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Enjoy Swansea Bay events roundup 2022

What's On in Swansea

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Theatre and Shows

Tunes on the Bay

Tunes on the Bay: 2 to 4 May

A young five piece band with female singer playing on a colourful stage.

Live Music

wales airshow swansea 2025

Wales Airshow - 5 & 6 July 2025

What's On

Visit Swansea Bay’s jam packed What’s On guide is here to give you all the inspiration and information you need for planning what to do, and is your home of what’s on in Swansea!

In our guide, you’ll find Swansea’s biggest annual events, including the Wales Airshow, Wales’ biggest free event, major sporting events like the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k and Ironman 70.3 Swansea, concerts in Singleton Park, seasonal favourites like Croeso Festival and the Swansea Christmas Parade and much more.

There’s also a whole host of great events from concerts and shows in Swansea Arena, Swansea Grand Theatre and the Brangwyn, to live music at amazing city centre venues showcasing the best in local talent, to exhibitions in our museums and galleries and more.

Do you have an event you would like to add to our what’s on section? You can submit it to our listings here completely free.

Featured events

BBC NOW - Expressions of Folk

Holst Capriccio Stravinsky Symphonies of Wind Instruments James MacMillan Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock world premiere Vaughan Williams In the Fen Country Stravinsky Symphony in Three Movements James MacMillan conductor David Childs euphonium IMPRESSIONIST | RESONANT | RESPLENDENT Snippets of…

BBC NOW - Expressions of Folk
May 02

Upcoming events

A Very Natural History Exhibition

People have an undeniable fascination with nature. This is clearly illustrated by the range of our…

A Very Natural History Exhibition
Apr 29

    Seasonal Event

  • Apr 29, 2025 - May 25, 2025

Clyne in Bloom

Saturday 26th April Story Tree Unveiling and Celebration 09.30 – 12.30…

Clyne in Bloom
Apr 29

Dylan’s Favourite Sweets Trail

Come along to the Dylan Thomas Centre this Easter Holiday and discover our brand-new trail…

Dylan’s Favourite Sweets Trail
Apr 29

Gwaith Merched

This exhibition is a mix of contemporary and historic images of women working in Wales. The images…

Gwaith Merched
Apr 29

Making Waves – RNLI Cymru 200

As the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) turns 200 we reflect on its enormous contribution…

Making Waves – RNLI Cymru 200
Apr 29

Pottery Painting with Craftsea - 29 April

Pottery Painting Workshop with Craftsea Join Craftsea for a fun and creative Pottery Painting…

Pottery Painting with Craftsea - 29 April
Apr 29

Remembering the Cockle Women Exhibition

A bite-sized exhibition has been cooked up to celebrate the history of the Penclawdd cockle…

Remembering the Cockle Women Exhibition
Apr 29

Sahar Saki Persian Tour: An Immersive Journey Through Art, Poetry, and Culture Across Wales

How do we truly experience a culture? Is it through sight, sound, scent, or movement?  Artist…

Sahar Saki Persian Tour: An Immersive Journey Through Art, Poetry, and Culture Across Wales
Apr 29

Triumph and Tragedy - Swansea VE 80

Triumph & Tragedy Swansea VE 80 Thursday 8th May 2025 is the 80th anniversary of the official…

Triumph and Tragedy - Swansea VE 80
Apr 29

Wales’ First Museum Exhibition

The Royal Institution of South Wales  or  RISW , was established in 1835. The…

Wales’ First Museum Exhibition
Apr 29

‘Here in this spring’ Self-Led activities

This spring we’re exploring nature and wildlife in Dylan’s work. Our family friendly…

‘Here in this spring’ Self-Led activities
Apr 29

Art in the Afternoon - 30 April

Every Wednesday afternoon 13:00 - 15:00 Free art drop in sessions for over 50’s. Art in the…

Art in the Afternoon - 30 April
Apr 30

Beyond The Barricade

Beyond the Barricade, the UK's longest running musical theatre concert tour, is back for 2025…

Beyond The Barricade
Apr 30

Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend

Greg Davies is heading back out on tour for the first time in 7 years with his brand-new 2025…

Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend
Apr 30

Life Drawing Class - 30 April

Life Drawing at Elysium Gallery £8 pay on the day and you get a FREE drink from the Elysium…

Life Drawing Class - 30 April
Apr 30

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Events by category

Live Music and Concerts

Swansea is a place that loves it’s music, and whether you’re looking for intimate  gigs spotlighting the best in local talent, theatres showcasing international stars, or parks…

Stereophonics playing on stage in Singleton Park

Exhibitions

Swansea Bay’s is home to a wide range of art galleries, muesums and centres which means that whether you are a fan of fine art, ceramics, contemporary or any other genre of art, you will find an…

A man looking at picture in an exhibition on a yellow wall.

Sporting Events

With it’s miles of coastline and breathtaking beaches, Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower provides the perfect backdrop for some incredible sporting events.

Runners in the Swansea Bay 10k running along Swansea Bay

Comedy

Need a good laugh? Well no visit to Swansea Bay would be complete without heading out for a night of comedy.

Rob Beckett Giraffe

Arts and Culture

Arts and Culture flows through the veins of Swansea Bay. When you spend a day in the city, you’ll find no shortage of museums and galleries, exhibitions, talks and workshops to keep you…

interactive art display at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

Family Friendly

Swansea is the perfect place for family friendly fun, come rain or shine. There’s a range of incredible museums and galleries to explore, which showcase exhibitions year round and host workshops…

A small boy dresses as Peter Pan holding a Peter Pan doll

What's happening this week

A Very Natural History Exhibition

Apr 29

    Seasonal Event

  • Apr 29, 2025 - May 25, 2025

Clyne in Bloom

Apr 29

Dylan’s Favourite Sweets Trail

Apr 29

Gwaith Merched

Apr 29

Making Waves – RNLI Cymru 200

Apr 29

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