Swansea Events

La Traviata tonight in Castle Square

La Traviata is being beamed live from the Royal Opera House to the big screen in Castle Square tonight, 30 June, at 7.00pm.

Wimbledon is also being shown during the day this week so that you can watch live - enjoy your lunch break in Castle Square.

Half price swim offer

Text the word kids to 60006 to sign up for special offers and family event information in Swansea - your standard network charges apply.

To thank you, you'll receive a text message offering a half price family swim during public swimming times.  See Active Swansea for full details.

Swansea in Bloom

If you notice a garden or business premise that you think deserves recognition then put their name forward for an award.

Entries for the Swansea in Bloom competition close this Friday 3 July.

The competition is completely free to enter and is open to both residents and businesses.  There is also a cash prize for the winner of each category.

Enter online or pick up an entry form from any council venue.

A fun family day out at the Sea Swansea Festival

Everybody had a great day out at this year's Sea Swansea Festival.  From the Sheppey Pirates and the Pirate Ship, to the Shanty singing and Newfoundland dog rescue show, there was something for the whole family to enjoy.

Couldn't make the event this year?  Check out this video, it will feel like you were there....

Free Tennis Open Day at Bishopston Sports Centre

Get on down to Bishopston Sports Centre for a special open day this Sunday.  There are free tennis sessions between 11am-4pm, with plenty of fun activities for adults and children alike to enjoy.

It will be a great day, and a fantastic opportunity to improve your skills, receive some handy hints and tips, and compete in some tournaments.

Hope to see you all there.

Family fun this weekend in Swansea

Don't miss out on family fun this weekend - 20 - 21 June!

Sea Swansea is taking place at the Waterfront Museum from 11am - 5pm on Sat and Sun, with lots of music and pirate-themed fun for all ages, plus the chance to see the floating exhibits in Swansea Museum up close.

Meanwhile, just up the road in Brynmill Park they'll be celebrating the Discovery Centre's 1st birthday from 12 noon - 6pm on Saturday, with a graffiti wall and kid's activities.

Bonymaen Carnival is also taking place on Saturday from 1pm, with lots of activities happening in the grounds of Cefn Hengoed school and leisure centre.

Family fun at Brynmill Park

This Saturday, 20 June, Brynmill Park is hosting an exciting Fun Day celebrating a successful year following the park’s recent renovation.

The day is packed full of entertainment suitable for all the family.  A variety of acts will feature on the main stage including Caledonian pipers, belly dancers, African aerobics and music from local bands.

Brynmill Park Fun Day starts at 12.00pm and will finish at 6.00pm. Admission is free and refreshments are available from the recently opened kiosk.

Get your cutlass at t' ready for Sea Swansea

Ahoy thar me heartys, you can take your sprogs t' watch live shanty music, musket firin' from t' sheppy pirates and rescue dog displays this weekend at this year's Sea Swansea Festival, which be takin' place in t' grounds o' t' National Waterfront Museum.

There be a great competition on offer as well, where you could win a meal for 4 in Nando's, plus other neat prizes.

  

Gower Bike Ride discount for Active Swansea customers

We have just released details for a great offer for this years Gower Bike Ride on Sunday 5 July.  If you are an Active Swansea customer, you can get a reduced entry fee of just £7. 

Pick up a leaflet at your local Active Swansea Leisure Centre to take advantage of this offer.

Plácido Domingo live in Swansea

Attention opera fans! Placido Domingo is live on the big screen in Castle Square on 24 June.

Bring a picnic and enjoy the performance of Wagner's The Valkyrie which starts at 5pm til 10.30pm - there are deckchairs for hire at the event too.