Get out and enjoy February in Swansea Bay!

Croeso - Celebrate in Swansea

Croeso, Swansea’s vibrant celebration of all things Welsh returns to the city centre this St David’s Day weekend!  

This year's festival in association with Shirgar will showcase the best in local Welsh culture including: 

• Cookery demonstrations from leading Welsh chefs such as Hang Fire BBQ specialists and TV personalities Sam & Shauna and Head Chef James Freeman from the Michelin-starred Beach House Oxwich. 

• Live Music featuring performances from North Walian rapper Sage Todz, the Llareggub Brass Band and Swansea’s own King Goon. 

• New for 2026 – the Pabell Pawb a Phopeth! Featuring everything from poetry to cutting-edge Welsh fashion straight from London fashion week. Plus, a live Q&A (with a cunning twist) with Welsh contestants from BBC’s The Traitors. 

• Children’s trail and walkabout characters. 

• St David’s Day Parade. 

• Welsh traders offering artisan gifts, street food and more! 

When: Saturday 28 February – Sunday 1 March 2026 

Where: Oxford Street, Portland Street, Princess Way and Union Street

Nightworks x Croeso

Croeso x Nightworks is a vibrant programme of bilingual, free-entry gigs across the city’s grassroots music venues this St David’s Day weekend.  

With a jam-packed line-up spanning genres from white-knuckled post-punk to melodic folk and theatrical art-pop, this year's headliners include: 

• Post-punk storytellers from Cardiff, Slate.

• HMS Morris, a band who thrive at the crossroads of art-pop, theatricality, and fearless exploration. 

• Six-piece feminist comedy punk outfit, Tw*t Union.

• Gwilym Bowen Rhys playing a special intimate solo show on St David’s Day. 

Plus, more incredible support acts!  

Book Your Free Tickets:  

• 27 February: Slate + Los Blancos + Vain + Pypi Slysh – The Bunk House 

• 28 February: Tw*t Union + HMS Morris + The Nanaz + Flatcat – Elysium  

• 1 March: Gwilym Bowen Rhys + Llio Heledd - Tŷ Tawe - Sold out! Join the waiting list

Marketing elements for this event have been funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The Croeso entertainment programme is delivered in partnership with Menter Iaith Abertawe, Swansea’s Welsh language initiative.  

Black History Wales 365 – Swansea Launch Music Concert 

Swansea Arena 

Thursday 12 February | 10:00 to 14:30  

Celebrate the launch of Black History Wales 365 in Swansea with an unforgettable Music Concert at the Swansea Building Society Arena. 

This vibrant cultural showcase will bring together outstanding artists, musicians, and performers representing Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities in Wales. Expect a day filled with live music, community spirit, and celebration of heritage. 

Performances by: 

• Ify Iwobi and Band. 

• Keith Murrell and Band.

• Leila McKenzie.

• Lokibambino. 

• Amari. 

• Morakai.

• DJ Timi. 

Join us for an inspiring afternoon that highlights creativity, unity, and the richness of Welsh cultural diversity. 

Enjoy something new at the Glynn Vivian! 

Looking for a new experience? Then head to the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery on 12 February for a night of experimental live music, sound, and performance as Hotel Et Al unveil brand‑new work inspired by the gallery’s latest exhibitions. 

During the evening, Hotel Et Al, the visionary partnership of Richard James (Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci) and Angharad Van Rijswijk, will debut an electrifying new composition inspired by Kameelah Janan Rasheed’s acclaimed Artes Mundi 11 exhibition and the bold, genre‑defying show Linder: Danger Came Smiling currently at the gallery.  

They’ll be joined by special guests Anushiye Yarnell, an interdisciplinary performance artist known for immersive, movement-led works, and Rhodri Davies, an acclaimed harpist and experimental composer. 

This free event is supported by Swansea Council, Menter Iaith Abertawe and NAWR.  

The Swansea Bay 10k returns on September 20

Whether you're chasing a new PB or taking on your first ever 10k, the Swansea Bay 10k offers the perfect blend of challenge and inspiration. The fast, flat route along the stunning sweep of the bay is ideal for runners of all levels, and the atmosphere is electric from start to finish. 

You’ll be cheered on by a fantastic crowd and rewarded with that unbeatable feeling of crossing the finish line with the sea breeze at your back. It’s a day that stays with you long after your running shoes are off. 

Secure your spot, set your goal, and join us on 20 September.

Gŵyl Tawe 2026, Swansea’s big weekend of Welsh-language culture is back! 

Gŵyl Tawe returns to Swansea on 5 & 6 June with its biggest weekend of Welsh music, art, and community events. 

Kicking things off on Friday night at The Bunkhouse will be The Joy Formidable, with an electrifying headline set. They’re joined by Breichiau Hir, Pat Morgan, and Crinc for an unmissable opening gig 

On Saturday, the National Waterfront Museum hosts a full day of free entertainment, headlined by the acclaimed Gwenno, with performances from Melin Melyn, Mellt, Candelas, Cerys Hafana, Carwyn Ellis & Rio 18, and more across indoor and outdoor stages. 

This year also introduces exciting new community elements, including youth workshops, a new community choir led by Ify Iwobi, and a brand‑new stage for local schools and emerging artists.  

Check our website for more details, full line-up coming soon. Don’t forget to book your tickets for Friday’s opening gig, you won’t want to miss this! 

Sport & Health Half Term Camp 

The Sport & Health Us Girls camp at Penlan LC is an action-packed day bursting with energy and excitement. Girls can enjoy a variety of activities from gymnastics and dodgeball to swimming and multi-sports!  

When: 10AM – 3PM, Tuesday 17 Feb.

Where: Penlan Leisure Centre.

This half term camp costs £7.50 per child and spaces fill up quick so booking is essential. 

Book now by calling Penlan Leisure Centre on 01792 588079.

Get outdoors this half term!

Explore nearly 400 miles’ worth of rights of way, Swansea Bay offers many memorable walking routes across coastline and woodlands.

Wales Airshow returns Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 July  

Save the date for the biggest free event of the year in Wales! A soaring start to the school summer holidays with plenty of new attractions set to wow in 2026.

Friends and family coming to stay? 

Head to visitswanseabay.com for things to do, places to eat and what’s on across Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower.