Swansea Christmas

Enjoy Swansea at Christmas!

We always love it when Christmas comes around in Swansea, and right here is where you’ll find all the festive fun taking place every year.

Christmas markets, festive fun at Museum Park, and of course our Christmas Parade – Christmas is the most magical time of the year in Swansea

Swansea Christmas Parade and Light Switch On

We welcome the festive season to Swansea in style on Sunday 22 November 2026 with our annual Christmas Parade! Get ready for marching bands, magical floats, festive film characters, Christmas inflatables and of course Santa and his sleigh, as they will all be making an appearance at this…

Father Christmas and Mrs Claus waving from their sleigh while fireworks go off in the swansea christmas parade

Winter Wonderland

Swansea Winter Wonderland is back at Museum Park from 19 November - 3 January, packed with festive fun for all ages. Enjoy an ice skating session, a ride on the Big Wheel, try delicious food and drink and thrilling fun fair rides.

Christmas at our Cultural venues

There’s lots of Christmas cheer on offer at our cultural venues! Whether you like exploring out and about or getting messy with arts and crafts, our cultural venues are getting in the festive spirit for some Christmas fun!

A child and father looking at an exhibit in the Dylan Thomas Centre.

Gift Ideas

Love Swansea Bay? Do you want more Mumbles? Think Gower is gorgeous? Wrap up a little bit of Swansea Bay holiday magic as a special gift!

A couple shopping for a gift at Olives and Oils

Seasonal Events

No matter what time of year you visit Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower, there is always a thriving events programme

A young boy holding a star wand at the Christmas Parade

Swansea Community Parades

Santa will be travelling throughout the county this November and December bringing festive cheer to Swansea.

Father Christmas riding his sleigh in the Swansea Christmas Parade

Swansea Christmas Market

Talented crafters, traditional traders and delicious street food vendors return to Swansea’s Christmas Market this festive season. Festive chalets along Oxford Street and Portland Street will be offering unique gifts, tempting treats and beautiful decorations.