Things to do in Swansea

77 activities, venues and outings in Swansea, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first. Showing the top 40 of 77.

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Albert Hall
https://www.albert-hall.co.uk/whats-on/
Live music venue in grade 2 listed building. Wide range or restaurants, bars, and cafes.
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Bay Watersports
Lessons in windsurfing and kayaking on Swansea Bay. May to October, seven days a week.
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Brangwyn Hall
The Guildhall complex, Victoria Park. With its stunning British Empire Panels, commissioned for the British House of Lords, this grandiose concert hall is the focus for the annual Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts, the second largest such festival in the UK.
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Cinema.co
Screening of art and indie movies. Discussion after screening.
6PM-midnight nightly (screening starts at 8PM)Adult £5, student £4
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Clyne Golf Club
Mayals. 6323-yard, 18-hole course built on moorland, par 70 sss72
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Discovery Centre
The centre offers the opportunity for children to observe and gain first hand knowledge about local wildlife and nature.
Mon-Fri 11AM-5PM, Sat Sun 11AM-4PM
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Dryad Brushcraft
Offers unique wilderness survival courses at various locations on the Gower.
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Dylan Thomas Centre
The Maritime Quarter. Specialising in plays produced by the bard.
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Dylan Thomas Festival
The Dylan Thomas Centre held annually between 27 Oct and 9 Nov. During these two weeks, the centre built to commemorate the works of Thomas reverberates to the sound of his poems and plays. This is a must see event for fans of the bard. In addition, the festival hosts the awards' ceremony for the winner of the Dylan Thomas Prize a biannual writing competition for most outstanding literary talent in English, aged under 30.
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Dylan Thomas Theatre
The Maritime Quarter. Home to the Swansea Little Theatre group, where Dylan Thomas was an actor/member as was Catherine Zeta Jones.
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Euphoria Sailing Ltd
Motor boat and yacht cruises around the Gower coast starting from Swansea Marina or Oxwich Bay.
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Gower Coast Adventures
Offers trips around the Gower coast for up to 12 people on their ten-metre sea serpent cruise boat.
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Gower Festival
Live music performances at various venues across the peninsular.
Early July
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Gower Flight Centre
See and the Gower Peninsula from the air. Flights from Swansea Airport.
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Grand Theatre
Swansea's largest theatre, with everything from pantomime to opera.
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Mountain biking
Kilvey Hill has a dedicated downhill run and several other trails for the mountain bike enthusiast.
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No Sign Bar
A watering hole that dates to the 18th century with a relaxed atmosphere and good food. Generally an over-40 crowd.
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Rowing and crazy golf
A boating lake and crazy golf course between the junction of Sketty Lane and Mumbles Road and the entrance to Swansea University.
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Sanghapadipa Temple
A temple in the Thai Theravadan tradition. The resident monks hold regular meditation gatherings and offer instruction in meditation.
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South Wales Evening Post Theatre
The theatre is part of a so-called creative hub based in the Urban Village.
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Swansea Arena
A state-of-the-art concert and conference venue. Offers a variety of events. Bar and cafe on site.
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Swansea Bay Rally
A major event in the UK rally calendar. Held annually in summer at locations near Swansea.
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Swansea Bay Rider
A colourful children's land train runs throughout the summer along the promenade from the St. Helen's Stadium to Southend Gardens, Mumbles.
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Swansea Bay Summer Festival
The umbrella term for a number of events occurring in the Swansea Bay area from May to September. Only the main festivals are listed below. For other events, check the official website.
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Swansea City Farm
Fforestfach. (Directions: bus numbers 110, 111, 112 and X13 from city centre to Ivorite Arms bus stop). A project that aims 'to provide a sustainable community farm which is stimulating and educational and offers enjoyable and safe activities.' Everyone is welcome to contribute their energy and time to this on-going project (call first).
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Swansea Environment Centre
The centre organises volunteer environmental work in the area; a great opportunity to meet local people and inject more purpose into your stay in Swansea.
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Swansea Fringe Festival
Music, magic, live performances at a number of venues throughout the city centre
27-29 Nov 2026
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Swansea Indoor Bowls Stadium
An international standard indoor bowling stadium which hosts the Welsh International Open, part of the annual World Bowls Tour. The stadium features 6 bowling rinks with a function room and a bar.
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Swansea Jazzland
St. James Social Club, St. James Crescent, Uplands. Jazz, jazz and more jazz
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Swansea Tenpin Bowling
Tenpin is next to an Odeon multiplex. It features 26 tenpin bowling lanes and an amusement arcade, two pool tables, a Wimpy burger bar and a drinks bar.
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Swansea Watersports
Offers training in the following activities at various locations around the Gower Peninsula: powerboating, sailing, kayaking, jet skiing, first aid and sea survival.
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Taliesin Arts Centre
Swansea University. Music from around the globe, including high-profile jazz artists and other musicians of international acclaim.
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The Clyne Valley Trail
Runs through Clyne Country Park to the North Gower coast, where it rejoins the National Celtic Cycle Trail the first part of the trail passes through a forested area, then meanders through sprawling suburbs before reaching the Loughor Estuary near Loughor. This trail leads from the Promenade Trail at Blackpill (a child's paddling area marks the site). Mountain bike trails are on the sides of the valley.
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The Jersey Marine and Fabian Way Trail
Traces the main road into the city centre from the east few special sites of interest, it passes the Jersey Marine Tower and offers views of the heavy industrial plants in Baglan Bay and Port Talbot.
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The LC
A state-of-the-art leisure centre. See 'Swimming' section for more details.
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The Promenade Trail
Runs along Swansea Bay foreshore to the sea-side suburb of Mumbles it passes through the Marina and offers stunning views over Swansea Bay. On a sunny day, with the blue water lapping at the side of the promenade, cycling along this trail must be the nearest thing to poetry in motion.
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The River Tawe Trail
Runs along the banks of the river Tawe passing through a former industrial area that has been reforested, skirts the Liberty Stadium, a business district and finally heads out to the Swansea Valley.
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Volcano Theatre
An innovative theatre group, performing original and bold work.
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Wales National Airshow
Spectacular flying displays which often include the Red Arrows. After dark shows with drones and pyrotechnic aircraft.
25-26 July 2026Free
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Waterfront Wonderland
This event held next to the National Waterfront Museum includes stalls selling traditional Christmas goods, a big wheel offering views over Swansea Bay and an ice rink.
Mid-Nov to early Jan

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Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Swansea (CC BY-SA 4.0).