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Good morning, Swansea! This is the Swansea Scoop, the local newsletter that keeps you in the loop on everything Swansea.
It’s been another scorcher in Swansea this week – the kind of weather where your car becomes a sauna, the beaches are packed, and finding a fan in the shops is a non-starter.
To top it off, IRONMAN’s on today and half the roads are closed, so probably best to take it easy. So grab a cuppa (or an ice-cold drink) and plan a fun week ahead – everything from the Mumbles Raft Race, to Tommy Cooper, and musicians from Welsh Patagonia.
Whatever you're up to, have a good one and I'll catch you on Wednesday!
Andrew.
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Sponsored by Gower Walking Festival
Boot up! Gower Walking Festival tickets are on sale
The Gower Walking Festival is back for its 22nd year, running from September 5th–13th with more than 30 guided walks across the peninsula.
There's everything from gentle seafront strolls to proper off-the-beaten-track hikes, taking in Gower's coastline, wildlife, industrial history – and the characters from the past who helped put Swansea on the map.
New for 2026! A singing walk through native woodland and a beach clean to close the festival.
And with routes for all abilities, there's a walk for seasoned walkers and first-timers alike.
WEDNESDAY'S SCOOP (ICYMI) 🦢
A few weeks ago, a Mumbles artist stood in the middle of Apple's headquarters in California. That artist is Tom Mead, the man behind Silt, the eerie black-and-white underwater game built from his hand-drawn artwork.
This week, Tom told us how a windowless cupboard in Bristol changed his life, why he's still scared of Beatrix Potter, and how he plans to turn Swansea into a "Welsh surrealist stronghold."
THE DIGEST 📰
💔 Bonnie Tyler, Swansea local and one of Wales's most celebrated voices – best known for Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero – died this week aged 75.
🚗 Swansea’s new Copr Bay North car park is opening on Monday at 6:30 AM.
✈️ Three historic aircraft are heading to Swansea Bay for this year's Wales Airshow - including a very rare Spitfire.
🦢 The first of five large-scale murals on Swansea’s new city centre trail has been completed.
🌊 New images of the proposed Swansea Civic Centre transformation have been released, showing a proposed aquarium, saltwater lido, and more.
🚡 Tree felling on Kilvey Hill is set to continue over the coming months as work on the Skyline Swansea gondola line moves forward.
🍀 A Swansea family syndicate thought they had won £1 on the lottery - then spotted a £1m bonus in their account.
⚽ Swansea Council is set to consider selling the Swansea.com Stadium to Swansea City FC.
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FOOD & DRINK 🫓
Fancy joining us for dinner? The next one is on Wednesday, July 23rd in Mumbles.
Here's how it works: Take a quick quiz about your personality, food preferences, and the people you'd like to meet and get matched with five like-minded locals for dinner at a restaurant revealed on the day. Then, all the tables come together for a surprise after-party at a nearby bar.
£9.95 secures your seat, and we handle everything else. Plus-ones welcome!
🍷 Spanish Tapas & Wine Tasting Evening: Enjoy an evening of Spanish tapas and fine wine at The Welcome Inn for £25 per person.
Sunday, July 19th | 5 PM
@SWANSEA.SCOOP 📱
Last week, we visited Scott, the owner of Down By Here on High Street to check out the refurbished space and all the great stuff he puts on - from live music, to stand-up comedy, and more.
SWANSEA PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT 🏡
This two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow in Clydach sits in a quiet cul-de-sac with driveway, enclosed rear garden, and has no chain. Offers over £160,000 via Peter Alan.
LOCAL BUSINESS 🏪
A Swansea woman has launched Quirkea, a business with the neurodivergent community in mind – including clothing, homeware, and stationery.
🏠 ModelProp, an AI-powered property tech firm, has made Swansea's Palace Theatre its permanent home.
SWANSEA SHOUTOUTS 🏪
Lovely Town and Mioe CIC are hosting a free music networking and information session for women, open to anyone interested in music or curious about roles and pathways at The Bunkhouse on Thursday, July 16th.
Sponsored by the National Waterfront Museum
Looking for something fun and creative to do this summer?
Head down to the National Waterfront Museum for the Cardboard Big Build sessions,
where you will turn ordinary cardboard boxes into cool creations!
The workshops will use Makedo – simple tools that facilitate the creation of
something new from up-cycled, low-tech cardboard, with endless possibilities! Age 7+
Each child will need to bring 3-4 boxes per session (from
cereal boxes to delivery boxes).
Sea Creatures (July 23rd) | Treasure Chest (July 30th) | Boat (August 6th)
Pay what you can (minimum of £1 per child)
WHAT’S ON 📅
Monday, July 13th
🏛️ Precious Things Exhibition at Mission Gallery: Launched yesterday, this exhibition marks the start of a two-year programme reimagining waste as treasure and inspiring circular material use.
2 PM | Free
👴 Ageing Well Activities for 50+: Enjoy activities across Swansea, including movie and soup specials, coffee mornings, bowling and social walks.
Various times | Free
🐸 Frogs In Bogs: Join superhero frog plumbers Turner and Constable on a hilarious mission to crack a contamination crime in a family comedy at Swansea Grand Theatre Arts Wing.
10 AM | £10
Tuesday, July 14th
🎻 An Evening with Hillary Klug: Hillary Klug from Tennessee combines fiddle playing and buck dancing in a joyous celebration of Appalachian music traditions.
7.30 PM | £17.60 - £19.80
🎹 Summer 2026 Organ Recitals: Weekly organ performances at Swansea Minster, with tea, coffee, cakes, and light lunches at the Café.
1.10 PM | Free
🎤 Stand-Up Comedy Night - The Open Mic!: New Act / New Material Night at Hippos on High Street.
8 PM | Free Entry
Wednesday, July 15th
🐻 Teddy Bear’s Picnic: Enjoy a day of family fun with activities, arts, crafts, and surprises at the National Waterfront Museum.
10 AM | Free
🐷 Peppa Pig's Big Family Show: Join Peppa and family live on stage preparing for baby Evie with music, adventure, and surprises in a 75-minute show. Also Thursday
10 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM | £14 - £20
🎻 TwmpDaith at Protomaps: Welsh ceilidh supergroup TwmpDaith combines young musicians and dancers from Wales and Patagonia at Ty Tawe.
7:30 PM | £8.43
🏖️ Reading Club - Beach Meet Up: Swansea Readers Club is hosting a free beach meet-up to read, chat, and meet new friends. Bring books, blankets, snacks, and drinks.
6 PM | Free (booking required)
Together with Welsh Coast Radio
📻 Listen live at welshcoastradio.com, on your smart speaker, on the app, or on 106.5 FM across North and East Swansea.
Thursday, July 16th
👻 The Addams Family Musical: Join the spooky Addams Family on a hilarious and heartwarming musical adventure at the Taliesin Arts Centre. Also Friday and Saturday.
7 PM | £18.50, Under 12s: £12.50
Friday, July 17th
🎤 Steffan Alun & Phil Cooper Double Bill: Comedy night in Swansea featuring Steffan Alun and Phil Cooper at Problematic Pub Comedy Club.
7.30 PM | £15.81 - £18.97
🥊 Heart Of The Dragon Box Cup: Wales' largest amateur boxing tournament at LC2 Leisure Centre, featuring elite matchups over three days.
July 17th–19th
Saturday, July 18th
🖼️ Swansea Open 2026: Exhibition opening at Glynn Vivian Art Gallery featuring works of local Swansea artists and makers.
July 18th – September 20th | Free
🎶 Summer Concert: Swansea Bay Ladies Choir's Summer Concert at St James’ Church with special guests baritone Lewys Smith and poet David Hughes.
7 PM | £12
🎼 Music from Stage & Screen: Enjoy a musical evening with themes from popular movies like Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, and The Phantom of the Opera.
7 PM | £10, Under 18s Free
📀 The Big CD Revival Fair: CD fair at Down By Here with sellers from South Wales offering a wide selection of CDs at bargain prices.
10 AM - 4 PM | Free entry
🎶 A Mozart Gala Concert: Celebrate Tabernacle Choir's 150th Anniversary and Mozart's 270th Anniversary in Morriston with Mozart choral and solo pieces, including the Requiem.
7 PM | £20
🍿 Grease VS Dirty Dancing Inspired Bottomless Brunch: Movie-themed brunch showdown featuring bottomless drinks, nostalgia, live tribute acts, delicious food, and iconic hits at Brangwyn Hall.
12 PM | £53.45
🎵 Dunvant Male Choir Annual Patrons Concert: Farewell event for Musical Director Jonathan Rogers, showcasing Dunvant Male Choir, Côr Meibion Pendyrus, and guest soloists at Swansea Minster.
7 PM | £20
🌼 Eco Market at Petallica Flower Farm: Join local businesses for delicious food, drinks, and nature at Petallica's farm.
10 AM - 2 PM
🛍️ Penllergaer Pop-Up Market: Indoor and outdoor food and crafts market at Llewelyn Hall featuring a variety of vendors.
11 AM - 3 PM
Family Fun
🐝 Meet the Bees: Explore the life of honeybees with a Museum Beekeeper at the National Waterfront Museum, including hive inspection, Queen Bee spotting, and candle making.
11 AM & 2 PM | Adult £5, Child £4.50
🧚♀️ Enchanted Fairy Trail: Dress as a fairy for a magical 30-minute adventure at Oystermouth Castle, searching for fairies, chatting with elves, and exploring an enchanted forest.
11 AM | Free
👸 Ice Princesses at Plantasia Tropical Zoo: Meet ice princess characters, enjoy live singing, themed competitions, face painting, and get full access to the zoo.
10 AM - 5 PM | Online tickets: Adults £9.95, Child £9.95
🎭 Flossy & Boo: Pâl: Travel with Pâl, the curious bird, on an adventure filled with music, puppetry, and sensory fun, blending Welsh and English theatre for children under 5, at Ty Tawe.
11.30 AM | £5.27 - £8.43
🌌 Goldilocks Zone Workshop: Uncover the science behind Earth's unique habitable conditions in this workshop session at Oriel Science.
Saturdays & Thursdays in July and August | 11 AM & 2 PM | Free
🎨 Magical Gower Landscapes Art Workshop: Children's art workshop at Gower Heritage Centre, featuring local-inspired art activities, storytelling, history exploration, and a duck race finale.
1 PM - 4 PM | £30
🎉 Family Fun Day at The Rake & Riddle: Bouncy castles, face painting, kids' pizza making, and live music.
1 PM - 7 PM
👨👩👧👦 Gorseinon Family Fun Day: Free dinosaur show, foam party, meet & greets, local performances, food vendors, and more at Parc Y Werin.
12 PM - 5 PM | Free
Sunday, July 19th
🚣♂️ Mumbles Raft Race: Back for its 40th year, homemade rafts race from Mumbles shoreline to Knab Rock, raising funds for the RNLI charity.
12 PM
🏃♂️ Run the Decks: Join a 5K run in Swansea, followed by beers, food, and a DJ set at Founders & Co. Free Tiny Rebel beer for every ticket holder.
11 AM | Free (booking required)
🎩 An Afternoon with Stefan Pejic & Cast - Cooper: The Musical: Behind-the-scenes insight into the upcoming Cooper: The Musical at Problematic Pub Comedy Club, featuring music, comedy, and magic.
1 PM | £15
🐕 Dog of the Year Show & Family Fun Day: Enjoy a family day with dog shows, kids' activities, craft stalls, food vendors, a police vehicle display, and more at RSPCA Llys Nini Animal Centre.
10 AM
🚁 Southend Social: Mumbles RNLI Raft Race : Street food, family fun, live music, and more at Southend Gardens to celebrate the Raft Race.
🍴 Marina Market - Swansea: Food, crafts, art, and more from local vendors at the Marina Market – moved this month to avoid IRONMAN weekend!
10 AM - 3 PM
Family Fun
🎉 Summer Party in the Park: Celebrate a new look for Dylan's Coffee Shop in Cwmdonkin Park with face painting, live music, magic shows, and more.
3 PM - 6 PM | Free
The Big Butterfly Count at Morriston Park: Join Butterfly Conservation's survey to help assess the environment's health by counting butterflies and moths at Morriston Park. Family-friendly, led by Nature on Your Doorstep.
10 AM | Free
🎨 Family Paint-Along Sausage Dog: Enjoy a fun family painting session at the National Waterfront Museum featuring a cute sausage dog design. Perfect for all ages and skill levels.
3 PM | £17 - £40
🎤 K-POP Brunch at Cattle & Co Swansea: K-POP experience with live performances, themed dessert table, and interactive entertainment.
11 AM - 1 PM | £35 per child, £15 per extra adult
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LIVE MUSIC 🎸
Monday July 13th
Uplands Tavern | Open Mic | 7.30 PM
Noah’s Yard | Groucho Club Jazz Night | 8.30 PM
Tuesday July 14th
Down By Here | Mayukh Gangopadhyay & Chiranjit Mukherjee | 7 PM
Wednesday July 15th
Down By Here | Open Mic | 7 PM
The Swigg | B.D. Lenz Trio at Swansea Jazz Club | 8 PM
Thursday July 16th
Down By Here | Gutterchunk + Manual Fail + Pub Culture | 7 PM
Friday July 17th
Sin City | Sugar Hill Gang | 7 PM
Down By Here | Lyn Lawrence Live In Concert | 7 PM
The Patti | Luke Combs UK | 7 PM
Saturday July 18th
Swansea Grand Theatre | ELO Again | 7 PM
Down By Here | Two Til Twelve + Crime Scene + The Lost Cause + Hudol | 7 PM
Sunday July 19th
Down By Here | Fler + Attari + Virology + Inscape + L.S.D | From 2 PM
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