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Swansea is celebrating 50 years as a city in 2019 and we want you to be part of it.

We want to celebrate the people, places, events and businesses that have contributed to Swansea’s history, particularly during the past 50 years.

And we want to look forward to the many exciting developments planned for the city’s future.

Golden Tickets

To celebrate Swansea’s 50 years as a city, we’re giving away 50 pairs of golden tickets to events taking place between June and December.

Enter to win Golden Tickets

Latest news

Historian to celebrate Swansea’s lengthy city status campaign

Historian to celebrate Swansea’s lengthy city status campaignRead More

Thousands watch city centre Christmas parade

Thousands watch city centre Christmas paradeRead More

Record entries for Wales’ biggest tourism awards ceremony

Record entries for Wales’ biggest tourism awards ceremonyRead More

Bonfire Night fireworks spectacular will be free to all

Bonfire Night fireworks spectacular will be free to allRead More

Diego – meet Darren: He made you what you are!

Diego – meet Darren: He made you what you are!Read More

Swansea music celebration marks 50 years of city status

Swansea music celebration marks 50 years of city statusRead More

Going for gold at Swansea’s iconic 10k

Going for gold at Swansea’s iconic 10kRead More

Swansea College of Art Exhibition celebrates city anniversary

Swansea College of Art Exhibition celebrates city anniversaryRead More

Young performers invited to add light and colour to Christmas parade

Young performers invited to add light and colour to Christmas paradeRead More

Garden party celebrations mark city anniversary

Garden party celebrations mark city anniversaryRead More

Just champion! City’s paper and paste Maradona back on show

Just champion! City’s paper and paste Maradona back on showRead More

Special Swansea 50 coin for July 3 babies

Special Swansea 50 coin for July 3 babiesRead More

Dylan Thomas Centre Young Writers Squad

Dylan Thomas Centre Young Writers SquadRead More

Libraries set to join Swansea 50th celebrations this month

Libraries set to join Swansea 50th celebrations this monthRead More

Army Reserve Regiment Awarded Freedom of City

Army Reserve Regiment Awarded Freedom of CityRead More

A major programme of events and activities has been taking place to celebrate Swansea’s 50th birthday, and you can plan and hold your own celebrations too.

Hold a street party.  Organise a concert.  Get creative. Tell us what you’re doing and we’ll promote it on our website and on social media.

Upcoming events

50 years of Music Date: 21/09/2019 - 05/01/2020 Time: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Swansea Museum


Exhibition Swansea Stories Date: 27/09/2019 - 15/03/2020 Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Glynn Vivian Art Gallery


Swansea 50 Art Exhibition Date: 09/12/2019 - 13/12/2019 Time: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Gower College Swanse, Tycoch Campus


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Our special 50 logo is there for you to use.  If you’re organising an event or running a business you can add the logo to your website, emails, social media, posters, leaflets and banners.

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