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Swansea Science Festival
26 - 27 October

Where will it be?

The display will take place in St Helen’s Rugby and Cricket Ground, Bryn Road, Brynmill, Swansea SA2 0AR. Tickets are available from just £2 per person.

What time is it?

  • Car parks open 4pm
  • Gates open 5pm
  • Entertainment from 5:30pm
  • Display 7pm
  • Event closes 8pm

How do I get there?

Check out our Travel and Parking information

Is there any car parking?

Check out our Travel and Parking information

Are there any accessible viewing areas?

Yes, there will be a Disabled viewing area at this years’ display within St Helens.

Disabled Parking

A limited amount of disabled parking is available at Victoria Park via the entrance on Francis Street.

Will there be first aid facilities in place?

St John’s Ambulance crews will be onsite throughout the duration of the event, with a First Aid stations situated in the event arena itself.

Do I need a ticket?

Yes, tickets are available here

Tickets start from just £2:

Advance On Day
Adults £4 £5
Children / Concession* £3 £4
PTL** £2 £3
Family (2 full price and up to 3 concessions) £10 £15

*Concessions: Children under 16, Over 65’s and students with a valid student ID card

Children 3 and under – Free

**PTL cards will need to be shown on the night

Can I bring my own fireworks / sparklers?

NO – In the interest of public safety no fireworks will be allowed to be brought.

Are dogs allowed?

Dogs are not allowed in St Helen’s. Please be aware that this will be a very noisy event. We would suggest you leave your pets at home. Please do not leave pets in your car.

How can I protect my pets during the fireworks display?

Keep animals inside when the fireworks are taking place (from 7:00 – 7:30 for this event). Make sure you walk your dog earlier in the day before the fireworks start. Close windows and doors, and block cat flaps to stop pets escaping and to keep noise to a minimum.

Draw curtains, and if the animals are used to the sounds of TV or radio, switch them on (but not too loudly) in order to block out some of the noise of the fireworks. It may be worth giving your pet additional bedding to burrow into so it feels safe.

If you know your animals react badly to loud noises perhaps consider moving them for the night.

Will there be food and drink available?

Yes – there will be multiple catering units in St Helen’s Ground

Will there be toilet facilities?

Yes – there will be multiple portable toilets situated in St Helen’s Ground

How noisy will it be?

This is large outdoor event with a PA system and large fireworks. If you are concerned with noise, we suggest using ear defenders. Depending on wind direction & strength sound may travel further than planned.

Is there any accessible parking available?

There is accessible parking at Victoria park but numbers are limited & sold on a first come/first served basis. Parking and Travel information available here.

 

I’m onsite and I’ve witnessed a theft / assault / something suspicious, what do I do?

Security staff and South Wales Police will be visible and patrolling both at the event site and in the surrounding area. If you witness something suspicious, report it to security staff or a steward immediately.

What if it rains, will the event still go ahead?

Yes – the fireworks will go ahead in the rain but if the weather becomes too windy or visibility reduces due to low cloud cover or fog then the display may need to either wait till it clears or postpone. We’ll have a good idea of the likely weather on the night a few days in advance and will notify everyone via social media of any planned changes.

Will I still be able to access Singleton Hospital?

Singleton Hospital will not be affected, and access will be available as usual.

Will I still be able to access Swansea University?

Swansea University will not be affected, and access will be available as usual.

Will there be road closures?

Yes, to ensure the safety of spectators there will be a road closures around the site, as soon it is safe to do so the closures will be lifted. Diversion signage will be in place. Find full road closure information here.

How much traffic is expected?

As you would expect for an event this size, there will be a considerable amount of traffic in the area. We are working hard to ensure that any disruption is kept to a minimum, but please plan your travel accordingly.

Won’t there be traffic after the event as well?

As with other major events, such as festivals or sports events, a large amount of traffic can be expected at the end of the event as everyone tries to leave at the same time. We are working hard to ensure that any disruption is kept to a minimum, but please plan your travel accordingly.

Why isn’t the event taking place on the beach this year?

The annual fireworks display in St Helen’s has been running for over 35 years  and the only change to that was when the council laid on free events in 2019 and 2021 as a one-off celebration of the city’s 50th anniversary and then to encourage people to return to large scale events with more confidence, post-pandemic.

Why isn’t the event free this year?

The annual fireworks display in St Helen’s has been running for over 35 years and the only change to that was when the council laid on free events in 2019 and 2021 as a one-off celebration of the city’s 50th anniversary and then to encourage people to return to large scale events with more confidence, post-pandemic. However, despite soaring inflation and increased supplier costs, the event will be returning this year but, recognising that everyone is feeling the pinch, ticket prices are significantly cheaper than they were in 2018 when a family of five paid £21 and a single adult paid £6.

Can I buy tickets on the night?

Yes, as long as the event has not sold out in advance, tickets will be available on the gate at the following prices:

Tickets start from just £2:

Advance On Day
Adults £4 £5
Children / Concession* £3 £4
PTL** £2 £3
Family (2 full price and up to 3 concessions) £10 £15

*Concessions: Children under 16, Over 65’s and students with a valid student ID card

Children 3 and under – Free

**PTL cards will need to be shown on the night

What entertainment will be available?

TBC