Swansea

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.

Bay Watersports

Lessons in windsurfing and kayaking on Swansea Bay. May to October, seven days a week.

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.

Cinema.co

Screening of art and indie movies. Discussion after screening.

6PM-midnight nightly (screening starts at 8PM)·Adult £5, student £4

Clyne Golf Club

Mayals. 6323-yard, 18-hole course built on moorland, par 70 sss72

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

Dryad Brushcraft

Offers unique wilderness survival courses at various locations on the Gower.

Dylan Thomas Centre

The Maritime Quarter. Specialising in plays produced by the bard.

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.

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.

Euphoria Sailing Ltd

Motor boat and yacht cruises around the Gower coast starting from Swansea Marina or Oxwich Bay.

Gower Coast Adventures

Offers trips around the Gower coast for up to 12 people on their ten-metre sea serpent cruise boat.

Gower Festival

Live music performances at various venues across the peninsular.

Early July

Gower Flight Centre

See and the Gower Peninsula from the air. Flights from Swansea Airport.

Grand Theatre

Swansea's largest theatre, with everything from pantomime to opera.

Mountain biking

Kilvey Hill has a dedicated downhill run and several other trails for the mountain bike enthusiast.

No Sign Bar

A watering hole that dates to the 18th century with a relaxed atmosphere and good food. Generally an over-40 crowd.

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.

Sanghapadipa Temple

A temple in the Thai Theravadan tradition. The resident monks hold regular meditation gatherings and offer instruction in meditation.

South Wales Evening Post Theatre

The theatre is part of a so-called creative hub based in the Urban Village.

Swansea Arena

A state-of-the-art concert and conference venue. Offers a variety of events. Bar and cafe on site.

Swansea Bay Rally

A major event in the UK rally calendar. Held annually in summer at locations near Swansea.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Swansea Fringe Festival

Music, magic, live performances at a number of venues throughout the city centre

27-29 Nov 2026

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.

Swansea Jazzland

St. James Social Club, St. James Crescent, Uplands. Jazz, jazz and more jazz

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.