Swansea Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Swansea and surrounding areas
Swansea welcomes the Christmas season with Christmas markets and things to do along the waterfront and around the city center. Attend the Swansea Christmas Market, watch the Swansea Christmas Parade, or join a festive wreath workshop for hands-on holiday activities. The city blends light displays, seasonal performances, and family-friendly attractions that make for lively evenings of shopping and dining, with market stalls and illuminated streets creating a warm, seaside festive atmosphere.
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Christmas Markets
19 eventsHistoric castle setting with over 70 local craft and food traders.
Christmas Parties
15 eventsNew Year's Eve celebration at a modern event venue.
Christmas Lights
13 eventsWinter wonderland beside Caerphilly Castle
Other Christmas Activities
28 eventsMeet Santa in the historic Cardiff Castle Nursery
Editor's Picks (6)
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New Year's Eve Extravaganza
(Newport)
New Year's Eve celebration at a modern event venue.
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Christmas Fayre at St Donat's Castle 2025
(Vale of Glamorgan)
Historic castle setting with over 70 local craft and food traders.
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Caerphilly on Ice
(Caerphilly)
Winter wonderland beside Caerphilly Castle
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Cardiff Christmas Festival
(Cardiff)
Diverse live entertainment in the Spiegel Theatre
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Visit Santa at the Castle
(Cardiff)
Meet Santa in the historic Cardiff Castle Nursery
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Christmas at Bute Park
(Cardiff)
Enchanted mile-long light trail with 15 unique light zones.
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Christmas Shows Near Swansea
Christmas shows, theater performances, and holiday entertainment in Swansea.
Cardiff Christmas Festival
Diverse live entertainment in the Spiegel Theatre
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Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded. Peak times are weekends in December, especially closer to Christmas.
Most events offer on-site parking. Check individual event pages for specific parking information and fees.
Most venues are accessible. Contact individual events for specific accessibility accommodations.