Croeso - A St David's Day Celebration returns to Swansea city centre Saturday 28th February - Sunday 1st March 2026!
Featuring the best of local Welsh culture including:
- Food and drink
- Cookery demonstrations
- Live music
- Street entertainers
- Workshops
- Art and crafts
- Children's trail
- St David's Day parade
- New for Croeso 2026 – the Pabell Pawb a Phopeth tent! You’re in for a treat as we bring you some top names from Welsh culture
Croeso is held in Swansea city centre around Oxford Street, Portland Street, Princess Way and Union Street. https://what3words.com/pizza.boom.brave
With music and live entertainment you’ll find plenty of Welsh culture to enjoy at Croeso. You can even say ‘Shwmae!’ (Hello!) and immerse yourself in the Welsh language, there’ll be plenty of help for those learning (or contemplating) Welsh.
Croeso x Nightworks
Croeso partner events
- National Waterfront Museum
- Mar 1, 2026
Seasonal Event
- National Waterfront Museum
- Mar 1, 2026
Participatory Event
- National Waterfront Museum
- Mar 1, 2026
Performance
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In association with Shirgar
Shirgar Welsh Butter is delighted to be supporting the Swansea Council Croeso event, taking place over the St David’s Day weekend. The event celebrates Welsh identity, civic leadership and collaboration, making it a natural fit for the Shirgar brand.
For Shirgar Butter, this association reflects a strong commitment to community, authenticity and pride in Wales. As a proudly Welsh brand, Shirgar Butter values opportunities that bring people and organisations together to share ideas, strengthen connections and celebrate place. Holding the event over St David’s Day weekend adds special meaning, linking modern governance with a time of national celebration and cultural identity.
Supporting the Croeso event reinforces Shirgar Butter’s role as a brand that champions local heritage, positive engagement and a welcoming spirit. Shirgar Butter is proud to be associated with an event that showcases Swansea as a confident, forward-looking city rooted in strong Welsh values.
Walkabout Characters - supported by Nathaniel Cars
Established in 1980, Nathaniel Cars is a family-run business proudly serving drivers across South Wales for over 40 years. With showrooms in Bridgend, Cardiff, Cwmbran and Swansea, we provide everything from new and used car sales to servicing, MOTs, repairs and tyres.
As a multi-award-winning MG main dealer and the largest in Wales, we also stock over 350 quality used vehicles. Every car comes with free lifetime MOTs, a clear HPI check, valid service history and a spare key – plus a free courtesy vehicle while yours is being cared for.
But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people and community. For us, it’s not just about selling cars – it’s about building long-term relationships based on trust, teamwork and care. Our dedicated staff work together to deliver the very best service, while we also give back by supporting and nurturing local sports teams, helping to strengthen the communities that have supported us for over four decades.
At Nathaniel Cars, we combine quality, value, teamwork and community spirit, going the extra mile to ensure every customer feels like part of the family.
Croeso Children’s Trail - supported by Childcare Offer for Wales Swansea
The Childcare Offer for Wales: Help with childcare costs for eligible parents of 3- to 4-year-olds.
Do you need help with childcare costs? Under the Childcare Offer for Wales, you could claim up to 30 hours of early education and childcare a week, for up to 48 weeks of the year. This government-funded childcare scheme aims to lessen the burden of childcare costs so that you can spend the money you’ve saved on the things that matter most to your family.
The Offer has already helped parents from all over Wales to return to work, increase their hours or work more flexibly. If you’re looking for a job, or thinking about going back into education or training, but are worried about childcare costs, this support could make all the difference. Don’t miss out on your share of this childcare funding.
Get 30 hours of childcare for 3 and 4 year olds: Apply | GOV.WALES
Welsh Children's Stage Activity - supported by The Early Years Commissioning Team
The Early Years and Childcare Commissioning Team is proud to sponsor a Welsh‑language children’s entertainer at this year’s Swansea Croeso event on 28 February and 1 March. Our support reflects our ongoing commitment to promoting the Welsh language from the earliest years and strengthening opportunities for children and families to experience Welsh culture through play.
This year, we’ve offered a Welsh Language Celebration Grant to childcare, play and early years settings across Swansea, enabling them to plan meaningful, child‑led Welsh activities within their settings. Sponsoring Croeso allows us to extend this celebration, bringing families together in the heart of the city to enjoy high‑quality, FREE entertainment.
Croeso offers a vibrant programme for children, young people and older adults of all ages, showcasing music, food, culture and family‑friendly activities. We’re delighted to help ensure that Welsh language experiences are accessible, joyful and central to children’s learning and development.
www.childcareinformation.wales/servicedetail?localauthoritycode=W06000011
Craft Area - supported by Flying Start
