UPCOMING EVENTS
Future Blood Youth Music Programme
Future Blood is a Music Development Project for 14- 21 year olds held weekly on Wednesdays between 6-9pm.
The Down By Here Open Mic
The Down By Here Open Mic!
Full backline is available so whatever your setup we are confident we can cater for you - though if you are in a nine-piece funk band maybe just give us a heads up to let us know you are coming!
Free drink for every performer. 7.30pm start.
The Talisman Poetry & Spoken Word Open Mic
Swansea’s longest-running poetry night hosted by Rebecca Lowe.
Lemontronic: Swansea's Electronic Music Open Mic
Hosted by acclaimed electronic audiovisual pioneers Movement 81, join us for the latest instalment of Lemontronic!
This is a free entry event.
Yscolan: Ceri Rhys Matthews' Welsh Folk Tune School
Learn Swansea’s songs in a relaxed environment/Dysgwch ganeuon Abertawe mewn amgylchedd hamddenol.
Bring your own instrument – all abilities welcome. £15 for a two-hour session/Dewch â’ch offeryn eich hun – croeso i bob gallu. £1 am sesiwn dwy awr.
Fortnightly on Saturday at 12:00/Bob pythefnos ar ddydd Sadwrn am 12:00
Swansea Queer Book Club
Queer Book Club meets on the last Saturday of every month, late afternoon (times to be confirmed). in Down By Here, 210 High St, Swansea SA1 1PE.
Each month we read a book and then meet to discuss. Where there is a movie connected with the book, we'll organise a viewing. This is a great way to engage in the queer community and have fun. All welcome.
Rough As Writing
Ever wanted to write and perform comedy? Have bits and ideas but no idea how to start? Or already performing and want to run ideas past humans before trying it out on stage? Then come along to Rough As Writing group on the last Saturday of the month starting September 26th from 3 pm.
Orbit Street + Beluga + Josh Ace
𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙫𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙬𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙚
Fans of The Cinematic Orchestra, Bon Iver and Sufjan Stevens take note - Orbit Street are returning to SA1!
Queer Clown Bingo
Get your dabbers out for an evening of games, prizes and light entertainment!
Bingo cards provided - BYOD (Bring your own dabbers!)
Are you feeling lucky?
Creative Swansea and Down by Here – Music Industry Mixer
Creative Swansea and Down by Here invite you to an A&R style industry panel event with networking and a nighttime merch market!
Future Blood Youth Music Programme
Future Blood is a Music Development Project for 14- 21 year olds held weekly on Wednesdays between 6-9pm.
The Down By Here Open Mic
The Down By Here Open Mic!
Full backline is available so whatever your setup we are confident we can cater for you - though if you are in a nine-piece funk band maybe just give us a heads up to let us know you are coming!
Free drink for every performer. 7.30pm start.
Rogues' Gallery Comedy Club: Sooz Kempner + Paul Dennis
October's instalment of comedy is a real treat, with Sooz Kempner making her Rogues' debut!
White Leather + Waterpistol + Rainyday Rainbow + A-Topic
R*E*P*E*A*T presents A night of creativity and chaos with White Leather, WaterPistol, Rainyday Rainbow and A-Topic
The Foehn Effect
The Foehn Effects is as powerful and emotive as the natural phenomenon from which they take their name. Gentle and soothing but conversely turbulent & visceral
Cedar Roots + pAN aND tHE wILD
As a couple of hopeful romantics, Cedar Roots shares sound healing heart songs, electro folk originals and ecstatic dance journeys.
Future Blood Youth Music Programme
Future Blood is a Music Development Project for 14- 21 year olds held weekly on Wednesdays between 6-9pm.
The Down By Here Open Mic
The Down By Here Open Mic!
Full backline is available so whatever your setup we are confident we can cater for you - though if you are in a nine-piece funk band maybe just give us a heads up to let us know you are coming!
Free drink for every performer. 7.30pm start.
Ministry of Absurdism: Plants
Swansea's madcap absurdist, themed comedy night returns and the theme is plants!
An evening with Lyn Lawrence
Following the rip-roaring success of her summer show, join Lyn for an evening of stories of song
Yscolan: Ceri Rhys Matthews' Welsh Folk Tune School
Learn Swansea’s songs in a relaxed environment/Dysgwch ganeuon Abertawe mewn amgylchedd hamddenol.
Bring your own instrument – all abilities welcome. £15 for a two-hour session/Dewch â’ch offeryn eich hun – croeso i bob gallu. £1 am sesiwn dwy awr.
Fortnightly on Saturday at 12:00/Bob pythefnos ar ddydd Sadwrn am 12:00
Ceri James + Tich + Manon
A brilliant night of music from three talented singer-songwriters!
Video Game Music Night with The Iridium Collective
A special night of jazz where The Iridium Collective play a selection of their favourite music that originated in video games.
Future Blood Youth Music Programme
Future Blood is a Music Development Project for 14- 21 year olds held weekly on Wednesdays between 6-9pm.
Manu Morvan: 12v5 + DJ Nerf
12v5 is a recycled, experimental music & light show, using 12v motors, lightbulbs and synthesiser. All entirely home-made, the show plays with improvised sound, textures & shadows, dancing around unusual melodies and nervous rhythms.
Future Blood Youth Music Programme
Future Blood is a Music Development Project for 14- 21 year olds held weekly on Wednesdays between 6-9pm.
Kavus Torabi (Gong, The Utopia Strong) + Cicada
Known for his work with The Utopia Strong, Knifeworld and Gong, join us for an intimate night with the mercurial Kavus Torabi
Yscolan: Ceri Rhys Matthews' Welsh Folk Tune School
Learn Swansea’s songs in a relaxed environment/Dysgwch ganeuon Abertawe mewn amgylchedd hamddenol.
Bring your own instrument – all abilities welcome. £15 for a two-hour session/Dewch â’ch offeryn eich hun – croeso i bob gallu. £1 am sesiwn dwy awr.
Fortnightly on Saturday at 12:00/Bob pythefnos ar ddydd Sadwrn am 12:00
Steve Jinski
Steve Jinski is a songwriter, singer, performer, musician and music educator. His music is born of the singer songwriter tradition drawing on influences that include acoustic, folk, Americana, indie and blues but still he retains his own unique voice.
Playing ‘live’ Steve accompanies himself on acoustic guitar and piano. Added to the mix you’ll hear the occasional acapella tune, a wailing harmonica, a couple of interesting cover versions, some tall tales and a positive vibe. His narrative driven lyrics and expressive vocals make him one of the UK’s most engaging ‘live’ performers.
Future Blood Youth Music Programme
Future Blood is a Music Development Project for 14- 21 year olds held weekly on Wednesdays between 6-9pm.
MTMNAE Present: Amongst Liars + James Kennedy & The Underdogs + Decrepit Youths + Akimbo
Midnight Tornado - Music News & Events are proud to present Amongst Liars plus James Kennedy & The Underdogs, Decrepit Youths, Akimbo
ONLY 50 EARLYBIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE!!!
PYNK Burlesque Hallowe'en
PYNK are back to bring you a spooky night of burlesque, DJs and dancing. You are not going to want to miss this one!
Future Blood Youth Music Programme
Future Blood is a Music Development Project for 14- 21 year olds held weekly on Wednesdays between 6-9pm.
Rogues' Gallery Comedy Club: Sally-Anne Hayward + Joe Dehuai
November's comedy night features another first-time Rogue, with Sally-Anne Hayward making her High Street bow! Plus Joe Dehuai, MC Chris Barnes and more!
Yscolan: Ceri Rhys Matthews' Welsh Folk Tune School
Learn Swansea’s songs in a relaxed environment/Dysgwch ganeuon Abertawe mewn amgylchedd hamddenol.
Bring your own instrument – all abilities welcome. £15 for a two-hour session/Dewch â’ch offeryn eich hun – croeso i bob gallu. £1 am sesiwn dwy awr.
Fortnightly on Saturday at 12:00/Bob pythefnos ar ddydd Sadwrn am 12:00
Future Blood Youth Music Programme
Future Blood is a Music Development Project for 14- 21 year olds held weekly on Wednesdays between 6-9pm.
Indie Beer Fest Cymru
Big Flavours & Bold Brews. One Long Weekend. Join us November 12-15.
Raise a glass to Wales’s independent breweries, great live music, and a weekend made for beer lovers.
Around About Dusk
Following their triumphant debut performance, Around About Dusk return for a night of New Orleans-inspired folk, jazz & blues
Katey Brooks
“A once-a-generation talent” Henry Yates (NME, Guardian)
Growing up inside a cult, Katey Brooks found refuge in song. A rebellious artist that resists formula, the powerful (Evening Standard) award-winning singer, songwriter & producer brings a seamless blend of Americana, Folk and Pop to listeners’ ears, which has earned her radio play from BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, 6music, Canada’s CBC, Jazz FM, and Amazing Radio amongst many others.
Future Blood Youth Music Programme
Future Blood is a Music Development Project for 14- 21 year olds held weekly on Wednesdays between 6-9pm.
The Full English
Ever wondered where the word hoo-ha comes from? Why there ain’t no party like a double negative party? And why bead doesn’t rhyme with bread, machine doesn’t rhyme with nine, and don’t get me started on yearly and early? This is the event for you!
Yscolan: Ceri Rhys Matthews' Welsh Folk Tune School
Learn Swansea’s songs in a relaxed environment/Dysgwch ganeuon Abertawe mewn amgylchedd hamddenol.
Bring your own instrument – all abilities welcome. £15 for a two-hour session/Dewch â’ch offeryn eich hun – croeso i bob gallu. £1 am sesiwn dwy awr.
Fortnightly on Saturday at 12:00/Bob pythefnos ar ddydd Sadwrn am 12:00
Future Blood Youth Music Programme
Future Blood is a Music Development Project for 14- 21 year olds held weekly on Wednesdays between 6-9pm.
Old Spot
Old Spot push the boundaries of stringband tradition; digging deeper into the roots of old-time while crafting a live show that’s equal parts intimate & electrifying
Rogues' Gallery Comedy Club: Stuart Laws + Alex Perkes
Another barnstorming booking this month as Stuart Laws headlines our monthly comedy night! Plus Alex Perkes, MC Chris Barnes and more!
Yscolan: Ceri Rhys Matthews' Welsh Folk Tune School
Learn Swansea’s songs in a relaxed environment/Dysgwch ganeuon Abertawe mewn amgylchedd hamddenol.
Bring your own instrument – all abilities welcome. £15 for a two-hour session/Dewch â’ch offeryn eich hun – croeso i bob gallu. £1 am sesiwn dwy awr.
Fortnightly on Saturday at 12:00/Bob pythefnos ar ddydd Sadwrn am 12:00
Mountain Song + Melanie Swan
“High lonesome harmonies from the heart of the hills.”
Mountain Song is a hard-driving bluegrass duo bringing the sound of the genre’s golden era back to the stage.
Monet - A Funeral Party
R*E*P*E*A*T Tearfully Presents
MONET – The Funeral Party
One last chance to experience Monet, one of the most original, inventive and downright wonderful bands to emerge from South Wales.
Rogues' Gallery Comedy Club: Harriet Dyer + Mike Reed
The first Rogue of 2027 is Harriet Dyer, back for the first time since we moved into the new room! Support from Mike Reed, plus MC Chris Barnes & other acts tba
Bone Machine play the music of Tom Waits
Step into the gritty, smoky world of Tom Waits as Bone Machine delivers an unforgettable homage to the legendary singer-songwriter
World Peace Day & Peaceweavers Book Launch Celebration
Join us for a very special World Peace Day celebration, alongside the launch of Peaceweavers International Peace Anthology!
Cancer Research benefit feat. Shiloh7 + Made Of + Gutterchunk
A cancer research benefit featuring three of south Wales's hottest bands!
CD Fair Wales
Our next fair is on Saturday 19th September in Down By Here (formerly Elysium) on the High Street in Swansea.
Thousands of CDs across all genres from classical to metal.
Doors open 10am
Green Party Fundraiser
A night of original live psychedelic punk, alt. rock and eclectic mayhem supplied by Omnichron, the Green Menace and DJ Non-Stop Neil.
Music. Politics. Community.
All welcome. Bring your friends.
More details tbc.
Admission £10/£5 concession.
An Evening with Samatar Elmi: Agen Bien Fou and Reclamations
We’re thrilled to invite you to come and join the award-winning writer, musician and educator Samatar Elmi for his Swansea debut.
As part of a large national tour, he will be in Swansea 2026, reading from a pair of collections (Agen Bien Fou, Kulvert Books, 2026; Reclamations: Disregard Prior Prompt, Aout Fecit, 2026).
The Down By Here Open Mic
The Down By Here Open Mic!
Full backline is available so whatever your setup we are confident we can cater for you - though if you are in a nine-piece funk band maybe just give us a heads up to let us know you are coming!
Free drink for every performer. 7.30pm start.
Future Blood Youth Music Programme
Future Blood is a Music Development Project for 14- 21 year olds held weekly on Wednesdays between 6-9pm.
South Wales Singer Songwriters: Susanna Warren + Mai Rees + Carly Tucker
Three superb artists from the Swansea Area share a stage to share songs they have created.
R*E*P*E*A*T Presents On A Broken Edge, General Waste, Doll Face Stranger & The Walk Away Wendies
R*E*P*E*A*T Presents
On A Broken Edge, General Waste, Doll Face Stranger and The Walk Away Wendies
Proudly supporting Love Music Hate Racism
Yscolan: Ceri Rhys Matthews' Welsh Folk Tune School
Learn Swansea’s songs in a relaxed environment/Dysgwch ganeuon Abertawe mewn amgylchedd hamddenol.
Bring your own instrument – all abilities welcome. £15 for a two-hour session/Dewch â’ch offeryn eich hun – croeso i bob gallu. £1 am sesiwn dwy awr.
Fortnightly on Saturday at 12:00/Bob pythefnos ar ddydd Sadwrn am 12:00
Plant + Tourism
The exciting new project from prolific songwriter Spencer Segelov & producer/multi instrumentalist Daniel Tudor Edwards
The Down By Here Open Mic
The Down By Here Open Mic!
Full backline is available so whatever your setup we are confident we can cater for you - though if you are in a nine-piece funk band maybe just give us a heads up to let us know you are coming!
Free drink for every performer. 7.30pm start.
Future Blood Youth Music Programme
Future Blood is a Music Development Project for 14- 21 year olds held weekly on Wednesdays between 6-9pm.
The Alan Fletcher Band
Alan Fletcher and his five-piece band perform songs from his Americana/Country Music catalogue.
Earthball + Mook + Future Blood Free Movement
“The band sound as if they’re tunnelling against time, tearing through walls of ancient stone, chased by the fiery liquid of the planet’s collapsing core.” The Quietus
“The first EarthBall album I heard took me back in time, its fusion of free jazz sax & NY-style noise placing me nearly 30 years ago in a packed crowd at Camden’s Jazz Café” Stewart Lee
Plaid Cymru Fundraising Event
A fundraising evening of cabaret organised by, and in aid of Plaid Cymru Gwyr Abertawe.
Rogues' Gallery Comedy Club: Robin Morgan + Col Howarth
A real coup as September's Rogues' Gallery headliner is Robin Morgan! Plus support from Col Howarth, MC Chris Barnes and more!
The Down By Here Open Mic
The Down By Here Open Mic!
Full backline is available so whatever your setup we are confident we can cater for you - though if you are in a nine-piece funk band maybe just give us a heads up to let us know you are coming!
Free drink for every performer. 7.30pm start.
Future Blood Youth Music Programme
Future Blood is a Music Development Project for 14- 21 year olds held weekly on Wednesdays between 6-9pm.
The (More Than Just A) Record Fair! 10AM - 4PM DAILY
A huge sale of vinyl, CDs, tapes and more from a number of different sellers!
ANNWN FEST Swansea Heavy & Hardcore Fest w/ Atlas Theory + Cold Heart + Deep Strike + Excursia + Made Of + Maelstrom + Slighted Hand
Swansea Heavy & Hardcore Fest w/ Atlas Theory + Cold Heart + Deep Strike + Excursia + Made Of + Maelstrom + Slighted Hand
The Silly Cabaret: It's Giving Silly Summer Ball
The Silly Cabaret present…
The Silly Summer Ball!
We have a fantastically fabulous cabaret, and the line up is MAGICAL! To end the night with something different, as we have never had DJs before, we have a selection of the funkiest and most talented DJs South Wales has to offer!
Yscolan: Ceri Rhys Matthews' Welsh Folk Tune School
Learn Swansea’s songs in a relaxed environment/Dysgwch ganeuon Abertawe mewn amgylchedd hamddenol.
Bring your own instrument – all abilities welcome. £15 for a two-hour session/Dewch â’ch offeryn eich hun – croeso i bob gallu. £1 am sesiwn dwy awr.
Fortnightly on Saturday at 12:00/Bob pythefnos ar ddydd Sadwrn am 12:00
Talisman Poetry & Spoken Word Open Mic
Talisman is Swansea's longest-running poetry & spoken word open mic night, expertly curated by Rebecca Lowe.
Held on the last Thursday of the month anyone can sign up, and featured poets are a regular feature. Sign up from 7.30pm ahead of readings starting at 8pm.
The Down By Here Open Mic
The Down By Here Open Mic!
Full backline is available so whatever your setup we are confident we can cater for you - though if you are in a nine-piece funk band maybe just give us a heads up to let us know you are coming!
Free drink for every performer. 7.30pm start.
There’s A Summer Fun(draiser) Down By Here
Join Out Loud Arts Collective for an unforgettable evening of live music, entertainment, community, and summer vibes as we come together to support the future of local arts.
An afternoon of Welsh myths and old Gower fairytales with harp accompaniment
An afternoon of Welsh myths and Old Gower fairytales with harp accompaniment.
These tales of old are brought to life by local storyteller Siân Cornelius; author of the book ‘The Old Gower Fairytales’
Celtic Vagabond + Wild Eyed, Wicked & Oblivious
Retro-celtic non-traditional sci-fi psychedelic rock and roll bubblegum fusion. A mix of Irish, folk and rock’n’roll tradition, in a retro futurist cinemagraphic universe… A celtic, 50’s sci-fi, electric experience fuelled by hundreds of years of cultural heritage and half a century’s worth of genre inspiration, Celtic Vagabond are a dazzling display of pure unadulterated love for our collective musical roots and a deeply-rooted nostalgia for the bands of our childhood.
P@ddy “King of the Rocket Men” O’Turner brings his own very personal angle to traditional Irish music, Like no other. The seventh son of the seventh son of a guitar maker, dragged around folk festivals as a young boy and made to learn the violin. He was usually the bow going in the wrong direction in the orchestra so gave up violin forever (or so he thought at the time) in favour of a guitar. He learned to rock, he learned to roll, he learned to set houses on fire.
Amos “The Mad Scientist” Von Furon, a student of the musical arts brings to the table a timeless mix of both old and new instruments, paying homage to folk tradition while pulling us gently into the future with otherworldly sounds seemingly taken directly from space itself.
Nino “El Baterista” Del Garcia Del Gomez. He hits stuff. A very serious percussionist. Just out of prison. Don’t mess with him.
Support comes from Wild Eyed, Wicked & Oblivious
Wild Eyed, Wicked And Oblivious are a great band to see live. Original, quirky folk music with great harmonies, and a wonderful sense of fun. Toe tapping, sing along songs. Their music is refreshingly different.
Folk with a hint of 60's harmonies, African rhythums, ska, a tea chest bass, and electronic wind instrument, 12 and six sting acoustic guitars, mandolin and a great percussion.....Singing tales about nature, the past, peace, love, mysterious things and zulu dreams. They encourage singing along, dancing without light pollution , and a copper-waltz.
Wild Eyed, Wicked And Oblivious are a great band to see live. Original, quirky folk music with great harmonies, and a wonderful sense of fun. Toe tapping, sing along songs. Their music is refreshingly different.
Folk with a hint of 60's harmonies, African rhythums, ska, a tea chest bass, and electronic wind instrument, 12 and six sting acoustic guitars, mandolin and a great percussion.....Singing tales about nature, the past, peace, love, mysterious things and zulu dreams. We encourage singing along, dancing without light pollution , and a copper-waltz.
Wild Eyed, Wicked and Oblivious blend original lyrics, with tight harmonies and changing lead voices, that rise to simple repetitive choruses that can be quickly learnt, with great rhythms and strong percussion, making it impossible not to tap and dance along. The Ewi and it's the massive range of moods, combines with Islywn’s home made tea crate base... a single string held taught above a hefty rectangular sounding box, something so simple shouldn’t be so good but it is....
The Monocentropic Peepshow w/ incunabula Media
Incunabula Books exists to publish work that might otherwise remain unheard: literature, art and ideas that refuse to become mere products.
Join us for an evening of readings from the authors featured in this new release.
The Down By Here Open Mic
The Down By Here Open Mic!
Full backline is available so whatever your setup we are confident we can cater for you - though if you are in a nine-piece funk band maybe just give us a heads up to let us know you are coming!
Free drink for every performer. 7.30pm start.