Mark Rees Journalist and Author

Ghosts of Wales Live: Paranormal Party at Swansea Grand Hotel

The Ghosts of Wales – Live! event at the Swansea Grand Hotel was a spine-chilling success, offering an evening filled with ghost stories, paranormal investigations, and even a touch of spooky belly dancing. Hosted as part of the Swansea Fringe Festival, the event—dubbed The Ghosts of the Grand—allowed attendees to experience a mix of supernatural thrills and unique performances.

A night of haunting tales and eerie entertainment

The Ghosts of Wales event was an exciting opportunity to engage with Wales’ rich folklore and paranormal history. The evening featured:

  • Ghoulish ghost stories shared by Owen Staton, one of Wales’ top storytellers
  • Paranormal investigations led by the expert team at Cymru Paranormal, who taught the audience how to investigate like professionals
  • A spooky belly dance performance by the Lotus Sisters, inspired by folklore and ghostly tales

Things took an even spookier turn when a ghostly presence made an unexpected appearance during the event. Photos from the night show something strange by the door—was it the ghost of the Grand Hotel? Attendees were left wondering after witnessing unexplained cold draughts and strange movements.

Meet the incredible team behind Ghosts of Wales – Live!

The Ghosts of Wales – Live! event was brought to life by an amazing group of performers and paranormal experts:

For more information or to connect with these talented individuals, visit their respective sites.

Spooky photos from the Ghosts of Wales party

Mark Rees with the Lotus Sisters folkloric belly dancers at the Ghosts of Wales preview at Swansea Grand Hotel. Photo by Gayle Marsh.
Mark Rees with the Lotus Sisters folkloric belly dancers at the Ghosts of Wales preview at Swansea Grand Hotel. Photo by Gayle Marsh.
Cymru Paranormal at the Ghosts of Wales preview party at Swansea Grand Hotel
Cymru Paranormal at the Ghosts of Wales preview party at Swansea Grand Hotel
Storyteller Owen Staton and friend at the Ghosts of Wales party at Swansea Grand Hotel.
Storyteller Owen Staton and friend at the Ghosts of Wales party at Swansea Grand Hotel.
The Lotus Sisters belly dancers during the Ghosts of Wales preview party at Swansea Grand Hotel
The Lotus Sisters belly dancers during the Ghosts of Wales preview party at Swansea Grand Hotel
Anyone see a ghost? At the Ghosts of Wales book preview, Swansea Grand Hotel

Ghosts of Wales – Live! Events: What’s Next?

The Ghosts of Wales – Live! series is just beginning. This inaugural event at the Swansea Grand Hotel is the first of many supernatural gatherings planned for the future. With the success of the paranormal party, it is hoped that the events will become an annual tradition, or perhaps even occur more frequently.

Stay tuned for updates and new Ghosts of Wales events by regularly checking the events page.