Enjoy Swansea December

Make magical memories at Waterfront Winterland

Waterfront Winterland is back and runs until 4 January with fun for all ages!
Highlights include:

• Covered Ice Rink – skate together, rain or shine!
• Christmas Tree Maze – a fun new attraction for kids and grown-ups alike.
• Live Music Stage – enjoy festive tunes every weekend.
• Fairground Fun – from the Giant Wheel to family favourites like the Ice Jet and Grinch Train, there’s something for everyone!

And you can soak up the cheerful atmosphere with friends and family over a festive tipple at the Alpine Bar.

Where: Museum Park, Swansea
When: 21 Nov – 4 Jan (see website for times)

Fire & Ice Festival

Not to be missed, is the new and exciting Fire & Ice Festival. Be enthralled by fire and ice themed performances, capture magical moments in the giant snow globe, or get creative with interactive ice carving.

That’s not all, because hidden across the city next to some iconic landmarks will be nine unique ice-sculptures to discover. Can you find them all?

When: Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 December

• Ice sculpture trail | 10am – 5pm
• Giant snow globe | 10am – 5pm
• Interactive ice carving | 11:30am – 3:30pm
• Fire and Ice shows at St David’s Place | 1:30pm, 3:30pm & 4:30pm
• Sing along to live music at The Caroller’s Cabin throughout the day!

Where: St David’s Place, St Mary’s Square and City Centre

Christmas Market

Swansea’s Christmas Market returns to Oxford Street and Portland Street and promises to be even more festive!
Highlights include:

• Artisan traders, gifts, crafts and delicacies
• Brand-new traders at the Merry Marquee (limited times only)
• Alpine Bar and delicious street food
• Live music and carol singers

When: Saturday 29 November – Monday 22 December
Where: Oxford Street, Princess Way & Portland Street

Mistletoe & Markets

Get ready to bop while you shop to an exciting programme of live entertainment across two vibrant stages.

Head to the Caroller’s Cabin sponsored by Costa Coffee, and the Market Garden to be swept away by the beautiful harmonies and festive rhythms, or thrill your little ones with a magic show and a sweet treat.
Highlights:

• Live music from vintage vocal harmony trio The Bluebird Belles, toe-tapping rhythms of Hot Gin Swing, the lively sounds of Eine Kleine Oompah, and more!
• Little ones can enjoy the marvellous magic show and cheeky antics from Kelly & Debbie, while free face painting and cookie decorating promise smiles all round! 
• Meet a cast of dazzling special guests, with retro and glamorous characters on Saturday and whimsical woodland creatures on Sunday. 

When: Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 December
Where: Swansea Indoor Market & Christmas Market

Aladdin – Swansea Grand Theatre’s Pantomime

Head to Swansea Grand Theatre for an unforgettable pantomime adventure with Aladdin!
Experience a spectacular performance packed with:

• A dazzling digital set with LED screens and stunning animated scenes
• Hilarious slapstick and plenty of audience interaction
• Show-stopping musical numbers, you’ll be humming for days

This is the Christmas treat you don’t want to miss! Book early for the best prices and availability.
When: 6 December – 4 January, multiple performances daily
Where: Swansea Grand Theatre

Sunny Afternoon - Swansea Building Society Arena

Following a phenomenal two years in the West End and a sensational first UK and Ireland tour, the “indisputably terrific” (The Times) OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING BEST NEW MUSICAL, charting the euphoric highs and agonising lows of THE KINKS – is back! 

Sunny Afternoon celebrates the raw energy, passion, and timeless sound of one of Britain’s most iconic bands, telling their story through an incredible back catalogue of chart-toppers, including “You Really Got Me,” “Lola,” and “All Day and All of the Night.”  

Set against the backdrop of Britain on the cusp of the rebellious ’60s, Sunny Afternoon is an “exhilarating” (Financial Times) and moving celebration of the music, life, and the band that changed it all. Sunny Afternoon features music and lyrics by the legendary Ray Davies, a book by Joe Penhall, and direction by Edward Hall. 

When: 2 – 6 December 2025 
Where: Swansea Building Society Arena  

Christmas at National Waterfront Museum

Join us on Sunday 7 December for the BIG Waterfront Christmas!
Enjoy the perfect feel-good festive afternoon, with an extra flurry of seasonal sparkle.

Featuring:

• Prancing and Dancing Reindeers with Kitsch n Sync
• Christmas kids' crafts to take home.
• Music to bring good cheer with the Rock Choir
• Festive face painting
• And a special story time with Santa - sure to warm our festive spirits.

Santa’s mischievous elves are back again with their fantastic Elf Show (£3 per child). So, come on down and let's make this holiday season unforgettable!

Come and Discover Y Storfa – Swansea’s New Cultural Hub!

If you’re in town on Saturday 6 December for Christmas shopping, browsing the Swansea Christmas markets, or experiencing the city centre Fire & Ice Festival, why not pop into Y Storfa and explore this exciting new space in the heart of Swansea? It’s more than a building – it’s a vibrant hub bringing together services, culture, and community.
 
What’s inside?
• A chance to see the new home for Swansea’s Central Library, Archives, Housing Options, Revenues and Benefits, Citizens Advice, Careers Wales Swansea, and the South Wales Miners’ Library.
• Lots of family-friendly activities and plenty to discover throughout the day.
 
Why visit?
• Discover the new community hub and what it offers.
• Be part of this exciting new chapter for Swansea.