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Hangleton Youth Brass Band
Join us to welcome back the Hangleton Brass Band on tour from Brighton as they play an uplifting set sure to raise the roof.
National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Today
Curious About Swansea
Have fun discovering Swansea with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy in booklet or instant download format.
Are you curious about Swansea? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather?
Swansea City centre castle square swansea
Today to Thu 11 Apr
Andreas Rüthi: Paper Plates & Poisoned Porcelain
Glynn Vivian’s collection of Welsh porcelain has been the starting point of artist Andreas Rüthi’s paintings that celebrate and explore both the hallucinogenic power of colour, and new possibilities held within the tradition of painting, such as playing with the nature of reproduction, imitation,
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery Alexandra Road, Swansea, Swansea
Today to Sun 31 Mar
Explore Books
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 in January, February and March is books and novels featuring travel.
National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Tue 19 Feb, Tue 5 Mar, Tue 12 Mar, Tue 19 Mar, Tue 26 Mar
Museum Matinée: Brighton Rock (1947)
Museum Matinées explore classic films on the last Friday of each month and feature an introduction to the social and cultural context of each film. Pinkie Brown is a small-town hoodlum whose gang runs a protection racket based at Brighton race course.
National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Fri 22 Feb 19
Pirate Week!
Ahoy there me hearties! Take to the seas of your imagination with our interactive stories - Pirate adventures filled to the brim with Sea Monsters and death defying deeds. Train to be a pirate in pirate school where ye can fish for fish and dig for treasure! A pirate puppet show, pirate crafts and much more!
Gower Heritage Centre Parkmill, Gower
Sat 23 Feb 19 to Sun 3 Mar
The Dragon and the Castle Puppet Show
Join us on a hilarious journey back in time for some medieval mayhem. were you will meet a Princess, Dragon and Knight in this rip-roaring puppetry adventure.
National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Sun 24 Feb 19
Croeso Swansea
A two-day festival of music, food and entertainment is planned for Swansea City Centre on 1st and 2nd March from 11am – 4pm to celebrate St. David’s Day.
Swansea South Wales
Fri 1 Mar 19 and Sat 2 Mar
St Davids Day ConcertSA3 4SB
The only place in Swansea to celebrate our Patrons Saints Day (Dydd Gwyl Dewi Sant) with this fine charity concert in the cherished acoustics of St Peters Church, Newton, Swansea.
St. Peter’s Church, Newton
Sat 2 Mar 19
Craft Fair
Come along to our craft fair to browse and buy handmade items by local craft producers. Entry is free and a raffle will be available. Refreshments available to buy on the day.
Canolfan y Bont
28 Dulais Road
Pontarddulais
Sat 2 Mar 19
St David’d Day Twmpath
Celebrate St David’s day with some toe tapping live music and traditional Welsh dancing with Tawerin, who will bring an upbeat set of Clogging, Twmpath and Folk Jam!.
National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Sat 2 Mar 19
St David’s’ Special: Eleri Angharad
Swansea International Festival – Celebrate a century of universal suffrage and great Welsh female composers in words and music. Elin’s career goes from strength to strength, with the Swansea-born soprano having recently performed Handel for an audience of millions at the royal wedding in Windsor in May.
National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Sun 3 Mar 19
Laura Bates - The Burning
A World Book Day Event. The hotly anticipated YA fiction debut from equality and diversity campaigner Laura Bates, founder of the Everyday Sexism Project and best-selling author, is inspired by testimonies of teenage girls across the UK.
The Great Hall Swansea University, Fabian Way , Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea
Thu 7 Mar 19
Swansea University Orchestra & The Welsh Sinfonia
The Swansea University Orchestra has a long-term collaboration with the acclaimed Welsh Sinfonia as part of their Crescendo project. This has brought in professional expertise to support the development of the student orchestra, with the result that the orchestra is bigger and better than ever.
The Great Hall Swansea University, Fabian Way , Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea
Sat 9 Mar 19
The XX Factor
Featuring live science experiments and plenty of audience interaction suitable for all the family, learn about some of the awe-inspiring discoveries and breakthroughs made by women scientists. Celebrating International Women’s Day. In partnership with Women’s Equality Network, Wales.
National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Sun 10 Mar 19
BBC NOW: Elgar Enigma Variations
Taking her lead from sensual French poetry, Clyne depicts a woman travelling in the dead of night with music that is both sinister and joyous. Gershwin’s concerto elegantly brings jazz into the concert hall, tempering Broadway sassiness with classical restraint.
Brangwyn Hall The Guildhall, Swansea
Fri 15 Mar 19
Viva Vegan Festival
70 amazing vegan stalls serving a great selection of hot and cold food. Ethical gifts, clothing and cosmetics. Free nutritional advice and fact sheets. Inspirational talks and live cookery demonstrations happening all day. Everything you need to know about going or staying vegan in one place.
Brangwyn Hall The Guildhall, Swansea
Sat 16 Mar 19
A story of Swansea Sea Pilots
Join Simon Forster as he tells the fascinating story of Swansea Sea Pilots. In association with the Historical Association, Swansea Branch.
National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Sat 16 Mar 19
British Science Week Movie: First Man (2018)
A look into the life of the astronaut Neil Armstrong and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20th, 1969.
National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Sun 17 Mar 19
The Chancellor’s Concert
The University’s music scholars and friends present an eclectic programme of classical solos, chamber music and jazz. Our scholarship programme aims to encourage and nurture musical talent among our students, and our annual Chancellor’s Concert showcases their skills as singers and instrumentalists.
The Great Hall Swansea University, Fabian Way , Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea
Wed 20 Mar 19
Kamus Quartet
Finland’s Kamus Quartet is one of the most prominent Nordic ensembles and continues to delight audiences with a strong and distinctive voice. They present a programme of pieces that showcases the diverse and unique languages of three composers.
The Great Hall Swansea University, Fabian Way , Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea
Sun 24 Mar 19
Museum Matinée: The Odd Couple (1968)
Museum Matinées explore classic films on the last Friday of each month and feature an introduction to the social and cultural context of each film. Two friends try sharing an apartment, but their ideas of housekeeping and lifestyles are as different as night and day.
National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Fri 29 Mar 19
Here Come The Girls
An all new show, ’Here Come The Girls’ brings an exciting mix of individual performances and group numbers with their supporting dance partners.
Brangwyn Hall The Guildhall, Swansea
Fri 29 Mar 19
Rod Woodward - I’m not being funny but...
Rod Woodward - I’m not being funny but...
Award-winning Welsh comedian Rod Woodward takes to the road again in Spring following his invitation to repeat his barnstorming performance at the Royal Variety Performance 2018.
Gwyn Hall, Neath
Sat 30 Mar 19
Making soap with Mum Mother’s Day special
Find out about the history and process of making soap, then try your hand at producing your own luxury bar including scented herbs to give mum a treat. Book your place via Eventbrite
National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Sat 30 Mar 19