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
Fun this half term
- Gower Heritage Centre
- Nov 5, 2024 - Nov 8, 2024
Fete / Fair
Festival of Social Science
No plans for October half-term? Join Us for the Festival of Social Science! The Festival of…
- Swansea Grand Theatre
- Nov 5, 2024
Seasonal Event
Room on the Broom
Presented by Tall Stories, based on the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler…
- Nov 23, 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…
- Taliesin Arts Centre
- Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024
Family & Children
Roald Dahl and The Imagination Seekers
It’s Christmas, and all over the world Roald Dahl’s words are disappearing, not only…
- Swansea Grand Theatre
- Mar 25, 2025 - Mar 26, 2025
Performance
The Gruffalo
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical…
- Swansea Grand Theatre
- Apr 1, 2025
Theatre
Pirates Love Underpants
Based on the beloved book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort These pirates SO love underpants! Join our…
- Swansea Grand Theatre
- May 14, 2025 - May 15, 2025
Performance
The Worst Princess
A delightful dragontastic show for pop princesses and naughty knights. Full House Theatre's new…
- Swansea Grand Theatre
- May 21, 2025 - May 22, 2025
Concert
Bing's Birthday
Join Bing and his friends Sula, Pando, Coco, Amma and of course Flop as they get ready to celebrate…
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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
- Gower Heritage Centre
- Nov 5, 2024 - Nov 8, 2024
Fete / Fair
Festival of Social Science
- Nov 5, 2024 - Jan 26, 2025
Exhibition
Out of this World, Heather Phillipson
- Swansea Grand Theatre
- Nov 5, 2024
Seasonal Event
Room on the Broom
- Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
- Nov 5, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Exhibition
Skin Phillips, 360°
- Nov 5, 2024 - Nov 6, 2024
Seasonal Event
Swansea Council Fireworks Display
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 attractions.
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