Swansea Events

If the Olympic Torch isn’t your thing, don’t worry, there is plenty more to do in Swansea this weekend

If you fancy a nice relaxed evening, Heat Poets is on at the Dylan Thomas Centre where there’ll be poetry and music with Chris Torrance and Chris Vine tonight at 7.30pm.

Plantasia is offering half price entry for children this weekend, so why not explore the hothouse which is filled with wonderful plants and animals including monkeys and a macaw?  You may even get a chance to feed the Koi carp!

The BBC National Orchestra of Wales is bringing the heat of the Spanish summer to Brangwyn Hall this Saturday, when the Orchestra will be led by François-Xavier Roth.

On Sunday, sit back in Clyne Gardens and enjoy the band while the children listen to a story and take part in activities – all part of Clyne in Bloom.

The Olympic Torch is in Wales and making its way to Swansea tomorrow!

The Olympic Torch Relay makes its way through Swansea this Saturday and Sunday. It starts its journey by crossing the Sail Bridge at around 5.45pm and travels through Swansea making its way to Singleton Park for the Sports village and evening celebrations.

On Sunday the Torch will make its way through Mumbles from Bracelet Bay car park at approximately 06:56am to Carmarthen Road (A483) for about 08:51am.

Everyone can get involved in welcoming the Flame to Swansea. You can line the route and cheer the Torch as the Torchbearers carry it through the city or join in the celebrations at Castle Square and watch it all live on Swansea’s London 2012 Live Site.

Whatever you decided to do it’s going to be warm out, so don’t forget to put on your sunscreen and bring plenty of refreshments.

Please note, tickets are sold out for the sports village and evening event in Singleton Park and there will not be tickets on the gate.

Remember the Olympic Torch Relay is coming to Swansea this weekend, don’t get caught out by road closures and disruptions

There will be a great atmosphere in Swansea this weekend as the crowds welcome the Olympic Flame to Swansea. The Flame will be welcomed into the city as it makes its way across the Sail Bridge at approximately 17.45pm and through the city to Singleton Park.

To celebrate the Olympic Torch Relay people can line the route and join in on celebrations at Castle Square from 2.00pm.

If you miss the torch on Saturday, don't worry as the Olympic Torch Relay continues its journey through Mumbles on Sunday at 7.00am before leaving the city at around 08:45am.

Please be aware that roads will be affected by the Olympic Torch Relay

Missed out on free tickets for the celebrations in Singleton Park this Saturday? Don’t worry, head down to Castle Square where there will be lots of fun and activities going on

A human javelin statue and the Belooshie Blues Brother Tribute are among the fun in the build-up to the arrival of the Olympic Torch at Swansea's London 2012 Live Site at Castle Square on Saturday 26 May.

The fun filled day will have an array of entertainment with a great line up of live acts on stage from 2pm including Craig Gallivan, who played Callum in hit ITV programme Footballers' Wives, Samba Tawe and the Loughor Town Band.

There will be street entertainment in Castle Square and on Oxford Street, with a silent clown, stilt walker, statues and balloon artistes.

And don’t worry, you won’t miss out on seeing the Olympic Flame, Torchbearers will start carrying the Flame at Langdon Road at about 5.45pm before it travels over the Sail Bridge and on to Princess Way and Castle Square, where it will stop for photographs at about 6pm.

All in all it promises to be a great day out, so why not celebrate the Olympic Torch Relay in Swansea and Be Part of it!

Get ready to stock up on popcorn, sit back, relax and enjoy a culture filled weekend

Swansea Museum presents Future Shorts as part of Museums at Night. Future Shorts is the world’s biggest pop up film festival. They will be showing seven award winning films from 5:30pm this Saturday 19 May.

Alan Bennett's play Green Forms is at the Dylan Thomas Centre on Saturday 19 May, 1:00pm, in which officer workers Doris and Doreen, in the days before computers have turned work-avoidance into an art form, but times must inevitably change.

More events can be found at www.swanseabayfestival.co.uk

 

Looking for events in Swansea this weekend?

There's some great events taking place in Swansea this weekend.

On Saturday, the Dylan Thomas Centre hosts Under Milk Wood Day. This is the first of what will be an annual event and includes displays, recordings, films, and the premier of a new play, Love the Words.

Try some of the best Welsh cheese and cider that Wales has to offer at the Gower Heritage Centre on Saturday and Sunday. There will be live music from Sicknote Steve, Josh Ace, Ian James, Ian O Flynn, Up The Creek and Thistledown, plus a bar, BBQ, cider press demos and lots more.

 

Feel like a spot of exercise after the weekend? LC Swansea Bay 5K Run tonight

Feeling a bit lazy after the long weekend?  How about a flat, fast 5K run tonight?

The LC Swansea Bay 5K Race series starts tonight at 7.00pm - you can register on the night for £12 (£10 if you belong to a club).

There will also be an under 15s one mile race at 6.30pm - just register on the night for £2 and receive a medal and a goody bag.

May Day 2012 bank holiday events in Swansea with Swansea Bay Festival

Take a look at the Swansea Bay Festival website for May Day bank holiday activities!

Clyne in Bloom activities include a guided walk on Saturday and children's activities with facepainting on Sunday.

Get down to the Vintage Car Show in Singleton Park on Bank Holiday Monday for some family fun, or pop along to Murton Green to see traditional dancing around the maypole, with stalls, a singing workshop and refreshments.

 

Celebrate Clyne in Bloom throughout May with a variety of fun events and activities

Every Wednesday there will be birds and wildlife walks through Clyne Gardens where you can discover the wonderful variety of bird and wildlife that live in the Gardens. The two hour walks begin at 10am and cost £1.50 for adults, 50p for children.

If you miss the morning walks, don’t worry you can always take a guided tour around the gardens in the afternoon. The tours are a fantastic way to explore the gardens, and with 2000 different plant specimens there is plenty to see!

PLEASE NOTE: The band concert on Sunday 6 May has been cancelled due the current weather conditions.  All other events, guided tours are planned as per usual.  Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Enter the Oystermouth Castle calendar photo competition - closing date today!

The Friends of Oystermouth Castle have been looking for some great images of the castle to use in a new calendar.  They don't have to be new photos, we'd love to see older ones too.

If you want to enter the competition then send your images to marketing@swansea.gov.uk today.  

The calendar will be sold at Oystermouth Castle when it re-opens in June, and any profits will be spent on putting events on at the castle and improving the visitor experience.

Magnificent rhododendrons and azaleas galore at Clyne in Bloom this May

It’s coming up to that time of year when the award winning rhododendrons and azaleas of Clyne Gardens are in full bloom and at their most magnificent.

Clyne in Bloom is celebrated throughout the month of May; there is a range of events and activities for the whole family to enjoy, from guided tours and band concerts to story times for children.

Discover the wonderful variety of bird and wildlife that live in Clyne Gardens on one of our walks, sit back and relax and enjoy some of Swansea’s finest bands at one of our Sunday concerts or visit one of the rare plant sales where you will find a variety of unusual plants.

 

Dylan Thomas Centre summer events brochure out now!

The countdown has begun, only 100 days until the London 2012 Olympics

It's only 100 days until the start of the 2012 Olympic Games and Swansea is celebrating.

Local children are today celebrating the kick-off to the countdown to the games. They’ll be taking part in a variety of sporting activities at Castle Square including basketball and football.

An interactive game, Dash Dodge Dive, will be made available on the Big Screen this afternoon as well as video content related to the Olympics and the Paralympics.

If you want to get involved with the run up to the Olympics games why not visit our Be Part of it pages for some exciting events and ideas.

Don't forget that there are free tickets are available for the Sports Village and Evening Celebration event on 26 May  to celebrate the Olympic Torch coming to Swansea.

Easter is just around the corner so find out all the latest events, activities and opening hours over the bank holiday

If you’re worried there’s not enough to keep the kids busy for the two week holiday, fear not! There are plenty of fun activities for the whole family this Easter, from Swansea’s famous Swansea Bay Rider and Ashleigh Road’s Pitch & Putt to donkeys at Plantasia.

If you’re looking for something in particular to do, why not use our handy events search. 

Don’t forget that over the Easter Holidays the opening hours of council services will be affected, including recycling and waste collections, you can find out more information on our website.

Delve deep into Plantasia’s rainforest and discover the creepy crawlies that live there in ‘Animal Antics’ this week.

Looking for something to do with the kids this week? Then head down to Plantasia for their Animal Antics: Rainforest events on 3, 4 and 5 April, where you will get an insight into the rainforest and all the creatures that live there.

There will be four shows a day where you will get a chance to get close to some creepy crawlies including snakes, giant millipedes, cockroaches and tarantulas – that’s if you dare!

This event is very popular, so be sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment. You can purchase tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk.

Get free tickets to celebrate the Olympic Torch coming to Swansea on 26 May

Be part of something special when the Olympic Flame visits Swansea on 26 May 2012!

Of course, you can line the route to welcome the torch, but you can also claim FREE tickets to a very special celebration at Singleton Park.

There'll be a Sports Village with taster sessions, climbing wall and fun inflatables from 1.00pm - 5.00pm. Then from 5.00pm - 7.30pm enjoy live music and the arrival of the Torch (gates open at 4.00pm).

Tickets are limited to 5 per household, so visit www.swanseabepartofit.co.uk to find out how claim your tickets now!

 

Running monkeys and family trees can be found this weekend in Swansea

Intrigued about your family history and the lives of your past relatives?

Get down to the Family History Fayre at the National Waterfront Museum on Saturday 24 March, 11am – 4pm. 

West Glamorgan Archives will be at the event offering advice on how to get started on your own family tree.

Don’t forget it’s the Swansea Sport Relief Mile this Sunday 25 March. Plantasia's Ross Poiner will be dressing up as their monkey mascot Bananas to run his Sport Relief Mile. So even if you’re not running yourself, go and show your support for Bananas.

If you’re interested in taking part yourself you can run 1,3 or 6 miles, just visit www.sportrelief.com and search for the Swansea mile to sign up. Don’t worry if you can’t get online to register, you can sign up to run on the day.

Check out the Summer 2012 Grand Theatre Brochure now!

Have you got what it takes to take on the best of talent from across Wales in this year’s Swansea Bay Bowls Festival?

The annual bowls tournament, now in its 45th year, is a major hit on the south Wales bowls scene and is open to both professional and amateur players, so anyone can take part.

Swansea Bay Bowls Festival attracts a number of leading national and international bowlers from the Welsh region, giving dedicated local players the chance to beat the best, be crowned champion and walk away with the cash prize.

If you fancy your chances you can download an entry form or call 01792 635411.

It’s officially the start of Spring and there are lots of events and activities to look forward to in Swansea!

The days are getting longer so it’s the perfect time to shake off the winter and make the most of Swansea, Mumbles and Gower.  Find your local park, visit Swansea Prom (attractions open daily 31 March – 15 April) or just take a walk and get to know your space.

Pick up a Spring events brochure from any council venue, Swansea and Mumbles Tourist Information Centre or visit www.swanseabayfestival.co.uk for the full itinerary including Easter holiday activities.