Swansea’s first-ever Arts Weekend is set to make a cultural splash early next month in a combination of live music, comedy, dance, immersive exhibitions and performances and interactive art workshops.
Swansea Arts Weekend will offer lots of free arts workshops, performances and exhibitions alongside ticketed live music events for visitors to enjoy.
Two new, free events have been curated for the festival: We Are All Artists, taking place across five galleries in Swansea, and Olympic Fusion, an immersive dance performance at Swansea’s Museum Park.
The third headline event is the ever-popular Swansea Fringe festival of music, comedy, and theatre also joins the Arts Weekend, creating an exciting platform where emerging and grassroots talent can perform alongside established artists at Swansea’s entertainment spaces and music venues. Swansea Fringe will be ticketed, with all-access wristbands available for £20.00.
The three events will run from October 4 to October 6 across Swansea’s city centre, with the full programme of events available here.
Councillor Elliott King, Cabinet Member – Culture, Human Rights & Equalities – at Swansea Council, said: “We are delighted to welcome local and international artists to Swansea for the three-day event, which we hope will encourage more people to discover our incredible arts and culture scene in the city.
“Whether trying out an art workshop for the first time or visiting a long-time favourite art gallery, watching a new band or enjoying an immersive performance, the Arts Weekend offers new opportunities for cultural engagement and enjoyment.
“We look forward to welcoming artists, performers, visitors, and Swansea residents to this inaugural event. Having seen the success of Swansea Fringe over the past years, we know the appetite is strong for arts activities and cultural events in Swansea. The Arts Weekend will offer more opportunities for meaningful, exciting artist engagement, while celebrating Swansea’s thriving cultural and artistic scene.”
