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
- 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 5, 2024
Seasonal Event
Swansea Council Fireworks Display
Swansea’s Annual Firework Display Tuesday 5 November, 5pm, St Helen's Ground The Annual…
- Swansea Grand Theatre
- Nov 6, 2024
Concert
Dreamcoat Stars: A Musical Christmas
Christmas carols, festive favourites and a sprinkling of musical hits showcased by the stars of…
- Swansea Grand Theatre
- Nov 13, 2024
Competition / Game
The Nutcracker
Classical Ballet and Opera House presents The Nutcracker; A lavish Ballet for the festive season…
- Nov 15, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025
Fete / Fair
Waterfront Winterland
Swansea’s magical winter experience, Waterfront Winterland is back for 2024! A Swansea…
- Swansea Grand Theatre
- Nov 19, 2024
Performance
Rat Pack: A Swinging Christmas at the Sands
The stars of The Rat Pack – Swingin’ at the Sands will be bringing the ultimate…
- Nov 23, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024
Seasonal Event
Swansea Christmas Market
Talented crafters, traditional traders and delicious street food vendors return…
- Swansea Arena / Arena Abertawe
- Nov 28, 2024
Performance
Maggie’s Christmas Extravaganza
Maggie’s Christmas Extravaganza is back for 2024! The show will once again feature the very…
- Brangwyn
- Dec 5, 2024
Concert
Welsh of the West End
WELSH OF THE WEST END are back this Christmas! Following their epic sold out tour last year, join…
- Dec 6, 2024
Performance
Christmas Tribute Night with The Valli Boys
Kickstart Christmas 2024 with a tribute night with The Valli Boys – Tribute to The Jersey…
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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
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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