SFF2026: The Glynn Vivian At Night Launch Party

The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is hosting the Swansea Fringe Festival launch party on Thursday 26 November, with the gallery open from 5:30pm. It's a free evening of live music, spoken word and guided tours through the exhibition, and the whole thing runs as part of the Fringe 2026, which is open to all ages. The night is set up as a chance to see the gallery after dark and meet the makers, designers and performers who are shaping the city's cultural life.

The music starts with James T. Morgan, a Swansea songwriter whose ethereal folk draws on local history and culture, with violin arrangements from fellow local musician Kate Ronconi. He takes the stage from 6:00 to 6:30pm. After that, the evening shifts to spoken word with Georgia Griffiths, who comes in as an England Slam Winner 2026 and Glastonbury Poetry Slam champion, having represented the UK at the Poetry World Cup. Her set runs from 6:45 to 7:15pm.

The night closes with Peiriant, a pairing of violinist Rose Linn-Pearl and sound artist Dan, whose music draws on the natural wonders of their Welsh home. They play from 7:30 to 8:00pm. Between the acts, there are two guided exhibition tours — one at 5:45pm and another at 7:15pm — so you can walk through the gallery as well as listen to the performances.

Entry is free and no ticket is required, though booking helps the organisers gauge attendance. Doors open at 5:30pm at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Alexandra Road, Swansea SA1 5DZ, and the whole evening runs until 8:00pm.