What’s On · 30 October-5 November 2026

What’s On in West Wales This Week: 30 October-5 November 2026

Nine verified listings, with three in each county, cover live music, theatre, half-term family activity, exhibitions and Welsh folklore.

Colby Woodland Garden in autumn light
Autumn at Colby Woodland Garden, where explorer backpacks are available through Sunday · Venue image

Here are selected events across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion from Friday 30 October to Thursday 5 November.

Every date, location and event detail has been checked against current organiser or venue information. Programmes can change, so follow the official link beneath each listing before travelling.

Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire

That'll Be the Day

Friday 30-Saturday 31 October 2026 · doors 6.45pm, show 7.30pm · Follies Theatre, Folly Farm, Begelly

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

Check current details with Folly Farm →

That'll Be the Day performers on stage at Folly Farm
That'll Be the Day performers on stage at Folly Farm · Image: Folly Farm

Spooktacular Halloween Fun

Friday 30 October-Sunday 1 November 2026 · 10am-4pm · Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo, Begelly

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

Check current details with Folly Farm →

Pumpkin-headed Halloween characters at Folly Farm
Pumpkin-headed Halloween characters at Folly Farm · Image: Folly Farm

Explorer Backpacks at Colby Woodland Garden

Weekends through Sunday 1 November 2026 · 10am-2.30pm · Colby Woodland Garden, Amroth

Families can borrow an explorer backpack from the Welcome Centre, then use its magnifiers, bug jars and nature guides to investigate Colby's autumn woodland.

Check current details with National Trust →

Colby Woodland Garden in autumn light
Colby Woodland Garden in autumn light

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Carmarthenshire

Carmarthenshire

Calan Gaeaf at Dinefwr

Friday 30 October-Sunday 1 November 2026 · 10.30am-4.30pm · Dinefwr, Llandeilo

Welsh Halloween traditions, folklore, storytelling and imaginative family activities transform Newton House and the Oak Yard for half term.

Check current details with National Trust →

Newton House at the Dinefwr estate near Llandeilo
Newton House at the Dinefwr estate near Llandeilo · © National Trust Images

Dinefwr at Dusk

Friday 30 October 2026 · 4.30-7pm · Dinefwr, Llandeilo

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.

Check current details with National Trust →

Newton House at the Dinefwr estate near Llandeilo
Newton House at the Dinefwr estate near Llandeilo · © National Trust Images

We Will Rock You

Friday 30 October 2026 · 7.30pm; Saturday 31 October · 2.30pm · Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen

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

Check current details with Carmarthenshire Theatres →

We Will Rock You event artwork from Carmarthen Amateur Operatic Society
We Will Rock You event artwork from Carmarthen Amateur Operatic Society

Ceredigion

Ceredigion

Aberteifi Live 2026

Friday 30-Saturday 31 October 2026 · Various venues in Cardigan, Cardigan

A two-day, multi-venue celebration of live music, culture and creative talent across Cardigan, with artists from Wales, Ireland and further afield.

Check current details with GRAIN →

Line-up artwork for Aberteifi Live 2026 in Cardigan
Line-up artwork for Aberteifi Live 2026 in Cardigan · Image: Aberteifi Live

Calan Gaeaf at Llanerchaeron

Friday 30 October-Sunday 1 November 2026 · 10am-4.30pm · Llanerchaeron, Aberaeron

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

Check current details with National Trust →

Illustration of the Mari Lwyd for Calan Gaeaf at Llanerchaeron
Illustration of the Mari Lwyd for Calan Gaeaf at Llanerchaeron

Katie Allen & Verity Pulford at Oriel Canfas

Through Saturday 7 November 2026 · Tuesday-Saturday, 10.30am-4pm · Oriel Canfas Gallery, Cardigan

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.

Check current details with Oriel Canfas →

Towards the Headwaters, a monochrome Welsh landscape artwork by Katie Allen
Towards the Headwaters, a monochrome Welsh landscape artwork by Katie Allen

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Dinefwr Christmas Fair

Dinefwr Christmas Fair

Friday 20-Sunday 22 November 2026 · 10am-4pm · Dinefwr, Llandeilo

Dinefwr's winter setting hosts a three-day fair bringing together exhibitors, local food, crafts and live entertainment around Newton House.

Check current details with National Trust →

Newton House at Dinefwr, venue for the Dinefwr Christmas Fair
Newton House at Dinefwr, venue for the Dinefwr Christmas Fair · © National Trust Images

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