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Musicfest Aberystwyth

A world-class international music festival fused with a summer music school since 1987, bringing young musicians from across the world to perform alongside established artists on the spectacular Cardigan Bay coastline.

18 Jul 2026 · Annual, July
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales
Concerts ticketed; summer school concerts free
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