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Aberystwyth Comedy Festival

Aberystwyth Comedy Festival is an annual comedy festival in Aberystwyth, the seaside university town on Cardigan Bay in Ceredigion. In 2026 it runs from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 October, with stand-up, sketch, improv and family-friendly shows at venues across the town, including Aberystwyth Arts Centre. It's run by the same team behind the Machynlleth Comedy Festival in May.

If you're looking for a reason to spend an October weekend on the Welsh coast, this is a good one. You get well-known names and new acts trying out material, in rooms small enough that you can see the whites of their eyes.

What's on at the festival

Expect a mix of headline stand-up, work-in-progress shows, sketch and improv, with family shows earlier in the day. Shows are spread across the weekend, so you can see several in a day and still have time to eat properly in between. Programmes and tickets are on the Aberystwyth Comedy Festival listing. Popular shows sell out, so book the ones you really want before you travel.

Is Aberystwyth easy to get to for the festival?

Yes. Aberystwyth is the end of the Cambrian Line, with trains from Shrewsbury through Welshpool, Newtown and Machynlleth. The station is a short walk from the seafront and the town centre. Aberystwyth Arts Centre is on the university campus on Penglais Hill above the town, a steep walk or a short taxi ride from the station. If you're driving, the town is reached on the A487 along the coast or the A44 from Llangurig.

What else to do in Aberystwyth in October

Between shows, join one of Aberdabbadoo's small-group guided walks, which share quirky stories about the town and its people, or walk the length of the promenade and kick the bar at the far end, as everyone here does. Take the cliff railway up Constitution Hill for the view along the coast (check it's running, as the season ends in autumn), or climb to the ruins of the castle on the headland. The National Library of Wales sits above the town with free exhibitions.

On the Saturday or Sunday morning, take the Vale of Rheidol Railway 12 miles inland to Devil's Bridge, where the Mynach Falls are running full after autumn rain. Starlings gather under the pier on autumn evenings before they settle for the night, so it's worth being on the prom at dusk.

Where to eat and drink

Aberystwyth has plenty of independent cafés, pubs and restaurants within a few streets of the seafront, and most are busy on festival weekend. Book a table for Saturday evening if there's somewhere you want to go. See our guide to eating out in Mid Wales for ideas.

Where to stay for the festival

Stay in town and you can walk to most venues and back along the prom. Guesthouses and hotels line the seafront, and there are self-catering cottages in the villages along the coast at Borth, Llanrhystud and Aberaeron. Browse places to stay on the Ceredigion coast, and book early for the festival weekend.

Stay an extra night and you have time for a walk along the Wales Coast Path or a morning in the Ceredigion hills before the drive home. More ideas are on our autumn in Mid Wales page.

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More to do this autumn

Inspiration

Waterfalls in Mid Wales

After autumn rain the waterfalls of Mid Wales are at their loudest. Devil's Bridge, Pistyll Rhaeadr and Dolgoch Falls are all short walks from the car or the train.
Halloween in Mid Wales

Evening ghost trains, underground stories and legends older than the castles. Halloween in Mid Wales is spooky enough for the children and still ends by a fire.
Autumn Walks in Mid Wales

Oak woods turning copper above the reservoirs, larch going gold in Hafren Forest and the Mawddach at low tide. These are our favourite walks for autumn colour.
Autumn Food and Drink in Mid Wales

Apples, squash and game in the farm shops, a Sunday roast in a pub with the fire lit and a local ale to go with it. Autumn is a good time to eat in Mid Wales.
Ceredigion Coast | Beaches and Coastal Towns
Autumn in Mid Wales

Copper woods in the Elan Valley, waterfalls running full after the rain and red kites over Rhayader. Autumn in Mid Wales is for walking in the morning and settling in by the fire at night.

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Moody Meadows | Caravan & Campsite

Address

Bargoed Farm, Llwyncelyn, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA46 0HL

Telephone
01545 580 947

info@moodymeadows.co.uk

Aberaeron

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

An award winning campsite in the heart of Cardigan Bay. Moody Meadows offers fully serviced hard-standing pitches, some with private hot tubs and award winning facilities including Moody Cow Bistro and Farm shop, Moody Calf Play Barn and a Weddings…
Penbontbren Y Ffermdy Holiday Cottage

Address

Ponbontbren, Glynarthen, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 6PE

Telephone
01239 810248

contact@penbontbren.com

Llandysul

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West Wales Holiday Cottages

Address

Mid & West Wales, Cardigan, SA43 2DZ, SA43 2DZ

Telephone
01239 810033

admin@westwalesholidaycottages.co.uk

Cardigan

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Address

Locations throughout Mid Wales, SY23 3JN

Telephone
01736 230140

hello@uniquehideaways.com

Unique Hideaways offers luxury glamping escapes in one-of-a-kind hideaways across hidden corners of the UK. From cliffside cabins and charming shepherd’s huts in the countryside to luxurious houseboats and magical treehouses enveloped by towering…
Bythynnod Pengwernydd Cottages

Address

Pengwernydd, Pontrhydygroes, Ystrad Meurig, Ceredigion, SY25 6DS

Telephone
01974 282422

enquiries@pengwernydd.com

Ystrad Meurig

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Experience a warm Welsh welcome at Pengwernydd, a traditional family farm in the beautiful, tranquil uplands of north Ceredigion on the edge of the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales. Four stone cottages providing high quality & comfort.

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Price £350.00 to £695.00 per unit per week
Blue Grass Cottages

Address

Brynglas Farm, Chancery, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4DF

Telephone
01970 612 799

blue.grass@lineone.net

Aberystwyth

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Set in the heart of Cardigan Bay, Blue Grass Cottages are situated in the hamlet of Chancery just a short drive form Aberystwyth. Tranquil and relaxing surroundings where you can unwind and enjoy the countryside. Spectacular views.

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Price £120.00 to £195.00 per unit per night
Llechwedd Mawr

Address

Talybont, Talybont, Ceredigion, SY24 5HL

Telephone
01970 832735

evancarol@btinternet.com

Talybont

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

A splendid isolation personified.There are no neighbours.There is no Tarmac road to it (you have to drive on a well-surfaced gravel track and cross a ford to get there: a 4×4 or vehicle with good ground clearance is recommended

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Price £500.00 to £930.00 per unit per week
Cliff Holiday Cottage

Address

Caerwenfor, Blaencelyn, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA446DJ

Telephone
07502 223876

angharad@cliff-holiday-cottage.co.uk

Llandysul

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Self-catering holiday cottage in Cwmtydu, Ceredigion, sleeping 4. A calm coastal spot with sea views, well placed for walks and time on the Cardigan Bay coast. Includes a hot tub. Check availability and plan your dates.

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Dolphin Bay Holiday Cottages

Address

Blaencelyn, Nr Llangrannog, Ceredigion, SA44 6DG

Telephone
01239 654613

dolphinbay.co.uk@gmail.com

Nr Llangrannog

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Luxurious, Characterful holiday accommodation sleeping between 2 and 6 people, situated just 2 miles from the stunning Cardigan Bay Coastline.

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Price £400.00 to £1,195.00 per unit per week
Fedwen Uchaf

Address

Tresaith, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2JG

Telephone
01239 811333

asjadiya@aol.com

Cardigan

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Fedwen Uchaf at Tresaith is a beautifully renovated and centrally heated holiday home only a few minutes drive or a short walk from the very beautiful Tresaith Beach. The cottage sleeps 5 plus 1 cot with two spacious bedrooms upstairs,

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Penbontbren Luxury B&B

Address

Glynarthen, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 6PE

Telephone
01239 810248

contact@penbontbren.com

Llandysul

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

The definitive luxury bed and breakfast with home comforts and more. An Ideal base for a short break or long holiday near the West Wales coast. Penbontbren also benefits from a 4 bedroomed self-catering farmhouse.

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Green Meadow Holiday Home Park

Address

Clarach Bay, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3DT

Telephone
01970 820450

info@greenmeadowholidayhomepark.co.uk

Aberystwyth

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1 Mar 2026to30 Nov 2026

Green Meadow is situated in a sunny, elevated position, giving panoramic views of Cardigan Bay and the ever-changing sea.
Welsh Rarebits Collection

Address

Various Locations throughout Wales, SA48 8DD

Telephone
01570 470785

info@rarebits.co.uk

Various Locations throughout Wales

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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Ar Lan Y Mor

Address

Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2NN

Telephone
07966502715

mererid.jones@yahoo.com

Aberystwyth

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Ar Lan Y Mor is a self catered apartment located on the seafront of Aberystwyth. With a view of the ocean and less than 5 minutes walk to the town centre and train station.

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Llety Parc | Aberystwyth Park Lodge Hotel

Address

Ffordd Parc y Llyn, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3TL

Telephone
01970 636333

reception@aberpark.com

Aberystwyth

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Harry's | Bar & Bistro

Address

40/46 North Parade, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2NF

Telephone
01970 612647

enquiries@harrysaberystwyth.com

Aberystwyth

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Harry's Hotel and Restaurant is ideally located in the heart of Aberystwyth, a busy University Town. Enjoy the delights of Harry's restaurant where Chefs use only the finest local ingredients.

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Aber Holiday Cottages

Address

Clarach Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3DG

Telephone
01970 610990

info@aberholidaycottages.com

Aberystwyth

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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Canine Cottages

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Various Mid Wales Locations, SA46 0EH

Telephone
01237 459821

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Let us help you find the best dog-friendly escape in Wales.

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Ffion | Unique Hideaways

Address

Ffion, Gwarfelin, Devil's Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3JN

Telephone
01736 230140

hello@uniquehideaways.com

Devil's Bridge, Aberystwyth

An idyllic shepherd’s hut in Ceredigion, Ffion is perfectly placed in the heart of Mid Wales and boasts the most breathtaking views of the Cambrian Mountains.
Y Grange

Address

Y Grange, Llanfihangel-Y-Creuddyn, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4LA

Telephone
01974 261900

ygrangebedandbreakfast@gmail.com

Aberystwyth

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Fabulous 5 star Bed & Breakfast just outside Aberystwyth. 3 Ensuite rooms available. Pets & Children Welcome.
Jacuzzi available

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Price £125.00 to £250.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Aberystwyth University | Fferm Penglais

Address

Conference Office, Penbryn, Penglais, Aberystwyth, SY23 3BY

Telephone
01970 621960

conferences@aber.ac.uk

Penglais

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Fferm Penglais offers you the very latest in modern self catering flats with 6 or 8 ensuite rooms, purpose-built campus accommodation.

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Price £1,008.00 to £1,344.00 per person per night