Wales' most iconic clifftop attractions overlooking Cardigan Bay.

Sunday 14th December 2025 - Sunday 21st December 2025

Little Dance Project: The Nutcracker

Experience the magic of dance at Aberystwyth Arts Centre with The Little Dance Project's enchanting performance of The Nutcracker, specially crafted for young audiences.

Sunday 14th December 2025

Welsh of the West End

Experience the glittering magic of London's West End in the heart of Wales as musical theatre super-group "Welsh of the West End" brings their dazzling Christmas Tour to Aberystwyth Arts Centre, featuring festive classics and beloved musical theatre favourites perfect for families with children 7+.

Friday 12th December 2025, time TBC

Miracle on 34th Street – The Musical

Celebrate the festive season with Upper Youth Theatre's heart warming production of "Miracle on 34th Street - The Musical" at Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

Thursday 11th December 2025 - Sunday 14th December 2025, time TBC

Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers (with live brass band)

Enjoy a cracking good time at the magical screening of Wallace & Gromit's "The Wrong Trousers" at Aberystwyth Arts Centre, where this beloved Christmas classic comes alive on the big screen with spectacular live musical accompaniment from the world-renowned Cory Band.

Sunday 7th December 2025, time TBC

Philomusica Winter Concert 2025

Embrace the festive spirit with Philomusica's enchanting Winter Concert 2025 at Aberystwyth Arts Centre, where beautiful seasonal music creates the perfect family experience for ages 7 and up.

Saturday 6th December 2025, time TBC

Ghost Stories for Christmas

Step into the flickering candlelight for a spine-tingling Christmas tradition at "Ghost Stories for Christmas" at Aberystwyth Arts Centre, where ArtsGroupie's late-night sensation brings classic frights to modern nights for audiences 12+.

Saturday 6th December 2025, time TBC

National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step

Experience world-class theatre from the comfort of Aberystwyth Arts Centre with National Theatre Live's "The Fifth Step," featuring powerhouse performances from Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden and Emmy/BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman in David Ireland's critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play.

Thursday 27h November 2025

Ballet Cymru: Giselle

Witness the ethereal beauty of classical ballet at its finest as award-winning Ballet Cymru brings the timeless masterpiece "Giselle" to Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

Wednesday 19th November 2025, time TBC

Abertoir - The International Horror Festival of Wales

Experience the thrills of Abertoir - The International Horror Festival of Wales, from the comfort of Park Lodge Hotel, where you can retreat to peaceful accommodation just moments from Aberystwyth Arts Centre after a day of spine-tingling screenings and horror film premieres.

Wednesday 12th November 2025 - Sunday 16th November 2025

Anthem Project: Family Friendly Halloween Gig

Enjoy a spooktacular afternoon of live music and family-friendly Halloween fun at the Anthem Project gig at Aberystwyth Arts Centre, offering fantastic entertainment for all ages at just £5 per family.

Friday 31st October 2025

Terror Mountain Scream Park

Aberystwyth University students seeking the ultimate Halloween thrill can brave Terror Mountain Scream Park's terrifying attractions and live-action horror mazes for an unforgettable night of screams with friends! See their website for more details.

Running until 1st November 2025

Pwmpenni Pendre Pumpkins

Create cherished autumn memories at Pwmpenni Pendre's pumpkin picking experience, where families can wander the pumpkin patch, choose the perfect pumpkin, and enjoy seasonal countryside fun - see their Facebook page for more details.

Running until 29th October 2025

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