What’s On · 25 September-1 October 2026
What’s On in West Wales This Week: 25 September-1 October 2026
Nine verified listings, with three in each county, cover exhibitions, heritage, live music, comedy and family theatre.
Here are selected events across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion from Friday 25 September to Thursday 1 October.
Every date, location and event detail has been checked against current organiser, venue or official tourism information. Programmes change, so follow the organiser link beneath each listing before travelling.
Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire
Sister Shores by Fern Wright and Lara Julia Bean
Daily throughout the week, 9.30am-4.30pm · Oriel y Parc, St Davids
Two sisters respond to coastal environments through different materials. Fern Wright paints in oils from her base in Waterford, while Lara Julia Bean uses dried Pembrokeshire-grown flowers to explore sea and sky.
Apple Day at Oriel y Parc
Saturday 26 September, 10.30am-2.30pm · Oriel y Parc, St Davids
A family day celebrating orchard heritage with traditional apple pressing, apple-boat races, bird-feeder making and seasonal activities.
Behind the Scenes Tour at Picton Castle
Tuesday 29 September, 11am · Picton Castle & Gardens, near Haverfordwest
Explore upper floors, the former nursery wing, attics and historic bedrooms while learning about conservation and restoration work. The route includes stairs and uneven floors.
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Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire
Carmarthen Symphonic Wind Band: 30th Anniversary Gala Concert
Saturday 26 September, 7pm · Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen
More than 60 musicians mark the band’s thirtieth anniversary with symphonic favourites, show tunes, popular classics and cinematic music, joined by guest performers Bethany Williams-Potter and Gareth Morgan.
Amazing Animals
Sunday 27 September, 2.30pm · Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen
Animal Guyz brings a family stage show packed with music, comedy and animal effects. The production celebrates creatures great and small without using live animals.
Russell Watson: An Intimate Evening with The Voice
Thursday 1 October, 7.30pm · Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen
Russell Watson combines classical and popular favourites with stories from a career that has taken him from chart success to performances for international audiences.
Ceredigion
Ceredigion
Open Doors at Strata Florida Abbey
Friday 25 and Saturday 26 September · Strata Florida Abbey
Guided abbey tours cover the Cistercian foundation, the Princes of Deheubarth, life at the monastery and the nearby lead mine. Friday also includes limited guided visits to Mynachlog Fawr farmhouse.
Gypsy Girls
Throughout the week · Upper Central Hall, National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth
Bleak Fabulous worked with young people from the Traveller community to create a collaborative photography and film project exploring celebration, femininity, adolescence and Traveller culture.
Mining in Ceredigion
Wednesday 30 September, 10am-4pm · Strata Florida Abbey
A day of talks explores the history and impact of metal mining on the local landscape before a guided walk to the nearby Abbey Consols Mine. Advance booking is essential.
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Aberystwyth Comedy Festival
Aberystwyth Comedy Festival
Friday 2 to Sunday 4 October · Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Three days of comedy bring established and emerging performers to Aberystwyth, including Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Flo & Joan, Rich Hall, Mike Wozniak, Paul Foot, Chloe Petts and Rob Auton.
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