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
- National Waterfront Museum
- May 12, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025
Exhibition
Gwaith Merched
This exhibition is a mix of contemporary and historic images of women working in Wales. The images…
- National Waterfront Museum
- May 12, 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…
- Oriel Science
- May 12, 2025 - May 24, 2025
Participatory Event
May Saturday Sessions
Have you ever wondered if dogs see in black and white or if snakes have X-ray vision? Have you ever…
- Oriel Science
- May 12, 2025 - May 25, 2025
Craft
May Science Corner
Every weekend in May, drop by our Science Corner and get creative! • Experiment with our magic…
- Elysium Gallery
- May 12, 2025 - May 17, 2025
Exhibition
Sahar Saki Persian Tour: An Immersive Journey Through Art, Poetry, and Culture Across Wales
How do we truly experience a culture? Is it through sight, sound, scent, or movement? Artist…
- Swansea Museum
- May 13, 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…
- Swansea Grand Theatre
- May 13, 2025
Comedy
Julian Clary - A Fistful of Clary
Yee-haw! You've heard of The Man With No Name? Well, here's The Man With No Shame. After the…
- Brangwyn
- May 13, 2025 - Jun 3, 2025
Performance
Lunchtime Organ Recitals
Join the Brangwyn Hall for a series of lunchtime Organ Recitals. The Brangwyn will host…
Pottery Painting with Craftsea - 13 May
Pottery Painting Workshop with Craftsea Join Craftsea for a fun and creative Pottery Painting…
- Swansea Museum
- May 13, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Exhibition
Remembering the Cockle Women Exhibition
A bite-sized exhibition has been cooked up to celebrate the history of the Penclawdd cockle…
- Swansea Museum
- May 13, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025
Exhibition
Triumph and Tragedy - Swansea VE 80
Triumph & Tragedy Swansea VE 80 Thursday 8th May 2025 is the 80th anniversary of the official…
- Swansea Museum
- May 13, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Exhibition
Wales’ First Museum Exhibition
The Royal Institution of South Wales or RISW , was established in 1835. The…
- Swansea Building Society Arena
- May 14, 2025
Performance
Aljaz and Janette: A Night to Remember
Strictly Come Dancing favourites Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara bring their brand new…
Art in the Afternoon - 14 May
Every Wednesday afternoon 13:00 - 15:00 Free art drop in sessions for over 50’s. Art in the…
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
- May 12, 2025 - May 25, 2025
Seasonal Event
Clyne in Bloom
- National Waterfront Museum
- May 12, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025
Exhibition
Gwaith Merched
- National Waterfront Museum
- May 12, 2025 - Jun 1, 2025
Exhibition
Making Waves – RNLI Cymru 200
- Oriel Science
- May 12, 2025 - May 24, 2025
Participatory Event
May Saturday Sessions
- Oriel Science
- May 12, 2025 - May 25, 2025
Craft
May Science Corner
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