Swansea Events

Santa, brass bands, dancers and some tractors at the Swansea Christmas parade

So, Santa came to Swansea yesterday for the Christmas parade and switching on of the Christmas lights.  And what great fun it was.  Santa was joined by floats, brass bands, dancers and even a few tractors as the procession travelled through Swansea from the Dylan Thomas Centre to the Guildhall.

This was the very colourful Waterfront Winterland float - hope you all liked it!

It was such great fun, and everyone was enjoying themselves and getting into the Christmas spirit.  Here a couple more images from the parade for you to enjoy...

© Nigel Ward, freelance photographer

World Party Weekend returns this weekend

We are looking forward to a mixture of music, dancing and culture at this weekends World Party Weekend.  There will be something for everyone with a range of dancers including Zumba, Irish and Belly to choose from.

There will also be a live music stage for you all to enjoy, plus Swansea's own Samba Tawe.  All this will be taking place on the Museum green of the National Waterfront Museum.

Take a look at the groups appearing over the weekend.

It's a free event, so head on down and join us this Saturday or Sunday and join in the festival atmosphere!

Free email alerts

Want to know what's going on in and around Swansea?  Up and coming events, activities for children, theatre and music or something else? 

Then sign up to our free My Swansea email alerts.

Christmas Parade and lights switch on was a success

Santa came parading through Swansea city centre yesterday evening for the popular Christmas Parade and lights switch on.

There were some magnificent floats on show, from 'Disney Christmas' to 'Dr Who' to 'Rockin around the Christmas tree', plus some very colourful walking processions in the form of the Aziza Belly Dancers and Santa's Little Helpers, helped turn Swansea into a carnival atmosphere.

You can check out Santa and his reindeer below:

Join this year's Christmas Parade

Yes, I know.  It's a little early to be thinking about Christmas, but if shops can start putting their Christmas cards and selection boxes out, then why not?

Anyway, the Christmas Paradeand light switch on is taking place on Sunday 16th November this year, and the search is on for community groups to take part in decorating the floats.  You could be in with a chance of winning a £1000 cash prize.

Have a look at the Swansea Christmas website for more information.

The party returns for the bank holiday weekend

The hugely popular World Party Weekend kicks off on Saturday 23rd August with the 10th anniversary of the Swansea MAS Carnival.  Swansea City Centre will come alive with over 1000 flamboyant costumes descending to the streets.

The party atmosphere doesn't end there tho, with City Streets - Summer Beats on the Sunday.  Set in the lush grounds of The National Waterfront Museum, what better way is there to bring your summer to a close?

10th anniversary for Swansea MAS Carnival

The Swansea MAS Carnival at the World Party Weekend is back for a 10th year!  Swansea's biggest and most colourful carnival has grown to become the third biggest MAS Carnival Parade in the UK.

It runs back-to-back with City Streets-Summer Beats as the World Party Weekend returns on the 23rd and 24th August.  Join in the Carnival atmosphere this year...

Contact Special Events on 01792 635 428 for more details, or visit the Swansea Bay Festival Website now!