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
- Dec 24, 2024
Performance
Carols on the Kingsway
Come and join hundreds for Carols on the Kingsway by candlelight. Everyone welcome. Live music…
- Swansea Museum
- Dec 24, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Participatory Event
Gingerbread Trail
The nights are closing in, but the museum is warm and toasty. Come visit us and enjoy some holiday…
- Dec 24, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
Family & Children
Gower Fresh Christmas Trees Light Trail
New for 2024! We are excited to open our NEW spectacular, illuminated trail, full of wonder and…
- 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…
- Swansea Grand Theatre
- Dec 24, 2024 - Dec 25, 2024
Performance
Jack and The Beanstalk
Imagine Theatre, the producers of the award-winning Beauty & the Beast and Cinderella, present…
- Dec 24, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025
Fete / Fair
Waterfront Winterland
Swansea’s magical winter experience, Waterfront Winterland is back for 2024! A Swansea…
- Dylan Thomas Centre
- Dec 25, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Workshop
Snowball Trail
We’ve created a new Snowball Trail in our Exhibition for families to enjoy this December! Can…
- Dec 26, 2024 - Jan 3, 2025
Performance
Christmas Live Lounge
Gin & Juice Rooftop in Mumbles hosts a Christmas Live lounge with bands, singers, soul and jazz…
- Swansea Arena / Arena Abertawe
- Nov 26, 2025
Performance
Maggie’s Christmas Extravaganza
Maggie’s Christmas Extravaganza is back for 2025! With more acts still to be announced, this…
- Swansea Grand Theatre
- Dec 6, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026
Performance
Aladdin
Take a magic carpet ride to Swansea Grand Theatre next Christmas and join us for the spectacular…
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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
- Dylan Thomas Centre
- Dec 24, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025
Workshop
A Child’s Christmas in Wales Self-Led activities
- Swansea Museum
- Dec 24, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Exhibition
A Very Natural History Exhibition
- Dec 24, 2024
Performance
Carols on the Kingsway
- Swansea Museum
- Dec 24, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Participatory Event
Gingerbread Trail
- Dec 24, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
Family & Children
Gower Fresh Christmas Trees Light Trail
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 attraction from Friday 15 November 2024 – Saturday 4 January 2025
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