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

Performance

Jan 20, 2025 - Dec 26, 2025

After-Work Perks

Kick off your weekend right with unbeatable deals every Friday at Bonnie Rogues Swansea when they…

Jan 20

Performance

Jan 20, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025

Bonnie's Super Sunday

Join Bonnie for live music, loads of sport and the best Sunday roast in Swansea!

Jan 20

Live Music

Jan 20, 2025 - Dec 26, 2025

Friday Night Live

Friday Night Live is back at The Oyster House! With different performers every week, there’s…

Jan 20

Performance

Jan 20, 2025 - Dec 27, 2025

Live Music at Bonnies

Kick start your night with some live music from Swansea’s local talent! Join Bonnie Rogues…

Jan 20

Performance

Jan 20, 2025 - Dec 26, 2025

Live Music Friday

Looking for the perfect way to kick off your weekend? Join us at Swansea Albert Hall every Friday at…

Jan 20

Performance

Jan 20, 2025 - Dec 26, 2025

Live Music Night

Gower Inn presents a fantastic night of live music! Join solo, duo and bands as they take to…

Jan 20

Performance

Jan 20, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025

Live Music Sunday

Join Waterloo Stores as they host Live Music Sunday! Waterloo stores is bringing back the spirit of…

Jan 20

Exhibition

National Waterfront Museum
Jan 20, 2025 - Jun 1, 2025

Making Waves – RNLI Cymru 200

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

Jan 20

Exhibition

National Waterfront Museum
Jan 20, 2025 - Jan 21, 2025

Ours To Tell

Ours to Tell is a project aimed to collect and amplify LGBTQ+ lives and experiences. Members of…

Jan 20

Exhibition

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Jan 20, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025

Out of this World, Heather Phillipson

In July 2024, Swansea Council's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery will open a new exhibition, Out of this…

Jan 20

Discover what's on in Swansea

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.

Photo of the interior of Swansea Grand Theatre

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…

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.

Food and Drink Events

Feeling hungry? Swansea hosts some great food and drink events every year

Couple trying food at a street food festival

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

Seasonal Events

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

Father Christmas riding his sleigh in the Swansea Christmas Parade

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…