What’s On in West Wales

Find events, exhibitions, live music, theatre, family days out and things to do across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion.

What’s On in West Wales — events, exhibitions, music, theatre and family days out

Current guide · 29 September-4 October 2026

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Listings are grouped by county and identify the nearest town or destination. Check the linked organiser or venue before travelling.

Pembrokeshire

Events and things to do across St Davids, Tenby, Haverfordwest and the wider county.

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Folly Farm logo supplied for the Spooktacular Halloween Fun listingOrganiser image

Pembrokeshire · Begelly

This weekend

Spooktacular Halloween Fun

1 October-1 November 2026 · daily, 10am-4pm · half-term programme 24 October-1 November

Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo

October brings themed trails, seasonal displays and creepy creatures, with extra half-term activities including zoo talks, games, card hunts and pumpkin carving.

That'll Be the Day 2026 event artworkEvent image

Pembrokeshire · Begelly

Coming soon

That'll Be the Day

Friday 30-Saturday 31 October 2026 · doors 6.45pm, show 7.30pm

Follies Theatre, Folly Farm

The long-running rock 'n' roll variety show returns to the Follies Theatre for two fundraising nights of hit songs, nostalgia and comedy.

Carmarthenshire

Events and things to do across Carmarthen, Llanelli and the wider county.

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Choirs and singers performing at A Night with the StarsEvent image

Carmarthenshire · Llanelli

This weekend

A Night with the Stars

Saturday 3 October 2026 · 7pm

Ffwrnes

The thirteenth annual gala brings together Pendyrus Male Choir, young singers from Loud Applause Rising Stars and Côr Ysgol Gymraeg Llangennech.

That's Showbusiness event artwork presented by The AcademyEvent image

Carmarthenshire · Llanelli

Coming soon

That's Showbusiness

Friday 16 October 2026 · 7pm

Stiwdio Stepni, Ffwrnes

The Academy presents a community performance of musical-theatre favourites, ranging from classic Broadway numbers to contemporary stage hits.

Newton House at the Dinefwr estate near LlandeiloVenue image · Dinefwr

Carmarthenshire · Llandeilo

Coming soon

Dinefwr at Dusk

Wednesday 28 and Friday 30 October 2026 · 4.30-7pm

Dinefwr

An after-hours theatrical journey through Newton House introduces characters and seasonal stories drawn from Welsh folklore, including the Hwch Ddu Gwta and Mari Lwyd.

We Will Rock You event artwork from Carmarthen Amateur Operatic SocietyEvent image

Carmarthenshire · Carmarthen

Coming soon

We Will Rock You

29-31 October 2026 · Thursday-Friday 7.30pm, Saturday 2.30pm

Lyric Theatre

Carmarthen Amateur Operatic Society stages the Queen jukebox musical, following young rebels fighting to bring creativity and live music back to their world.

Ceredigion

Events and things to do across Aberystwyth, Cardigan and the wider county.

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Young Traveller community participants in costumes created for the Gypsy Girls exhibitionEvent image

Ceredigion · Aberystwyth

Happening today

Gypsy Girls

19 September 2026-28 February 2027

National Library of Wales

A collaborative photography and film exhibition created by Bleak Fabulous with young people from the Traveller community in Pontypool.

Apples for the Apple Weekend at LlanerchaeronEvent image

Ceredigion · Aberaeron

This weekend

Apple Weekend at Llanerchaeron

Friday 2-Sunday 4 October 2026 · 10am-4pm

Llanerchaeron

Llanerchaeron celebrates its orchard harvest with apple displays, pressing demonstrations, local stalls and a chance for visitors to have their own apples identified.

Towards the Headwaters, a monochrome Welsh landscape artwork by Katie AllenEvent image

Ceredigion · Cardigan

This weekend

Katie Allen & Verity Pulford at Oriel Canfas

3 October-7 November 2026 · Tuesday-Saturday, 10.30am-4pm · opening reception 3 October, 6-8pm

Oriel Canfas Gallery

Painter Katie Allen and glass artist Verity Pulford exhibit together for the first time, bringing painting, charcoal, cast and kiln-formed glass and porcelain into a conversation shaped by nature and the Welsh landscape.

A small bird perched on a lichen-covered branch for Bird Day at LlanerchaeronEvent image

Ceredigion · Aberaeron

Coming soon

Bird Day at Llanerchaeron

Saturday 10 October 2026 · 11am-2pm

Llanerchaeron

A free day of bird-themed creativity and mindful nature activity, including feeder making, outdoor sketching and a gentle guided walk through the estate.

Illustration of the Mari Lwyd for Calan Gaeaf at LlanerchaeronEvent image

Ceredigion · Aberaeron

Coming soon

Calan Gaeaf at Llanerchaeron

21 October-1 November 2026 · daily, 10am-4.30pm

Llanerchaeron

An extended half-term programme explores Calan Gaeaf through a themed trail, Welsh folklore, storytelling and hands-on family activities across the estate.

Taith Nos After Dark Tours event banner for LlanerchaeronEvent image

Ceredigion · Aberaeron

Coming soon

After Dark Tours at Llanerchaeron

29-31 October 2026 · timed tours, 4-6.15pm

Llanerchaeron

Guided evening tours of the Georgian villa share unexplained stories, local folklore and tales of former residents after the house has closed for the day. Booking is essential and the event is for ages 12+.

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