You are all cordially invited to the closing party of the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery on Saturday 22 October between 11am - 7pm.
The day will be packed full of entertainment and activities for you to enjoy, including workshops, party bunting, screenings, talks and live music. All events are free plus there will be refreshments available between 5pm - 7pm.
Have a look at the full schedule of entertainment, and we hope to see you all there!
Come to Swansea and sample the delights of the continent, as the city centre will be transformed into a continental market between 20-23 October.
Professional continental market traders from France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Holland, Poland wearing traditional costumes will be selling high quality products including Brittany biscuits, olives, Italian nougat, pungent cheeses, saucissons, tartiflette from the Alps, charcuterie, fresh breads, croissants and much, much more! Or, for those of you with a sweet tooth, there will also be freshly cooked crepes.
There will also be products other than food and drink, including hand bags, soaps and children's toys.
There are so many events and activities taking place over the final bank holiday weekend, you will not know what to do or where to go first.
Well, let us help you......
Starting on Saturday, why not go for an early morning walk through the beautiful Singleton Botanical Gardens during the final weekend of Botanics in Bloom. From there you can take the whole family to World Party 2011 where you can find live music, belly dancers, Indian and Filipino dancers plus much more. Finally why not head on over to the Brangwyn Hall for the Swansea Bay Beer Festival where you can sample beers from all over the country?
World Party 2011 will be a great day out for all the family
Weather reports are suggesting Sunday will be the best day of the weekend so it would be rude not to spend it outdoors, wouldn't it? Take the family for a stroll down Swansea Prom, having a ride on the pedaloes in Singleton Boating Lake and riding the Swansea Bay Rider along the way. Have a quick round of mini golf in Southend Gardens and then enjoy the Mumbles Raft Race with a Joe's ice-cream. Mmmmmmm.....
Why not take the kids down to Singleton Park for a ride in the pedaloes?
Monday would be a great opportunity to visit Plantasia or Pirate & Smugglers Week at the Gower Heritage Centre. Or for the more cultural side of you, there are many fascinating exhibitions at Swansea Museum, Dylan Thomas Centre and the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery.
For a full list of events this weekend, visit Swansea Bay Summer Festival. Have a lovely Bank Holiday Weekend.
A whole host of events have now been added to the Swansea Bay Summer Festival 2011. Events taking place during May include a Welsh Cheese and Cider Festival in Gower Heritage Centre, Race for Life, LC Swansea Bay 5k, a Midnight Sleep Walk and Clyne in Bloom.
There are many more events taking place - take a look at the full list of events in May.
If you have an event you would like to be included in the Swansea Bay Summer Festival then submit your event details and we will do the rest.
We are celebrating St David's Day in a big way in Swansea! There are still some tickets left for the Saint David's Day concert "Saint, Songs & Celebration" at the Brangwyn Hall.
Many of the restaurants in Swansea are putting on special St David's Day menu's with traditional Welsh produce - check out which restaurants are taking part...
There is also a Welsh fun and food day at Gower Heritage Centre and an Intergeneration event at Gendros Community Centre.
Happy St David's Day!
Saint David's Week in Swansea kicks off this weekend, with a whole host of fun events and activities.
If you are a music lover then there are only a handful of tickets available for the St David's concert featuring Only Men Aloud and Morriston Orpheus Choir, plus the final of the Welsh Musical Theatre Young Singer of the Year.
Sport fanatics are in for a treat as there is a Welsh celebration at the Swans v Leeds football match, whilst the Italy v Wales 6 nations rugby is live on the big screen.
More events include Get Welsh in Swansea, Produce & Craft markets in Clydach and Sketty, a classic MG & Mini show plus fun at your local library. For a full list of events visit the St David's Day website >>
Half Term is coming to a conclusion, but don't despair there are still activities going on throughout Swansea.
There will be plenty of entertainment for all the family to enjoy at Get Welsh in Swansea this Saturday, from compêre Kev Johns kicking off the day at 9.30am to the live 6 nations rugby on the big screen.
You can have a look at the full list of entertainment, plus a list of the stalls available on the St David's Week website.
Looking to treat your partner or family on St David's Day? Well, many restaurants across Swansea are taking part in the St David's Week festival.
Popular restaurants such as Gallini's, Norton House, The Dragon Hotel, Sketty Hall, Marriott Hotel and Morgan's are offering special traditional Welsh menu's for Saint David's Day to commemorate our patron saint.
Find out how to book a table at one there restaurants by visiting the St David's Week website.
St David's Week and Swansea Indoor market currently have a great competition taking place. You could win a luxury hamper by simply answering a simple question.
Swansea Indoor Market are celebrating their 50th anniversary, and are celebrating by giving you an opportunity to win this great prize.
Enter the competition! Terms and conditions apply.
Planning a Friday lunch with your friends and colleagues? The Dylan Thomas Centre is offering 2 tasty meals for just £8.50!
The cafe bookshop is a great place for a quick coffee too - browse through the second- hand books for a bargain while you're there.
The ever popular Admiral Mumbles Mostly Blues and Jazz Festival returns this friday for the sixth year. Come and join us down by Mumbles seaside to experience music, food and a festival atmosphere!
The festival continues until 3 May, so there is plenty of time to pop on down and join in the fun. Hope to see you all there!
Why not upload your pictures to our Facebook event?
With this fantastic weather we have been having, Summer is definitely coming, and with the Swansea Bay Summer Festival starting in May, there are lots of reasons to be happy!
Summer kicks off with the Admiral Mumbles Mostly Blues and Jazz Festival, while there are many more events taking place during May including Mumbles Navy Days, Swansea Live or Popstar!The Musical. Be sure not to miss the award winning Rhododendrons and Azaleas in Clyne in Bloom throughout May - view all the events during May.
It doesn't end there as there are international superstars coming to Swansea this summer. P!NK, Jools Holland, Tony Hadley and Bananarama to name just a few.
It's going to be an entertaining summer with Swansea Bay Summer Festival. Don't miss out on any of these events - sign up to receive emails regarding events in Swansea.
Swansea Prom are offering a fantastic voucher book with discounts on everything from watersports and attractions to meals and drinks.
Visit Swansea Prom to see the full list of offers, where you can print off the individual offers that suit you!
As the Saint David's Week Festival in Swansea comes to a close, there are still plenty of activities and events to enjoy on St David's Day itself.
Rhydian Roberts will be performing with the Morriston Orpheus Choir in the Brangwyn Hall, while poet, play writer, and filmmaker, Patrick Jones will be appearing with his supprt, Maria Owen, in Milkwood Jam in Swansea.
Fancy a leisurely St David's Day garden walk? Or maybe some traditional Welsh food at the rooftop cafe in the Grand theatre?
Get yourself down to Castle Square this Saturday 27 February and sample the abundance of Welsh food and drink on offer.
From quality wines and dairy products, to meat and fruit and vegetables. On top of this, there will be entertainment going on throughout the day.
Come and join in the fun during St David's Week in Swansea.
Also, children visiting Swansea Market on 28 February and 1 March in Welsh costume can have a free 7" x 5" photo!
Some of the most popular restaurants in Swansea are participating in St David's Day Dining, for our St David's Week celebrations, 22 Feb - 1 March.
The Dylan Thomas Centre restaurant, Charlie's cafe bar and dining, the Dragon brasserie and Gallini's will be including mouth watering Welsh food on their menus for the whole week.
Visit St David's Day website for details on how to book - would you like to add your details to our website? Contact marketing@swansea.gov.uk and we will do the rest!
The Get Welsh food festival is back for its third year in Castle Square next Saturday 28 from 9am - 5pm, to celelebrate the best of Welsh food and drink - go and treat yourself to some local produce.
You can also get a 'Taste of Mumbles' in the Ostreme Hall as part of the Mumbles St David’s Day Dragon Festival Weekend - local chefs will be cooking up a storm!
Don't forget the gourmet food evening in the Dylan Thomas Centre this Wednesday 25 February either. Celebrate Welsh cuisine with a four course meal - book now on 01792 463980.
