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
Halloween fun this half term
- Oct 31, 2024
Family & Children
A Gower Halloween!
Join the Gower Fresh Christmas Trees team for a spooky season to remember! From pumpkin picking to…
- Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
- Oct 31, 2024
Workshop
Creative Dungeons and Dragons: Halloween Special
Join the Gallery’s learning team for a fun-filled session of arts and crafts. Are you between…
- Oct 31, 2024
Seasonal Event
Halloween Ghost Train
Experience a chilling ride this Halloween, as the Swansea Bay Rider takes a spooky journey along the…
- Oct 31, 2024
Seasonal Event
Halloween Scary Woodland Trail 2024
Join us for a Halloween Scare! Something is brewing in the Llys Nini Woods, enter the woods if you…
- Oct 31, 2024
Family & Children
Pumpkin Carving Festival 2024
Get pumped for our annual fang-tastic Pumpkin Carving Festival 2024 ! Lots of Pumpkin fun, with…
- Oystermouth Castle
- Oct 31, 2024 - Nov 1, 2024
Performance
The Dark Side of Oystermouth Castle
Come for a journey of mystery, facts and chilling happenings as you discover The Dark Side of…
- Oct 31, 2024
Family & Children
Zombie Pumpkin carving
Zombie Pumpkin Carving Extravaganza! Gruesome Lurks Mate Unleash the Undead Creativity Calling all…
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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
- Oct 31, 2024
Family & Children
A Gower Halloween!
- Swansea Museum
- Oct 31, 2024
Participatory Event
Batty Bats Workshop
- Oct 31, 2024
Live Music
Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard
- Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
- Oct 31, 2024
Workshop
Creative Dungeons and Dragons: Halloween Special
- Gower Heritage Centre
- Oct 31, 2024 - Nov 8, 2024
Fete / Fair
Festival of Social Science
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.
Half term
Looking for ways to keep the little ones entertained throughout the half term holidays? Visit Swansea Bay is here to show you all the best events, activities, and experiences on offer across the city centre and the surrounding…
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