Enjoy Swansea Bay this October

Swansea Arts Weekend – the city’s celebration of creativity is back!

Join us in Swansea City Centre on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October 2025 for a vibrant weekend of art, music, and performance – all for FREE! 

Come and enjoy: 

• Live music and street performances 
• Interactive workshops for all ages 
• Inspiring exhibitions and installations 
• Pop-up events and spontaneous entertainment 
• Talks from leading Welsh creatives 

Featured events include:  

• When Pele Broke Our Hearts – a moving theatre piece (both performances will have assisted listening)
• Queertawe Cabaret – joyful, inclusive performances (performance will have assisted listening)
• Melomania Dance: Money Game – Swansea-based dance company blending contemporary hip-hop and physical theatre to tell impactful stories 
• Family-friendly art workshops and puppet-making 

Where: Across Swansea’s galleries, theatres, and outdoor spaces 
When: Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 October, 10am–11pm  
Admission: FREE 

Come and be inspired. Come and be entertained. Come and be part of it. Details being added daily, with full programme available next week. 

Find out more or book a workshop today

Spooks in the City: Monster Mashup 

This October half-term, cast your eyes to the skies and prepare for a monstrous spectacle as gigantic inflatable creatures take over Swansea city centre! 

Our annual event Spooks in the City, supported by the Childcare Offer for Wales, is getting a spine-chilling update. In addition to family friendly fun in St David’s ‘Peculiar’ Place, a brand-new zone hosted in Amy Dilwyn ‘Dark’ Park is set to delight braver children. With eight towering monsters looming large over the city this year's event is set to transform Swansea into a playground of Halloween fun. As night falls, the monsters will glow eerily, guiding you on a spooky, glow-in-the-dark trail through the city centre. 

Plus, there’s more ghoulish entertainment, including: 

• Face painting 
• Street performances  
• Live dance shows 
• Costumes galore! 

Wear your best spine-chilling look and join the fun – Monster Mashup is going to be spooktacular! 

Where: Swansea City Centre – St David’s Place & Amy Dillwyn Park 
When: Saturday 25 October, 3pm – 8pm Admission: FREE 

Whether you're a thrill-seeker, a Halloween enthusiast, or just looking for a unique way to explore Swansea, Spooks in the City: Monster Mashup promises a hauntingly good time for all ages. 

Supported by Childcare Offer for Wales

Find out more!

The Spooky Castle 

Pop along to Oystermouth Castle for a Halloween-themed event taking a fun and light-hearted approach specifically suited for children. 

Expect no scares, just giggles with plenty of interactive entertainment and storytelling. 

• Where: Oystermouth Castle 
• When: Saturday 25 October, 11am – 5pm 
• Admission: Normal admission charges apply 

Find out more!

Halloween Ghost Train 

Hop aboard the Swansea Bay Rider for a spine-chilling journey along the scenic promenade this Halloween. 

The popular land train gets a spooky makeover for its special ghostly rides during the October half-term. Why not dress up in your best Halloween costumes to add to the eerie atmosphere? 

Where: the Halloween departs and returns to Blackpill Lido 

When: Monday 27th – Friday 31st October. Departing: 3.30pm, 4.30pm, 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Each journey lasts approximately 45 minutes. 

Tickets: £7.50, advance booking required. 

Find out more and buy tickets now!

Unmissable Half-Term Fun at Swansea Science Festival

Looking for fun this October half-term? Wales’ biggest Science Festival returns to Swansea Waterfront Museum with two days packed full of discovery, entertainment and hands-on science for all ages.
 
See the Royal Institution’s explosive live shows FIRED UP and Explosive Food, meet wildlife filmmakers Lizzie Daly and Hamza Yassin, and enjoy family favourites like Bubbles and Balloons and the Superhero Scientists.
 
Beyond the headline shows, explore free drop-in activities, interactive exhibits, and fascinating demonstrations - from the science of sweets to the wonders of engineering.
 
Mark your calendars for 25–26 October and join us for an unforgettable celebration of science in Swansea.

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