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It’s a busy one this week, with the whole of Wales gearing up for St David’s Day celebrations and a week-long half term holiday.

There’s loads of events planned for both occasions across Swansea, and I’ve put together two separate round-ups to help you fill the calendar. And best of all, the majority are cheap or completely free.

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

Andrew.

ST DAVID’S DAY CELEBRATIONS

Dragons, daffodils, and… leek throwing?! Celebrate our patron saint with these fun events happening across Swansea:

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Croeso Festival: A celebration of Welsh culture takes over Swansea city centre, with Welsh music at St David's Place, food and crafts on Oxford Street, cooking demos, street entertainment, workshops, children's activities, and more.
Friday 28 February - Saturday 1 March | Free

🛒 Swansea Market: Celebrate Welsh culture with live music performances and free digital portraits for children by Little Things Photography.
Friday 28 February - Saturday 1 March, 11 AM-4 PM | Free

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 National Waterfront Museum: Celebrate Wales' national day with Tawerin performing traditional Welsh dancing featuring clogging, twmpath, and live folk music jam sessions. Plus, at 2 PM on Sunday, enjoy an uplifting St. David's Day concert from the Phoenix Choir.
Saturday March 1st, 12.30 PM & 2 PM | Free

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Pontardawe Arts Centre: Join the Ospreys Supporters' Choir and Ffa La Lawen for an evening featuring cawl, folk dancing, and a fundraising auction.
Saturday March 1st, 7 PM (doors 6:30 PM) | £15 adults, £5 children

🐾 Llys Nini: Join the RSPCA animal centre for a Welsh celebration featuring a craft fair, meet Dewi the Dragon, and compete in Wales' only "Toss the Leek" competition.
Saturday 1 March, 11 AM-3 PM | Free

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 A Flavour of Wales: Rob Pendry presents a celebration of Welsh culture at All Saints' Church featuring stunning scenic footage of Mumbles and Gower, plus songs, humour, and memories of Welsh entertainers.
Friday February 28th, 7.30 PM | £5

💃 Sync or Slay: Join an LGBTQ+ friendly Welsh-themed lip-sync battle at Level256. Come dressed as Welsh icons, wear rugby tops or red outfits to celebrate!
Friday February 28th, 8 PM 

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plantasia: Head down for Welsh-themed activities including dragon facts and photo opportunities with traditional Welsh props.
Saturday March 1st, regular opening hours | Regular admission prices

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THE DIGEST 📰

🌻 A new community garden, Greenhill Gardens, will be created at the former St Matthew's Church in Swansea, featuring planting, seating, and wildlife habitats, with gravestones stacked as artistic sculptures to preserve their legacy.

🎳 Tenpin Swansea at Parc Tawe is undergoing a major refurbishment, adding escape rooms, karaoke booths, and an upgraded cocktail bar.

🏡 Swansea Council is purchasing 141 homes in a major new development at Garden Village, with 71 offered at below-market prices for first-time buyers and 70 as council houses.

🌊 A Seabin has been installed in Swansea Marina as a trial to collect floating litter and debris, aiming to improve water cleanliness and protect the marine environment.

🎓 Swansea University is expanding into London and other English cities, offering flexible degree programs in partnership with QA Higher Education.

🏉 Swansea Council plans to invest over £5m in redeveloping St Helen's sports ground for the Ospreys, with the cost to be recovered through a long-term agreement.

SWANSEA DINING

Looking for some new eats this week? Here are a handful around Swansea to try out:

🍽️ The Gower Seafood Hut is back open for the year, selling fresh seafood favourites from its horsebox in Southend Gardens.

🍽️ Join Beer Riff Brewing for their seventh birthday celebration featuring special beers, cake, music, and Mexican tacos from Cwtchina on Saturday, March 1st.

🍽️ ND John Wine Merchants is hosting its Supper Club, with a Great British Takeaway theme on Thursday February 27th at 6 PM. Taste a range of wines that perfectly match up with Best of British foods.

🍽️ The Albert Hall is hosting a Greek Night on Friday February 28th, celebrating Apokries Festival (AKA Greek Halloween). Enjoy delicious Greek street food from Olive & Oregano, backed by a live Greek band.

🍽️ The Crofty Inn is serving up a special Saint David’s Day menu on Saturday March 1st - three courses of Welsh-themed food, with live music from Savanah Mountain.

🍽️ The Oyster House also has a special Saint David’s Day menu, with three Welsh-inspired courses available for dinner on Saturday, March 1st.

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WHAT’S ON

A spotlight on everything fun Swansea has to offer this week, coming right up. Let’s go:

Monday February 24th

Free COAST Activities: Swansea Council is offering a packed schedule of free community activities across the city for half term. From sports like cricket in Pontardullais and climbing at Dynamic Rock, to creative sessions including Chinese music workshops and drama in Cockett, plus family activities like bouncy castles and yoga sessions at the Swansea Wellbeing Centre.

🔨 The Repair Shop Live: The beloved TV show comes to Swansea Arena featuring experts Will Kirk, Steve Fletcher, Suzie Fletcher and Kirsten Ramsay sharing behind-the-scenes stories, never-before-seen footage, and a live Q&A session.
7.30 PM | From £42.50

🤖 Robot Dreams: Catch this award-winning film that tells the touching story of a lonely Manhattan dog who builds a robot companion, at the Taliesin Arts Centre, along with Welsh animated short "Laundry Day" as part of Cardiff Animation Festival on Tour.
7.30 PM | Adults £7.76, Under 26s free

Tuesday February 25th

🎵 Sing Along Screenings: Enjoy an evening at Albert Hall featuring Hozier's Lollapalooza performance on the big screen, alongside street food vendors.
6 PM-10.30 PM | Free entry

Wednesday February 26th

🎲 Legless in London Board Game Launch: Head down to Common Meeple Board Game Cafe to play this innovative new game about navigating Victorian London as a lower-limb amputee, created by Dr. Ryan Sweet from Swansea University.
7 PM | Free (includes refreshments)

🎨 Art-Based Focus Group: Share your thoughts about natural product ingredients through individual and group drawing activities at The Environment Centre, and get a £15 gift voucher for your time (no need to be a great artist!). Contact Tennessee (at the link) for more info and to book.
12.30 PM or 2.15 PM | Free

🎭 Free Poetry Showcase: Enjoy an evening of local poetry at Taliesin Arts Centre's cafe bar curated by Poetry Into Light, featuring Jack Jones (lead singer of Trampolene and BBC Radio 4 poet)
7 PM | Free (12+ only)

🎨 Free Over 50s Art: Free weekly art sessions continue at HQ Urban Kitchen, offering an introduction to various creative techniques with support for both beginners and experienced artists.
1 PM- 3 PM | Free

Thursday February 27th

🎭 The Marriage of Figaro: Welsh National Opera presents Mozart's classic comedy at Swansea Grand Theatre, featuring tangled affairs and clever schemes as Figaro and Susanna navigate obstacles to their wedding day.
7 PM | £21.00 - £55.00

👻 Hello from Heaven: Join psychic medium Fiona Stewart Williams at the Mercure Hotel Swansea for an intimate evening of claimed spirit communication, where she'll attempt to deliver messages from the other side.
8 PM-10 PM | £20

📝 Luke Wright: Award-winning poet Luke Wright brings his new show to Pontardawe Arts Centre, exploring the concept of joy through a mix of comic and wistful poems.
7 PM | £14.30 (£11.00 concessions)

Friday February 28th

🎭 West Glamorgan Youth Theatre Company: Celebrate 50 years of nurturing young talent in South Wales with an evening of drama, dance, and song showcasing the company's legacy at Taliesin Arts Centre.
Fri 7.30 PM, Sat 2.30 PM & 7.30 PM | £15 (£10 concessions)

🕵️ Murder Mystery Night: Experience "An Entertaining Murder" at The King Arthur Hotel in Gower featuring live actors performing a thrilling mystery while you enjoy a three-course meal in the Avalon room.
7 PM | £50 per person

Saturday March 1st

😂 Saturday Night Comedy: Join MC Josh Elton, opener James Dunn, and headliner Kris Davies at Hooper’s, with a pre-show vegan buffet available featuring pizza, savouries, and desserts.
Doors 6 PM, show 8 PM | £8.50

🎭 Theatre In Focus: Join Peter Richards at Swansea Grand Theatre's Arts Wing for an illustrated talk about the life and works of playwright Bertolt Brecht.
12.30 PM | £7.00

🎨 Glynn Vivian Hobby Fayre: Explore a celebration of makers and collectors with craft stalls, demonstrations, activities, and a Swansea Rock Choir performance alongside the "Come As You Really Are" exhibition.
11 AM-2 PM | Free

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

🌱 Seed Swap Event: Bring your seeds to The Environment Centre to swap, network with fellow gardeners, and enjoy a talk from Maggie Carr from the amazing Seed Library. Plus food, drinks, and prize giveaways.
10.30 AM-1.30 PM | Free

🎵 Johns' Boys: Experience Britain's Got Talent finalists and "Choir of the World" winners Johns' Boys Welsh Male Voice Choir at the Brangwyn Hall, as they perform modern takes on classics and chart hits alongside traditional Welsh songs.
7.30 PM | £25.00-£34.00

Sunday March 2nd

💃 Giovanni - The Last Dance: Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice performs at Swansea Grand Theatre with his company of world-class dancers
5 PM | £48.00-£60.00 (VIP packages available)

🚤 Lifeboat Carwash Fundraiser: Support Loughor Inshore Lifeboat at their first car wash fundraiser of 2025 offering. Car washes are free, but donations to support their lifesaving operations are welcome.
11 AM-3 PM

👚 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

💷 Crafters & Co Market: Head to The Lodge in Gorseinon for a pop-up market filled with small local businesses selling everything from jewellery and food, to toys and gifts.
11 AM - 3 PM

👛 Pontardawe Inn Market: Head down to the Pontardawe Inn for its monthly market, featuring food, crafts, and a whole host of local traders.
10 AM - 2 PM

HALF TERM FUN

Looking for ideas to keep the children busy this half-term? Check this list out, packed with ideas for every day of the week. Most are free or cheap!

Monday, February 24th

🎨 Free Lego & Arts: St. David's Day themed building and crafting session at Founders & Co.
12 PM-3 PM | Free

🏃‍♀️ February Half Term Sports Camps: Youth activities at various leisure centres including multi-sports, girls-only camp, mountain biking, and urban sports.
Monday-Thursday, 24-27 February, 10 AM-3 PM | £5-£15

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Mumbles Community Council Family Fun Days: Free activities and lunch at three locations.
Monday-Wednesday, 24-26 February, 10 AM-12 PM | Free

🎨 Draw a History Hero: Sketch sessions of historical figure Amy Dillwyn at the National Waterfront Museum.
Monday-Thursday, 24-27 February, sessions at 12 PM, 1 PM & 2.30 PM | Free

📚 Tourmaline Trail: Magical-themed hunt with stickers and prizes at Dylan Thomas Centre and Swansea Museum.
February 15-March 2| Free

⚽ Pay and Play: Drop-in football sessions at Underhill Park's 3G pitch for all ages (under 11s must be supervised). Monday-Friday, February 24-28, 10.30 AM-1.30 PM | £2 per player

🎨 The 99 Names of Allah: BaRaKah Kids Club presents a children's art exhibition exploring Islamic divine attributes through creative expression, at Mission Gallery.
February 19th - 26 | Free

Tuesday, February 25th

🚲 BikeAbility Wales: Progressive cycling courses from balance bikes for toddlers to advanced road safety training.
Tuesday-Thursday, 25-27 February, various times | £7-£45

🐊 Egypt Centre Explorers: Four-day program exploring animals in ancient Egypt with games and crafts. 10 AM-3 PM | £20 per child (ages 6-11)

🫧 The Ultimate Bubble Show: World Record holder creates spectacular bubble sculptures and magical displays at The Welfare, Ystradgynlais.
11 AM & 2 PM | £6-£12 (pay what you can)

🧼 LUSH Party Workshops: Create bubble blowers and play St. David's Day-themed party games. Tuesday & Thursday, 11.30 AM-12.15 PM & 2.30 PM-3.15 PM | £15

🎪 African Community Centre Family Fun: Activities including bouncy castle, music, and table tennis at YMCA Swansea. 11 AM | Free

🎬 Family Film Club: Free screenings for children with morning and afternoon age-appropriate sessions. 10.30 AM-12.30 PM & 1.30 PM-3.30 PM | Free (booking essential)

Wednesday, February 26th

🎭 Family Crafts at Volcano: Drop-in session with paints, clay, collage, and board games. 11 AM-3 PM | Free

🔭 Exploring the Cosmos: Design an exoplanet and discover cosmic phenomena through interactive activities. 11 AM & 2 PM | Free (booking required)

🤼 Welsh Wrestling: Live wrestling event featuring Welsh talent at Patti Pavilion. Doors 6.30 PM | £13 - £45

🎉 Kids' Party: Drop-in event with Heaven Sent Parties featuring games and dancing at The Marquis Arms. 5.30 PM-7.30 PM | Free

👶 TOTS Party - Additional Needs: Sensory-friendly celebration with gentle music and inclusive activities. 11.30 AM

✏️ Family Drawing Workshop: Interactive art session for families at HQ Urban Kitchen. 9.30 AM-11 AM | Free

📚 Storytelling Picnic: Family storytime event with picnic at HQ Urban Kitchen. 11 AM-1.30 PM | Free

🌳 Wild Walk: Nature exploration sessions at Parc y Werin Community Garden in Gorseinon. Wednesday 26 February, 1 PM-2 PM & 2 PM-3 PM | Free (booking required)

🌱 Environmental Activities Fun Day: Free repairs, treasure hunt, soap-making, and eco-workshops at Birchgrove Community Centre.
9 AM - 3 PM | Free

🧙‍♂️ Magical Objects Workshop: Create your own magical object with special powers at Swansea Museum. 10 AM-1 PM | Free

Thursday, February 27th

🐍 Year of the Snake: Crafts and animal encounters featuring real snakes at Volcano Theatre. Crafts drop-in, animal encounters at 2.30 PM | Free (booking for encounters)

🎨 Sticks and Stones Art Club: Full-day art session at Gower Heritage Centre for ages 8+. 11 AM-3 PM

🐾 Animal Cwtch Visit: Meet and hold fascinating animals including snakes at Mountain View Children's Centre. 10 AM-12 PM | Free (for Mayhill/Townhill/Gors residents)

🦕 Gorseinon Big Day Out: Family fun featuring free petting farm, donkey rides and dinosaur shows. 12 PM-5 PM | Free admission

🌿 Willow Making: Create willow sculptures at Parc y Werin Pavilion in Gorseinon. Thursday 27 February, 10 AM-1 PM | Free (booking required)

🎭 Flossy and Boo: Whimsical theatrical show blending storytelling, music, and playful characters at The Welfare, Ystradgynlais. 2 PM | £6-£12 (pay what you can)

🧭 Family Orienteering: Beginner-friendly map reading and compass activities at Clyne Valley Country Park. 10 AM | Free (registration required)

🎮 Pokémon Day Tournament: Standard format Swiss tournament with prize packs for participants. 6 PM | £6.00 (16-player cap)

Friday, February 28th

🎨 3D Animal Masks: Create masks inspired by creatures in Dylan Thomas' work using sustainable materials. 1 PM-4 PM | Free drop-in

🎭 Superhero Event: Wolverine & Deadpool themed session with dance-along, games, and meet and greet at Founders & Co. 10.45 AM-11.45 AM | £7.50 per child (adults free)

🐑 Farm Playscheme: St David's Day themed outdoor activities at Swansea Community Farm with den building, animals, treasure hunts and crafts.
10 AM-12 PM & 1 PM-3 PM | £1 suggested donation

🐉 Zog at Gower Heritage Centre: Story session, character hunt, and creative activities. 1 PM - 2.30 PM & 3 PM - 4.30 PM | £8 - £10

🎨 Graffiti Workshop: Design and paint graffiti-style letters with professional guidance at Exist Skatepark, for ages 10+. 11 AM-1 PM & 2 PM-4 PM | £40

🎵 Songwriting Workshop: Music composition session for young people aged 12-18 with Gareth Lewis, at HQ Urban Kitchen. 10.30 AM-12.30 PM | Price not specified

Saturday, March 1st

🌿 Lovespoons Workshop: Create traditional Welsh lovespoons using beach materials at Volcano Theatre. 1 PM-3 PM | Free

🎵 Wind Chimes Workshop: Make wind chimes incorporating Welsh national emblems at Mission Gallery. 11 AM-12.30 PM, Quiet Session at 2 PM | £7 (for ages 7+)

🐉 Dragon's Woodland Trail: Family-friendly outdoor trail with dragons at Llys Nini Animal Centre. 11 AM-2.30 PM | £4 per child, £2 per adult

🌌 Welsh Dark Skies Week: Stardust hunting and remote telescope control workshops at Oriel Science with Swansea University. Sessions throughout day | Free (booking required)

🚗 Day of the Dragon: St. David's Day car show at Swansea Bus Museum celebrating Welsh automotive icon Gilbern. 11 AM-3 PM | £8 adults, children free

🎭 Play Opera LIVE: Family-friendly introduction to opera at Swansea Grand Theatre with interactive elements and pre-show activities. 3 PM | £20.00

📃 Origami Session: Paper folding workshop hosted by Lotus Qi Wellbeing. 12 PM-1 PM | £3 per child (adults free)

Sunday, March 2nd

🐉 Dragon Dress-up Workshop: Make dragon headdresses to celebrate St. David's Day at the National Waterfront Museum. 12 PM-3 PM | Free drop-in

📚 St. David's Day Storytime: Interactive storytelling sessions in Welsh and English at the National Waterfront Museum. 12 PM (Welsh), 1 PM & 2 PM (English) | Free drop-in

💃 Clog Dancing with Tudur: Learn basic clog dance steps with world record-breaking champion at the National Waterfront Museum. 12.30 PM-2.30 PM | Free

LIVE MUSIC 🎸

Monday February 24th
The Uplands Tavern | Open Mic | 7.30 PM
Swansea Grand Theatre | Mumford & Sons Story | 7 PM

Tuesday February 25th
The Bayview | Open Mic | 8 PM
Taliesin Arts Centre | Fairport Convention | 7.30 PM
Swansea Arena | Queen Extravaganza | 7.30 PM

Wednesday February 26th
Cu Mumbles | Eddie Gripper and Alex Clarke Quartet | 8 PM
The Bunkhouse | Violent Row | 7 PM


Thursday February 27th
Hippos | Open Mic | 4 PM
The Bunkhouse | FreeFall | 7 PM
Elysium | Pale Bastard + Mwn + Mook + Gyro | 7 PM
Pontardawe Arts Centre | Luke Wright | 7 PM
Patti Pavilion | Motley Crude + Snog + Ozzbes | 7 PM

Friday February 28th
The Albert Hall | Live Music Friday | 7 PM
Bonnie Rogues | After Work Perks | 8 PM
The Oyster House | Friday Night Live | 8 PM
Gower Inn | Live Music Night | 7 PM
St Davids Square | Swansea Bay Ladies Choir | 12.30 PM
Ty Tawe | Delwyn Siôn - Croeso Nightworks | 7 PM
Sin City | Fiends & Friends | 7 PM
The Swigg | Monkey Butlers | 8 PM

Saturday March 1st
Swansea Arena | Bronwen Lewis | 7.30 PM
Elysium | The Family Battenberg | 7 PM
The Bunkhouse | Swansea Sound and Shale | 7 PM

Sunday March 2nd
Waterloo Stores | Live Music Sundays | 8 PM
National Waterfront Museum | The Phoenix Choir of Wales | 2 PM
The Swigg | Groucho Club | 5 PM


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