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Big Food Fest, Swansea Jazz Fest, Gower Food & Walking Fests, Heart of the Valley Fest, Americana Fest

Plus: Truck Pulling, JAWS, Classic Car Show, Cheese x Beer Tasting, and more!

Andrew M
August 31, 2025

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Swansea! This is the Swansea Scoop - the local newsletter that’s like autocorrect actually helping instead of nearly ruining your life 😄

The school holidays are nearly over and the sun’s started to ghost us, but there are still loads of end-of-summer events packed into the next week across Swansea - from food and walking festivals to truck pulling and a retro movie screening where tickets cost just 61p.

Whatever you’re up to, have a good one and I’ll catch you on Wednesday!

Andrew.

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WEDNESDAY'S SCOOP (ICYMI) 🦢

If you were in town back in 2009, you might still remember it - the day Swansea went blue. Literally.

This week, we looked back at the great Smurf invasion of Swansea - the costumes, the chaos, and the Guinness World Record attempt that turned a long lost nightclub into one, big, sweaty, blue mess.

Read The Swansea Smurf Takeover

THE DIGEST 📰

🌊 Plans for 50 affordable homes near the Loughor Estuary have been paused after concerns that nutrient pollution is damaging protected habitats and water quality.

🌱 Swansea Council has installed new rain gardens in Sandfields to reduce flooding, improve walking and cycling links, and boost urban biodiversity.

🏬 Strip-out work has begun at Swansea’s former Debenhams store as the council prepares the building for two major retailers and a leisure operator set to open in 2026.

🏉 After closing in July due to financial troubles, Mumbles’ Underhill Hub - including its café and sports facilities - will reopen on September 1st.

SWANSEA FOOD & DRINK 🙋

🍝 The Italian Job is hosting a kids’ pasta-making session at Albert Hall on Sep 6, 10 AM–11:30 AM, with free entry to Jungle Play included.

☕ Saint Hugo Bakery is rolling out its autumn drinks menu from Monday, featuring a Chocolate Orange Hot Chocolate made with 70% chocolate and a scratch-made Pumpkin Spice Latte.

🧀 Flynn’s Deli is hosting a cheese and beer tasting on Friday, September 5th, pairing five artisan cheeses with five craft beers, guided by their experts.

🍕 Papi’s Pizzeria has launched its new menu in Mumbles and Uplands, featuring fan favourites like the Lasagna Pizza.

🍗 Popeyes is opening in Swansea later next month, bringing its New Orleans-style chicken and breakfast menu to Oxford Street.

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This week on Instagram, we’ve teamed up with The Big Food Festival for your chance to win free food and drink vouchers for their first Swansea event being held this weekend.

Check out the post below for all the details - good luck!

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WHAT’S ON

Here comes a big round-up of everything else cool happening in Swansea this week. Ready? Let’s go!

Monday September 1st

🎤 Sing-Along Screenings: Join in the sing-along fun at Swansea Albert Hall with weekly concerts on the big screen..
6 PM – 9 PM

🥘Want foodie ideas?

Check out the Swansea Food Guide by Swansea Scoop! It’s a comprehensive directory of 400+ restaurants, bars, and cafes throughout the city, searchable by venue name, cuisine, and location.

Tuesday September 2nd

🔮 Psychic Sally: Join the psychic medium at Swansea Grand Theatre, delivering messages to audiences with love and laughter.
7 PM | £29.00

🎭 A Live Radio Play Taster Workshop: Dive into the world of radio plays at Volcano Theatre with Lighthouse Theatre in this 2-hour interactive workshop on script, sound, and voice techniques.
1:30 PM | £5

🎶 Open Evening with Swansea Bay Ladies Choir: Join Swansea Bay Ladies Choir for a fun, relaxed choir rehearsal open evening at St James' Church Hall. No music-reading skills required!
7 PM

Wednesday September 3rd

🧠 An Evening with Professor Alice Roberts: Professor Alice Roberts presents "Domination - The Rise And Fall Of An Empire," at Swansea Grand Theatre, exploring Christianity's spread, the fall of empires, and untold histories. Limited tickets available.
7 PM | £35

🎤 A Celebration of Music with Joseph's Smile: An evening of live music featuring Lee Mead, Brenda Edwards, and more at Swansea Building Society Arena in support of children and families affected by childhood cancer.
7.30 PM | From £32.45

🌺 Tour of the Botanical Gardens: Guided tour at Singleton Park by the Swansea Floral Arranging Society and Friends of the Botanical Gardens, exploring the park’s history and plants.
2 PM | £5

Thursday September 4th

🎺 Swansea International Jazz Festival 2025: Experience a huge blend of local and international jazz artists and bands across multiple venues in Swansea city centre from 4th to 7th September.
4 - 7 September | £4 - £7

🎤 Rogues' Gallery Comedy Club: September's edition at Elysium Gallery & Bar showcases rising comedy talent Ricky Balshaw, known for his sharp wit and engaging storytelling.
7 PM | £8

Friday September 5th

🎤 Drag & Disco: An evening at the Dockers Sports & Social Club featuring Drag Bingo, Raffle, Cabaret, and Disco to raise funds for TPF Dance Students to perform at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London.
7 - 11 PM | £12

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Saturday September 6th

🍴 Big Food Festival: Swansea's new foodie weekender at the Boer War Memorial (near The Secret on Swansea Bay) features diverse street food, sweet treats, drinks, DJs, live music, and family activities. Free tickets available online.
Sep 5 - 7th | 11 AM - 9.30 PM | Free

🍴 Gower Food and Drink Festival: Discover top food and drink producers, local music, and family activities at Pennard Community Fields. Don't miss the big Courgette contest!
11 AM - 5 PM | Free

🎻 Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Folk & Roots Festival: Enjoy a weekend of music, food, and drink at Gower Heritage Centre with a lineup of talented performers, local cider sampling, and delicious food.
Sat: 10 AM - 11 PM, Sun: 10 AM - 5 PM | £6 - £30

🌾 The Heart of the Valley Show 2025: Pontardawe's annual agricultural and rural show at Pontardawe Recreation Ground. Features local exhibitions, crafts, food vendors, dog shows, live music, circus workshops, and more.
10 AM | £5 per adult, Free for children

🚶‍♂️ Gower Walking Festival: Celebrating its 21st year, this festival runs from September 6th to 14th, offering 30+ guided walks across Gower with varied routes and themes for all abilities.
September 6th - 14th, 2025 | Walks priced individually

NAS Swansea Take Over Mecca Bingo - Dancing Through The Decades: Enjoy 17 bingo games, live entertainment, and music spanning the 80s, 90s, and beyond at Mecca Bingo Swansea. Dress in decades' attire for a chance to win a prize.
7:00 PM | £15.00

👚 Swansea Bay Market: The popular monthly market in Victoria Park returns, with tons of stalls selling local food, drink, and more. 10 AM - 2 PM

🥗 Vegan Mini Market: Join Brontosaurus Vegan Lifestyle Store and a host of other traders for the Swansea Vegan Mini Market at the centre of Swansea Market.
10 AM - 3 PM

🛍️ Sketty Community Market: Browse local food vendors, crafts, gifts, and more at St Paul's Parish Church.
9.30 AM-12.30 PM | Free entry

🎨 In Conversation with Artists Kathryn Campbell Dodd and Daniel Trivedy: Join the artists at the Glynn Vivian as they discuss Welsh and Indian histories in their work, focusing on performance and costume.
12.30 PM - 1.30 PM | Free, suggested donation £3

Sunday September 7th

🎬 JAWS Screening at Albert Hall: Celebrate Albert Hall's first birthday with a special 1975 Spielberg classic screening. Tickets only 61p - just as they were when the film debuted there! Limited tickets.
8 PM | 61p

🚚 Swansea Truck Pull: Teams of four will pull a truck 15 metres in a fundraising challenge for cancer patients at AT Morgan & Son. Plus, food stalls, family activities, and raffle.
10.30 AM | Free

🚗 Pontardawe Classic Car Show 2025: Enjoy classic cars, bikes, and more at this family-friendly event in Pontardawe's bypass carpark and town centre.
10.30 AM - 3 PM

🚗 Cars and Coffee: Join Swansea Motor Club at Swansea Airport. Bring your vehicle, enjoy hot drinks, food, and chat. Free entry, no registration required.
9.30 AM | Free

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