Swansea Christmas Markets

Swansea Victorian Christmas

Step back in time at the Swansea Victorian Christmas Fayre! For four days from Thursday 20 November, the city centre is transformed into a charming Victorian market, hosted by costumed shopkeepers and street performers, where shoppers can browse artisan gifts and savour festive delicacies, all to the tune of carol singers and live musicians.

Highlights: 
•    Browse an array of artisan gifts, crafts and festive treats
•    Enjoy mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, and delicious street food
•    Be entertained by live music, carol singers, and Victorian street performers

Opening Times: 
•    Thursday 20 November | 12pm – 8pm
•    Friday 21 – Sunday 23 November | 10am – 8pm

Where: Oxford Street, Princess Way and Portland Street
Wrap up warm, bring your festive spirit, for this year's most charming new addition to the Christmas calendar.
 

Fire & Ice Festival

Not to be missed, a new and exciting winter event taking over the city centre in a blaze of fire and glistening ice. 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

Opening Times:

• Ice sculpture trail | 10am – 5pm
• Giant snow globe | 11am – 5pm
• Interactive ice carving | 11:30am – 3:30pm
• Fire and Ice shows at St David’s Place | 1:30pm, 3pm & 4:30pm

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

Plus, enjoy live entertainment throughout the day at the Caroller’s Cabin, sponsored by Costa Coffee, and keep your eyes peeled for special characters and fire performances amongst the Christmas Market.

Mistletoe & Markets

Get ready to bop while you shop to an exciting programme of live entertainment across two vibrant stages: the Caroller’s Cabin sponsored by Costa Coffee, and the Market Garden at the heart of Swansea Market. Be swept away by the glamorous harmonies and festive rhythms, or thrill your little ones with a magic show and a sweet treat.

Highlights:

• Live music from 1950s favourites The Bluebird Belles, toe-tapping rhythms of Hot Gin Swing, the lively sounds of Eine Kleine Oompah, and more!
• Little ones can enjoy marvellous magic 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 & Swansea Christmas Market

Visit the markets for a weekend packed with vibrant entertainment and magical family memories.

Swansea Christmas Market

Swansea’s favourite shopping tradition just got even more festive! In the cosy chalets along Oxford Street and Portland Street, you can visit the talented crafters and traditional traders, pick out the perfect decoration for your tree, or find the perfect gift for someone special. Alongside familiar faces you’ll find fantastic new traders at the Merry Marquee on the 5 – 7 December and 12 – 14 December.

Warm up with a mulled wine from the Alpine Bar or grab a bite from one of the delicious street food traders whilst you jingle along with the performers at the Caroller’s Cabin, proudly sponsored by Costa Coffee.
  
Highlights: 
•    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
•    Festive family photo opportunity in the Caroller’s Cabin

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