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
- Jan 24, 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…
- Jan 24, 2025
Performance
After-Work Perks - 24 Jan
Kick off your weekend right with unbeatable deals every Friday at Bonnie Rogues Swansea when they…
- Dylan Thomas Centre
- Jan 24, 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…
- Jan 24, 2025
Live Music
Friday Night Live - 24 Jan
Friday Night Live is back at The Oyster House! With different performers every week, there’s…
- Jan 24, 2025 - Feb 2, 2025
Market
Indie Collectives Market
Join Albert Hall as they welcome the Indie Collectives Market by Annie and Lolo on Sunday 2 February…
- Jan 24, 2025
Performance
Live Music Friday - 24 Jan
Looking for the perfect way to kick off your weekend? Join us at Swansea Albert Hall every Friday at…
- Jan 24, 2025
Performance
Live Music Night - 24 Jan
Gower Inn presents a fantastic night of live music! Join solo, duo and bands as they take to…
- National Waterfront Museum
- Jan 24, 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…
- Jan 24, 2025
Performance
Night City Band
The Swigg presents another fantastic night of live music! Join Night City Band as…
- Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
- Jan 24, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
Exhibition
Out of this World, Heather Phillipson
In July 2024, Swansea Council's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery will open a new exhibition, Out of this…
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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 week
- Swansea Museum
- Jan 24, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Exhibition
A Very Natural History Exhibition
- Jan 24, 2025
Performance
After-Work Perks - 24 Jan
- Dylan Thomas Centre
- Jan 24, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025
Participatory Event
Dylan’s Animals Trail
- Jan 24, 2025
Live Music
Friday Night Live - 24 Jan
- Jan 24, 2025 - Feb 2, 2025
Market
Indie Collectives Market
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