From 11 – 12 October 2025, experience a vibrant culture packed weekend which brings together music, workshops, visual arts, and live performance. This dynamic mix of programming is completely free for all with thought provoking exhibitions to explore and engaging bookable workshops available for both children and adults – there is something for everyone.
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An evening of Welsh stories and songs with Michael Sheen and Martyn Joseph, presented by Welsh National Theatre
- Dylan Thomas Theatre, Gloucester Place, Swansea, SA1 1TY
- 11 October, 20:00 - 21:30
- Join actor and Artistic Director of Welsh National Theatre, Michael Sheen and celebrated folk singer songwriter Martyn Joseph for an intimate evening of entertainment. Hear captivating readings from Welsh writers, songs written and performed by Martyn, and stories from the lives of these acclaimed Welsh performers.
- Online booking for this event opens at 20:00 on 1 October 2025
In Conversation with Russell T Davies OBE: Creative Swansea
- The Pop Up – Creative Swansea, 33 Princess Way, Swansea, SA1 5HF
- 11 October, 18:30 - 19:30
- Join celebrated Welsh writer and producer Russell T Davies OBE for a wide-ranging conversation about his groundbreaking career across television, theatre, and storytelling.
From redefining British drama with It's a Sin and Doctor Who, to his upcoming collaboration with Michael Sheen on Our Town — the inaugural production of Welsh National Theatre at the Swansea Grand Theatre. - Online booking for this event opens at 19:00 on 1 October 2025
Luke Jerram - Helios
- Swansea Minster,11A St Mary's Square, Swansea, SA1 3LP.
- 11 - 12 October, 10:00 - 22:00
- Internationally acclaimed artist Luke Jerram, whose large-scale installation Helios, will be a standout spectacle.
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Limbic Cinema - Vessels
- Oxford Street, Swansea, SA1 3AE
- 11 - 12 October, 18:30 - 23:00
- Find these monolithic pyramid light sculptures with atmospheric lasers and smoke in the city.
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The Orchard Street Music Stage
- Orchard Street, Swansea, SA1 5AS
- 11 October - 14:00 - 20:00
- The Orchard Street Music Stage will host a diverse line-up of fantastic Welsh bands and artists.
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Ren Wolfe, Rahh! Tigers and Dragons: Costume and Dress Up
- Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Alexandra Road, Swansea, SA1 5DZ
- 11 - 12 October 10:30 - 12:30, 13:30 - 15:30
- Join artist Ren Wolfe to create whimsical costumes and playful dress-up in an imaginary set in response to the exhibition Tigers & Dragons: India and Wales in Britain!
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Steffan Alun & Friends
- Elysium Gallery, 210 High Street, Swansea, SA1 1PE
- 12 October - 18:30 - 20:30
- Steffan Alun performs his hit Edinburgh show supported by two outstanding comics – Cerys Bradley and Jake Baker. Prepare to be in hysterics with this hilarious and award-winning line-up.
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Make your Own Mobile with Artists Lowri Ann, Lisa Burkl and Weixin Liu
- Mission Gallery, Gloucester Place, Swansea, SA1 1TY
- 11 – 12 October 10:00 - 11:30, 12:00 - 13:30, 14:30 - 16:00
- Join us for a fun filled family workshop! Working with three different artists you will have the chance to experiment with multiple craft techniques (such as wire, glass and paper) and leave with your own bespoke mobile to hang proudly in your window or display at home.
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Hidden in Plain Sight. Captured through the Lens. Upshotography
- Swansea Railway Station, High St, Swansea, SA1 1NU
- 11 – 12 October, 11:00 - 14:00
- Run by Saba Humer, a qualified documentary photographer 'Hidden in Plain Sight' is a 3-hour photo walk though Swansea, covering key landmarks and capturing each location from unique angles.
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Mumbles to Sandfields: A Journey in Poetry and Song Guinevere Clarke & Steve Balsamo
- Urban HQ, Llys Glas, Swansea, SA1 5AJ
- 11 October 19:00 - 19:30
- BSL performance
- This spoken word event is a journey exploring the unique city-coast location of Swansea. Touching on memory, place and family, Steve Balsamo, of Westend Theatre and musical fame, joins award-winning poet Guinevere Clark of Poetry into Light CIC to share a special set of new poems brimming with tales from sea and land.
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Mwari, Arnold Matsena
- St Davids Place, Swansea, SA1 3LG
- 12 October - 12:00 - 12:15
- This dance is a living tapestry—woven from the threads of childhood wonder, adolescent fire, and the quiet strength of growing purpose.
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Organised Kaos, Circus Workshop
- St Mary's Square, Swansea, SA1 3LP
- 11 Oct, 10:00 - 12:45, 14:30 - 17:45 | 12 October, 10:00 - 12:45, 14:30 - 16:45
- Step into the magical world of circus arts with our Aerial and Ground-Based Circus Workshops – an exciting, hands-on experience for all ages and skill levels!
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