Events Around Swansea

Royal Opera House Mayerling Ballet in three acts Choreography Kenneth Macmillan Music Franz Liszt Arranged and orchestrated by John Lanchbery Dangerous desires, family secrets and political intrigues twist through every moment of daring choreography in Kenneth Macmillan’s ballet inspired by true

The Wakelin Award is given annually to a Welsh artist whose work is purchased for our permanent collection. This year’s selector is sculptor Laura Ford, who has chosen the work of Richard Billingham. Richard Billingham lives in Swansea.

Join us for a free film screening. A beautiful biographical film that gives a rare glimpse into the relationship between beloved children’s author A. A. Milne and his son Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the magical world of Winnie the Pooh.

We tribute those local heroes that pushed for equality by inviting you to hear their stories in our suffragette exhibition. Join their cause, and wear the badge with thanks and awe of their strength. With tours, workshops and activities for children, celebrate together this momentous achievement.

A book club with a difference! No need to read the books in advance just come along for a discussion. With set themes and authors this is a chance to discover different books that you might be inspired to go on and read. The theme for September - November will be books with a food related theme.

Macbeth - Director’s Cut A Radical Classic™ from Volcano Directed by PAUL DAVIES | Choreographed by CATHERINE BENNETT "Volcano by name, volcanic by nature, the Swansea company’s psycho serial-killer drama smashes down theatre’s fourth wall, [...

A fun evening with Classic Hits from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and Rock’n’Roll years and free to enter Music Quiz around 8.30pm. All your favourite songs and some great prizes, including £10 & £5 cash prizes, CD’s, ’chocs’ and booby prize! From 7.30pm until late.

A fun evening with Classic Hits from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and Rock’n’Roll years and Music Quiz (£1 to enter) around 8.30pm. All your favourite songs and some great prizes, including carvery meal for 2, wine, CD’s and booby prize! From 7.30pm until late.

A street food event dedicated to cheese is about to touch down in Swansea! This October, the team renowned for hosting the annual Swansea Street Food Festival, Street Food Warehouse, present the ultimate homage to fromage with two days celebration of all things cheese.

Explore Classic Film screenings are held on the last Friday of the month and feature an introduction to the social and cultural context of each film. It Always Rains on Sunday (1949) - The events of a wet Sabbath unfold in the pubs, homes, and markets of the East End.

Meet at Uplands Tavern (SA2 0PG) for this special literary tour led by Swansea poet and Dylan-scholar Peter Thabit Jones. Join us for this walk, which will take you around Dylan’s birthplace in the Uplands, providing a fascinating insight into his early life, in the area he spent his formative years.

We at the Gower Heritage Centre love Halloween so much that we have decided to dedicate the whole Half Term week to it! Join us from 10am - 5:30pm daily where you can enjoy a fun filled day of spooky activities! Join Magenta the witch at school for spooks for all things that go bump in the night!

A stellar evening for all beginners and enthusiasts, including telescope tips and 3D film presentations. Meet the teams from the South Wales Astronomical Societies who will provide telescope tips and knowledge and enjoy 3D film presentations with Astrocymru. Booking required - Call 02920 573600.

Join Swansea poet and Dylan-expert Peter Thabit Jones for a look at some historic and contemporary sites associated with Dylan Thomas. The walk will also include readings from The Seventh Quarry Drama Group, with some short extracts from Dylan’s works at various locations along the way.

Why not spend Halloween in one of the most haunted spots in Gower. The two nights are host to a spooky disco, dancing competitions, fancy dress competitions, scary story telling in our haunted mill cottage,spook school, swamp dip, halloween crafts and pumpkin carving (additional charge applies), bat hunts, ghost hunts...

An unmissable day of spooky fun, in our mysterious Museum setting! Meet some unusual characters, listen to ghostly tales and create some creepy crafts. Tackle the Time Warp Discover what makes a Gherkin glow Mwhahahaha!!!!

Join us this Hallowe’en for the first of our after dark experiences, and discover Aberdulais like you’ve never seen before.

Create a cool craft that makes a tiny boat bob up and down on the sea, and learn sea safety as part of our Coastguards exhibition.

Join us for a Viking battle and lots more ...

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A fun evening with Classic Hits from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and Rock’n’Roll years and Music Quiz around 9.00pm. All your favourite songs and some great prizes, including meal voucher, drinks, CD’s and booby prize! From 7.30pm until late.

Swansea University is a world-class, research led institution situated in two stunning campuses, each overlooking the picturesque Swansea Bay. Swansea University is a popular destination for postgraduate study and has a thriving postgraduate community.

For his 10th Anniversary tour, Brendan is joined by his sensational cast of guest dancers, captivating leading lady and superbly talented 12-piece band and singers, to whip up an extravagant mix of Latin fever and ballroom magic.

Join Sarita to make beautiful Rangoli patterns using colourful powders and learn about the meaning of the different symbols she creates.

Meet our time travelling soldier to hear tales from the terrible trenches. Then get hands on with some wartime artefacts. Sessions at 12:30, 13:30 & 14:30. Booking required: Call 02920 573600.