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 events
- Swansea Museum
- Feb 8, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Exhibition
A Very Natural History Exhibition
People have an undeniable fascination with nature. This is clearly illustrated by the range of our…
- Feb 8, 2025
Performance
Bower and Mercer Duo and Stripey Suits
The Swigg presents another fantastic night of live music! Join Bower and Mercer Duo and…
- Feb 8, 2025
Performance
Bradders, Dimitry Talbot and Trex Walker
Hippos presents another fantastic night of live music! Join Bradders, Dimitry Talbot and…
- Brangwyn
- Feb 8, 2025
Dance
Discos for Grown Ups
The legendary DISCOS FOR GROWN UPS 70s, 80s and 90s pop up disco party returns. Get glittered up for…
- Dylan Thomas Centre
- Feb 8, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025
Participatory Event
Dylan’s Animals Trail
Dylan wrote about lots of different animals and birds in his poetry! Can you find them all in our…
- Oriel Science
- Feb 8, 2025
Exhibition
Impacts From Space - Crashing The Dinosaurs' Party
Crashing the Dinosaur’s Party! Have you ever wondered what the impacts of a meteorite strike…
- Feb 8, 2025
Performance
Live Music at Bonnies - 8 Feb
Kick start your night with some live music from Swansea’s local talent! Join Bonnie Rogues…
- Plantasia Tropical Zoo
- Feb 8, 2025 - Feb 14, 2025
Nature
Love your zoo
LOVE YOUR ZOO A celebration of our love for animals. Celebrate love at Plantasia Tropical Zoo this…
- National Waterfront Museum
- Feb 8, 2025 - Jun 1, 2025
Exhibition
Making Waves – RNLI Cymru 200
As the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) turns 200 we reflect on its enormous contribution…
- Swansea Building Society Arena
- Feb 8, 2025
Performance
Paul Smith: Pablo
Attention all comedy fans! Paul Smith is back and better than ever with his latest tour show…
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 week
- Swansea Museum
- Feb 8, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Exhibition
A Very Natural History Exhibition
- Feb 8, 2025
Performance
Bower and Mercer Duo and Stripey Suits
- Feb 8, 2025
Performance
Bradders, Dimitry Talbot and Trex Walker
- Brangwyn
- Feb 8, 2025
Dance
Discos for Grown Ups
- Dylan Thomas Centre
- Feb 8, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025
Participatory Event
Dylan’s Animals Trail
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