Things to do in Swansea this Christmas
From twinkling lights and bustling markets to charming events and cosy retreats, we've gathered the must-do Christmas experiences that will make Swansea sparkle this season.
Until 4 Jan
Swansea Waterfront Winterland
MUSEUM PARK
Museum Park will be transformed into Waterfront Winterland for the 2024 festive period with everyone’s favourite attractions - undercover ice rink, Alpine Bar, funfair and Giant Wheel! The ice rink at Swansea Waterfront Winterland offers a magical skating experience, set in a festive undercover setting to ensure fun regardless of the weather, just be sure to book them tickets early to avoid disappointment.
23 Nov - 24 Dec
Gower Winter Wonderland
GOWER FRESH CHRISTMAS TREES
Discover a winter wonderland at Gower Fresh Christmas Trees! Choose your own tree, visit Santa’s Grotto and explore a dazzling Lights Trail. Elves are jingling with excitement, ready to welcome wide-eyed kids into Santa’s wintery domain. Begin your frosty journey where polar bears chill in the snow, chatty trees tell tales, and elves are toiling away in Santa’s workshop. Deck the halls with cheer as you hop into Santa’s sleigh for a dose of Christmas magic. Snow showers may sprinkle sweet sparkles as you make your way to meet the jolly old fellow himself, Father Christmas, and his loyal reindeer. New for 2024! Venture into a dazzling illuminated trail that enchants with every step! As night falls, get lost in the wonder of a kilometer-long light spectacle, where stunning displays twinkle the night away, and an enchanted forest bursts with giant wildlife sculptures that will leave you starry-eyed and spellbound!
30 Nov - 22 Dec
Meet Santa
LLANELLI WETLANDS CENTRE
This festive season, let’s quack open the holiday cheer with a splash at Llanelli Wetland Centre! Father Christmas himself is stepping out of his workshop for some feathered fun in the Heron’s Wing Hide. Beginning Saturday, 30 November, every weekend, Father Christmas will spread joy and maybe some birdseed as he greets families with a ho-ho-ho and a special gift for every child. But wait, there’s myrrh! Besides meeting the big fella in red, families can flock together for fantastic wildlife activities and bird-tastic talks. Winter at the wetlands? It’s pure magic!
1 Dec
Big Waterfront Christmas
NATIONAL WATERFRONT MUSEUM
Enjoy the perfect feel-good festive afternoon, with an extra flurry of seasonal sparkle. Featuring, Mischievous elves in the Elf Show, Real little donkeys and a beautiful, life sized polar bear lantern, sure to warm our festive spirits. There's festive kids crafts and music to bring good cheer with a Youth Dance performance (CYDC) and not to forget there's a special storytime with Santa himself.
5 Dec
Welsh of the West End
BRANGWYN HALL
With over 20 million views, Welsh of the West End have become an online viral sensation. They also wowed audiences by reaching the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent. With Christmas classics and musical theatre favourites, prepare to be dazzled by performers from shows such as Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera and Wicked.
7 Dec - 5 Jan
Jack and the Beanstalk
SWANSEA GRAND THEATRE
One of the UK’s favourite broadcasters Scott Mills will join panto favourites Kev Johns and Matt Edwards, A1’s Mark Read, Welsh actress, TikTok and YouTube star, Jo Osmond, and musical theatre performers, Celyn Cartwright and Christina Harris, in Swansea Grand’s giant family pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk. See if Jack can defeat the giant, win the heart of the girl he loves and turn the Trotts’ fortunes around. Once again, Swansea Grand will have all the ingredients for a perfect family panto; with a dastardly villain, a hapless comic and a hilarious panto dame, as well as fabulous musical numbers and bags of slapstick fun!
9 - 16 Dec
A Child’s Christmas In Wales
SWANSEA GRAND THEATRE
The unmistakable Dylan Thomas’ classic, A Child’s Christmas in Wales. ‘One Christmas was so much like another...’ The perfect start to Christmas, Lighthouse Theatre’s Adrian Metcalfe brings the words to life in this solo performance.
10 Dec
Bublé Christmas by Candlelight
BRANGWYN HALL
The ultimate feel good, sing along concert, guaranteed to bring you lots of Christmas cheer and have you dancing in the aisles. Featuring a live big band and the UK’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act, enjoy an unforgettable evening of Christmas hits such as White Christmas, Santa Baby, Holly Jolly Christmas, All I Want For Christmas Is You and many more.
11 Dec
Christmas Hits by Candlelight
BRANGWYN HALL
An incredible cast of West End singers and stunning live band perform classic Christmas Hits, as you have never heard them before! ‘It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’, so join us for this magical evening of best loved festive hits, performed live by candlelight.
15 Dec
BBC NOW - Carols for Christmas
BRANGWYN HALL
Join BBC National Chorus of Wales alongside a massed Children’s Choir from schools across South Wales for this glittering, annual Christmas festivity; the perfect Sunday afternoon treat for all the family.
22 Dec
G4 Christmas
BRANGWYN HALL
Step into G4’s world of vocal enchantment as they take you on an awe-inspiring musical journey. From traditional carols to sacred contemplations, classical classics to popular favourites; all the way to modern festive hits. G4’s extraordinary and unique vocal renditions will leave you with chills of delight and a heart full of Christmas spirit.
