Swansea Events

Free art, music and talks at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

Every friday, the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery present free sessions of either music, art or talks - events coming up include a live performance by Joan Jones tomorrow, 5 March.  Paul Jeff & Tom Pope will be discussing the themes surrounding Tom's exhibition, In Conversation on friday 12 March, while singer/songwriter Jonathan Powell will be performing songs from his debut album on 19 March.

The events are free, so you can just turn up - please come early as spaces are limited and on a first come, first serve basis.

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St David's Day events

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?

Wales' best known Welsh language artist

Meinir Gwilym will be performing live this Thursday, 25 February in the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery.  The FREE, one-off gig in this unique setting, is part of the St David's Week celebrations in Swansea.

Get there early for a 6.30pm start, as there is limited space and will be based on a first come, first serve basis.

St David's Week concerts

Welsh rock band The Automatic gave a great performance in the Brangwyn Hall last night so don't miss Welsh Rock Band night tonight (Tues 23 Feb)!

Ex Stereophonics drummer, Stuart Cable's new band Killing for Company will be headlining plus a further four bands - all this for just a fiver!  Should be a top night!

If rock is not your thing, then go and see X Factor runner up Rhydian Roberts, who will be joining the Morriston Orpheus Choir on St David's Day itself.

There are still tickets available for all of these concerts - have a look at St David's Week website!

New brochure available for St David's Week 2010

Have a look at the St David's Week brochure for 2010.

Support band for The Automatic just announced!

Straight Lines, who hail from Pontypridd in South Wales have been confirmed as the support band to The Automatic.

The one-off gig will be kicking off St David's Week 2010 in Swansea, on Monday 22 February in the Brangwyn Hall.

Tickets are still available - book now for only £12!

Nation Radio Wales attending Welsh Band Night

Nation Radio Wales will be interviewing the bands and recording some live tracks from the Welsh Band Night for St David's Week in Swansea. 

It promises to be a top night of rock music, as emerging Welsh bands Killing for Company (ex Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable's new band), Tiger Please, Cuba Cuba, Audiocalm and A New Day will be rocking out in the Brangwyn Hall on Tuesday 23 February.

Tickets are only £5 - you would be mad to miss out! 

X Factor finalist confirmed for St David's Week in Swansea

Rhydian Roberts, the 2007 X Factor finalist will help celebrate St David's Week in Swansea, by performing with Morriston Orpheus Choir on St David's Day itself.

Tickets are available from the Grand theatre Box Office for £18.

Don't forget - tickets are still available for The Automatic, Welsh Band Night and Patrick Jones.

Rocking out for the launch of St David's Week 2010!

Welsh rock band, the Automatic kicks off this years St David's Week - the only week long celebration of our patron saint in Wales.  Watch them rock out at the Brangwyn Hall on 22 February, while they perform some of their biggest hits, which include 'Monster', 'Steve McQueen' plus songs from their new album 'Tear the Signs Down'.

If that's not enough, then five emerging Welsh rock bands will be performing "Welsh Band Night" on the 23 February.  Killing for Company, Audiocalm, Tiger Please, Cuba Cuba and A New Day will be helping Swansea celebrate St David's Day with over three hours of crashing guitars and soaring vocals.

Book tickets for these one off events via St David's Day - book early to avoid disappointment.

Free concert of Verdi's Requiem

Feeling pretty broke after Christmas?  There's a free concert of Verdi's Requiem taking place on 17 January in the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea at 7.30pm.

The Welsh Symphony Orchestra and Swansea Philharmonic Choir will be taking part and tickets are in demand, so reserve yours now on 01792 602060.

Christmas concerts at the Brangwyn Hall

The Christmas favourite, Messiah, will be at the Brangwyn Hall on 19 December, marking the 250th anniversary of Handel's death.  Tickets are still available from just £10pp, and can be purchased from Ticket Web.

Also in the Brangwyn Hall sees the return of the festive "Christmas by Candlelight" on 23 December.  Don't miss out, there are only a small selection of tickets available.  Buy them online also via Ticket Web.

Murder, Mystery & Madness by Candlelight this Sunday

Tickets are still available for Muder, Mystery & Madness by Candlelight at the Brangwyn Hall, this Sunday, 22 November.

Get £1.50 when you book online - use the promotional code CAN1.

Buy your tickets for candlelit concerts now!

Tickets are now on sale for the Murder, Mystery and Madness in the Brangwyn Hall.  The magical candlelit concert takes place on Sunday 22 November at 7.30pm and you can buy them via TicketWeb now.

You can also purchase tickets for the Christmas by Candlelight concert on December 23.

Rock 'n' Roll legend to grace the stage at the Brangwyn Hall

That's right, Chuck Berry himself will be performing at the Brangwyn Hall on Wednesday 2 December.  The rock 'n' roll icon will be performing some of his greatest hits, which include "Johnny B. Goode", "Maybellene", "Sweet little Sixteen" and "Roll over Beethoven" with his American Band.

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to see the man who could play the guitar just like ringing a bell.

UPDATE - 19 Nov - we've just heard that this concert is postponed until March 2010.

BBC Proms in the Park returns this Saturday

Get ready for a fantastic evening full of music and song, as the BBC Proms in the Park returns to Singleton Park in Swansea for the seventh time.

Bring your flags and join presenters Gethin Jones and Josie D'Arby on this magical night of singing, patriotism and fireworks.

Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts 2009

For music and art lovers, tickets are now on sale for the Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts 2009.  Among this years highlights in the Brangwyn Hall are the Gabrieli Consort and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

There are also various events taking place at the Grand Theatre, Taliesin Arts Centre, Mission Gallery and Glynn Vivian Art Gallery.

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.

Escape into the Park has almost arrived

This saturday welcomes the return of Wales' biggest annual dance festival, Escape into the Park, to Swansea's Singleton Park.

Escape into the Park is part of the Swansea Bay Summer Festival. 

Admiral Mumbles Mostly Jazz and Blues Festival

The ever popular Admiral Mumbles Mostly Jazz & Blues Festival is back for it's fifth year.  The family friendly indoor festival is bigger than ever, with more bands and venues than ever before.

From 1-4 May, concerts will run from 12.15pm right through the day and evening, with tickets starting at just £4.

This event is part of the Swansea Bay Summer Festival programme.