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
Upcoming festive fun
- Swansea Grand Theatre
- Dec 9, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
Seasonal Event
A Child's Christmas In Wales
'One Christmas was so much like another...' The unmistakable Dylan Thomas' classic, A…
- Dec 9, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
Family & Children
Gower Fresh Christmas Trees Light Trail
New for 2024! We are excited to open our NEW spectacular, illuminated trail, full of wonder and…
- Dec 9, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024
Christmas
Gower Fresh Christmas Trees Winter Wonderland
The ultimate Christmas day out! Whether you’re there to pick a tree from the acres of fields…
- Swansea Grand Theatre
- Dec 9, 2024 - Dec 25, 2024
Performance
Jack and The Beanstalk
Imagine Theatre, the producers of the award-winning Beauty & the Beast and Cinderella, present…
- Dec 9, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024
Seasonal Event
Swansea Christmas Market
Talented crafters, traditional traders and delicious street food vendors return…
- Brangwyn
- Dec 9, 2024
Concert
The Christmas Orchestra
This winter, discover the magic of the festive season with The Christmas Orchestra, a unique concert…
- Dec 9, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025
Fete / Fair
Waterfront Winterland
Swansea’s magical winter experience, Waterfront Winterland is back for 2024! A Swansea…
- Brangwyn
- Dec 10, 2024
Concert
Buble Christmas by Candlelight
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with this ultimate feel good, sing along concert…
- Swansea Arena / Arena Abertawe
- Dec 10, 2024
Concert
Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Live to Film
Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Live to Film will be kicking off the festive…
- Brangwyn
- Dec 11, 2024
Concert
Christmas Hits by Candlelight
An incredible cast of West End singers and stunning live band perform classic Christmas Hits, as you…
Discover what's on in Swansea
Events by category
Theatre and Performing Arts
In Swansea Bay, every night is a chance to see a different show in some of the best venues in the country.
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…
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…
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.
Comedy
Need a good laugh? Well no visit to Swansea Bay would be complete without heading out for a night of comedy.
Food and Drink Events
Feeling hungry? Swansea hosts some great food and drink events every year
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…
Seasonal Events
No matter what time of year you visit Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower, there is always a thriving events programme
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…
What's happening this weekend
- Swansea Grand Theatre
- Dec 9, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
Seasonal Event
A Child's Christmas In Wales
- Dylan Thomas Centre
- Dec 9, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025
Workshop
A Child’s Christmas in Wales Self-Led activities
- Elysium Gallery
- Dec 9, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024
Exhibition
Beep Painting Biennial 2024
- Dec 9, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
Family & Children
Gower Fresh Christmas Trees Light Trail
- Dec 9, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024
Christmas
Gower Fresh Christmas Trees Winter Wonderland
Enjoy Swansea this Winter
Swansea 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.
Waterfront Winterland
Swansea’s magical winter experience - Museum Park transforms into Waterfront Winterland for the festive period with everyone’s favourite attraction from Friday 15 November 2024 – Saturday 4 January 2025
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