The Students' Union is the main focus for student social and recreational activity. Arts Aberystwyth Arts Centre is situated next to the Union. The largest centre of its kind in Mid and West Wales, it is acknowledged by the Arts Council as a Centre of Excellence.
Programmes range from drama to world music, the roots and blues series, poetry and comedy events.
Music Recently nominated the top University in the country for the number of music concerts it presents, Aberystwyth offers a wide range of programmes aimed at both performers and listeners. The Music Centre is based in the elegant Old Assembly Rooms near the Old College and houses two orchestras, numerous choirs and a University Wind Band. Individual tuition is also available. There are regular free lunch time recitals and every August the Centre organises a popular International Summer School. Aberystwyth also hosts several musical workshops as well as an annual Jazz Festival.