The latest news from the city.
Indie Beer Fest Wales takes over Down By Here in Swansea from 12 to 15 November, with over 150 beers from 35+ independent Welsh breweries and live music every evening. Tickets include a branded glass and a beer token.
Simply Red headline the first Singleton Live show of 2027 at Singleton Park on Friday 20 August, from 5pm to 10.30pm, with Lisa Stansfield and Heather Small joining them. The gig opens the new season of live music in the council-managed park as part of the band's Summer Funk '27 tour.
The Collection is an eight-part post-war Parisian drama filmed partly at Bay Studios on Fabian Way, near Swansea. It follows the House of Sabine fashion house and the clashing brothers Paul and Claude, with a cast including Richard Coyle, Tom Riley and Sarah Parish.
Nonna's Plant Based Cafe is a small vegan coffee shop in Swansea market, known for its doughnuts, ciabattas and pasties. Reviewers praise the food, the coffee and the friendly staff, and note that the cafe is small and close to a fish stall.
The Grade II listed Patti Pavilion on Mumbles Road is now open seven days a week following its 2024 reopening, with a run of gigs through autumn and winter. At the same time, the Ospreys have returned to a rebuilt St Helen's, with the next home game against Cardiff on 31 October.
Squeeze bring their Tried, Tested and Trixies tour to Swansea Arena on 30 November 2026, with Billy Bragg as very special guest. The post covers the band's background, the new album Trixies, the venue and what to know before going.
