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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

Making Waves – RNLI Cymru 200

As the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) turns 200 we reflect on its enormous contribution…

Making Waves – RNLI Cymru 200
Jan 13

Ours To Tell

Ours to Tell is a project aimed to collect and amplify LGBTQ+ lives and experiences. Members of…

Ours To Tell
Jan 13

Out of this World, Heather Phillipson

In July 2024, Swansea Council's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery will open a new exhibition, Out of this…

Out of this World, Heather Phillipson
Jan 13

A Very Natural History Exhibition

People have an undeniable fascination with nature. This is clearly illustrated by the range of our…

A Very Natural History Exhibition
Jan 14

Beauty and The Beast

Come and join Brave Arts Theatre Company once again this winter for a magnificent pantomime as we…

Beauty and The Beast
Jan 14

Remembering the Cockle Women Exhibition

A bite-sized exhibition has been cooked up to celebrate the history of the Penclawdd cockle…

Remembering the Cockle Women Exhibition
Jan 14

Wales’ First Museum Exhibition

The Royal Institution of South Wales  or  RISW , was established in 1835. The…

Wales’ First Museum Exhibition
Jan 14

Jazz Jam Sessions

Join Swansea Jazz Club as they host a Free Jazz Jam Session with the Dave Cottle Trio!…

Jazz Jam Sessions
Jan 15

The Makings of a Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter

Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK's top true crime theatre tour is back with a…

The Makings of a Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter
Jan 15

‘Love the Words’

Our permanent Dylan Thomas exhibition, ‘Love the Words’, opened on Dylan’s…

‘Love the Words’
Jan 15

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Events by category

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…

Stereophonics playing on stage in Singleton Park

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…

Dylan Thomas Centre exhibition

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.

Runners in the Swansea Bay 10k running along Swansea Bay

Comedy

Need a good laugh? Well no visit to Swansea Bay would be complete without heading out for a night of comedy.

Poster for Jack Whitehall comedy show

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…

interactive art display at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

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…

Family in christmas jumpers walking through winter wonderland

What's happening this weekend

Making Waves – RNLI Cymru 200

Jan 13

Ours To Tell

Jan 13

Out of this World, Heather Phillipson

Jan 13

A Very Natural History Exhibition

Jan 14

Beauty and The Beast

Jan 14

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