Good morning, Swansea! This is the Swansea Scoop - the local newsletter that's like waking up to a day without rain in 2026 😂
St David's Day is next Sunday, and there's a packed weekend of Welsh celebrations in Swansea coming up - choirs, cooking demos, clog dancing, twmpaths, and more.
But before we get there, Kaiser Chiefs are in town, Little Women is on at the Dylan Thomas Theatre, and there's everything from Dinosaur Poops, live comedy, and coffee shop movie nights in between.
Whatever you're up to this week, have a good one and I'll catch you on Wednesday!
Andrew.
Sponsored by the National Waterfront Museum
Celebrate St David's Day at the National Waterfront Museum 🏴
Join the National Waterfront Museum on Sunday, March 1st, from 12 PM - 3.30 PM for a packed programme of free St David's Day festivities!
Enjoy a traditional twmpath with live Welsh dancing and folk music by Tawerin (12.45 PM & 2.45 PM)
Learn to clog dance with world record-breaking champion Tudur Phillips (12 PM & 1.30 PM)
Hear the Phoenix Choir of Wales raise the roof through traditional song (2 PM).
Plus, look out for a dragon walkabout, and get creative with make-and-take crafts all afternoon.
No tickets needed - just turn up and enjoy a fun afternoon for all the family!*
*Activity times subject to change.
WEDNESDAY'S SCOOP (ICYMI) 🦢
While Team GB athletes were hurtling down the ice at the 2026 Winter Olympics, part of their success story had already begun here in Swansea.
Over the past decade, Swansea University researchers have worked closely with Britain’s skeleton programme, helping deliver the marginal gains that can make the difference between a place on the podium or the agony of just missing out.
This week, we take a look at how Swansea became part of Britain’s most successful Winter Olympic sport.
THE DIGEST 📰
🛍️ A national retailer (yet to be named) will be opening in the old Zara unit in Swansea city centre.
🏗️ Construction of Swansea’s new Porth Copr development is expected to start in spring.
🟢 Skyline Swansea promises to retain or relocate the Green Man of Kilvey Hill during the site’s transformation (more below in the @swansea.scoop section).
🏛️ Up to 600 homes and 20 retail, leisure, and food and drink units are planned for the Civic Centre’s redevelopment.
⚖️ Swansea Council has applied for a High Court injunction to stop the deal threatening the Ospreys.
🎤 Snoop Dogg has recorded a video message for Swansea FC fans ahead of his visit to the city next week.
🏠 Swansea Council will invest nearly £70m in council homes this year.
🛹 A new regional skate park and six further neighbourhood sites are planned as part of a £3m Swansea Council scheme into improved wheeled sports facilities.
FOOD & DRINK 🥙
Last call for the Swansea Scoop Dinner Club
Bookings close in less than 24 hours for the very first Swansea Scoop Dinner Club and there are only a handful of spots left - more 30 people have already saved their seat!
A quick reminder of how it works:
Fill in a short quiz, get matched with five Swansea locals, and turn up to a mystery city centre restaurant on Wednesday, February 25th at 6.30 PM, followed by drinks with all the tables at a nearby bar.
If you're looking to make new friends and try something new, we’d love to have you!
🍽️ Can’t make it this time? Bookings for the next Dinner Club in March are now open, with seats already filling up!
🍽️ Faulty Towers Dining Experience at The King: Join Basil, Manuel, and Sybil at The King Arthur for an interactive comedy dinner and improv comedy.
7:00 PM | £65/person
🍴 March with Gower Gourmet Kitchen: Celebrate St. David's Day on Sunday March 1st with a Taste of Wales event featuring Gower Gourmet Kitchen, at The Gower Heritage Centre.
12.30 PM
🎤 Sing-Along Brunch: The Swigg is hosting a fun-filled sing-along brunch on Saturday, February 28th.
12 PM - 4 PM
🎭 Traitors Evening: Enjoy a Traitors-themed evening at The Norton with food on Saturday February 28th, a chance to win a £100 prize, and host “Claudia Twinklebum”.
7 PM | £20
@SWANSEA.SCOOP 📱
This week, Kilvey Hill Woodland Volunteers shared a striking image of the Green Man on Kilvey Hill:
More picks from our socials this week:
SWANSEA PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT 🏡
This Victorian 3-bedroom terraced house in Newton features two reception rooms, 2 bathrooms, and sea views. Offers in the region of £475,000 via The Greenroom.
SWANSEA SHOUT OUTS 🦢
She Runs This City is looking for volunteer run leaders.
Salvation Army Donation Centre in Gorseinon is looking for a venue to host a big event outside of the store - can you help?
The Environment Centre has opened a new Library of Things.
Got something to shout-out to Swansea? Let us know!
SWANSEA LOCAL BUSINESS
☕ Swansea Adventures will be taking over the cafe at Lliw Reservoir.
🐟 Bilco’s Fish & Chips is opening in Mumbles.
🎭 Problematic Pub’s new comedy club opens on The Strand this week.
Sponsored by 4theRegion
It's Your Swansea is back – and tickets are free!
It’s Your Swansea, the city's annual gathering for anyone who lives and works in Swansea - businesses, community groups, and residents - returns to Swansea Building Society Arena on Thursday 12th March.
With 100+ exhibitors, local speakers, and open discussion groups it's your chance to make new connections, discover local opportunities, and have a real say in shaping Swansea's future. Book your free ticket now!
WHAT’S ON 📅
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.
Monday February 23rd
👴 Ageing Well Activities for 50+: Enjoy activities in Swansea, including movie and soup specials, coffee mornings, bowling, and social walks.
Various times | Free
Swansea Sports & Health: Tai chi (Thomas Evans House), low impact aerobics (Sketty Park) and 60+ strength training (Ty Dewi Sant) are all on the agenda this week, supported by Swansea Council.
Various times/dates | Free - £3
Tuesday February 24th
🎤 Kaiser Chiefs: Kaiser Chiefs’ headline tour comes to the Swansea Building Society Arena, performing their classic album 'Employment' along with greatest hits.
6.30 PM | £52.08
🦖 The Dinosaur That Pooped: A Rock Show: Join Danny and Dino on an adventure to score tickets for their favourite rock band's farewell concert, at Swansea Grand Theatre.
4.30 PM | Adult £19.50, Child £18.50, Family ticket £72
🎥 Princess Mononoke: Experience Hayao Miyazaki's iconic film on the big screen at the Taliesin, about warrior Ashitaka's quest for a cure, entangled in a battle between Lady Eboshi and Princess Mononoke.
7.30 PM | £7.75
🌳 Woodland Activities at Ynysforgan: Join Coed Lleoel Small Woods on Tuesdays in February at Glyncollen Woods to learn woodland skills.
1 PM
Wednesday February 25th
🧳 Family History Session: Explore your family history at Swansea Central Library with free one-hour one-to-one sessions, offering access to multiple genealogy resources. Booking required.
1 PM | Free
📽️ Film Club - Blue Velvet: Join Volcano Theatre for a screening of Blue Velvet, a mysterious thriller following a college student caught in a dark underworld.
Doors 6.15 PM, film starts at 7 PM | £3
🎨 Swansea Illustrators Club - Portrait Carousel: Experience a high-energy sketch night with rotating partners in quick bursts, at Elysium Gallery.
7 PM - 9 PM | £6.50 - £8
🌳 GRAFT Bach: The National Waterfront Museum hosts a "FreePlay" nature session for families with children under 5 in the GRAFT garden, promoting creativity, exploration, and outdoor connection.
10 AM - 12 PM | Free (booking required)
Thursday February 26th
🎉 Celebrate Everything Welsh Festival: Festival at Brangwyn Hall celebrating Welsh culture with activities, performances, food, and live music featuring Welsh band Pwdin Reis.
11 AM | Free
🎤 Hippo’s Hoose Comedy Night: Headlined by Gareth P. Morris, enjoy February’s comedy night hosted by Tom Kennedy, featuring comedians Rhys Morgan, Flynn Alan, John De Jong, and more.
7.30 PM | Free entry (pay what you like)
🎭 Little Women The Musical: SWAMP presents the beloved story of the March sisters in "Little Women" at the Dylan Thomas Theatre - a musical about love, loss, and following dreams during the American Civil War. Feb 26th - 28th.
Multiple dates and times |£15
🎩 Celtic Illusion: Experience a blend of Irish dance and grand illusions at Swansea Grand Theatre, featuring world-class dancers and mesmerising magic.
7 PM | £30 - £35
👗 Fashion & Fizz: Enjoy a stylish evening of fashion and bubbly at Morgan's Hotel Swansea, featuring local designers, and supporting Faith In Families Swansea.
7 PM | £15
👑 National Theatre Live - The Audience: Watch Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II in Peter Morgan’s play, live on the big screen at the Taliesin, exploring her private meetings with 12 prime ministers.
7 PM | £5 - £14
🎨 Art in Public Spaces Talk: Join artist discussions at Mission Gallery exploring creating art for public spaces
6 PM | Free (booking required)
Friday February 27th
🏴 St David’s Day Celebration: Join the festivities with live music, entertainment, and photo opportunities on February 27th and Saturday 28th at Swansea Market.
10 AM - 4 PM | Free
🌳 Art In Nature Celebration Event: Head to Penllergare Valley Woods for art in nature activities and workshops, hosted by Coed Lleol Small Woods.
10.30 AM - 2 PM
🎤 The Chicago Blues Brothers: Enjoy 45 years of Blues Brothers' magic with a high-energy concert featuring blues and country classics at Swansea Grand Theatre.
7 PM | £33
Coffee Shop Movie Night: Join Woodrow’s Coffee for a matinee showing of Spotlight, followed in the evening by Lucky Number Slevin.
2 PM & 8 PM | £6 - £14
🤼 Welsh Wrestling: Witness a night of wrestling mayhem as stars clash in The Welfare,Ystradgynlais.
7 PM | Adults: £12, Children: £10
Saturday February 28th
🏴 Croeso Festival: Celebrate all things Welsh in Swansea city centre with local food, drink, live music, street performers, workshops, and art. Also Sunday.
Sat 28 Feb - Sun 1 March | Free
🎤 Bronwen Lewis: Welsh musician Bronwen Lewis performs new songs, Welsh classics, and shares stories at Swansea Building Society Arena on her 'Big Night In' tour.
7.30 PM | From £24.50
🎶 Johns' Boys 10 Year Anniversary Tour: The acclaimed Welsh Male Choir perform at The Brangwyn Hall, featuring Welsh classics and memorable harmonies.
7.30 PM | £27 - £36
🎺 Calon y Ddraig: Pontarddulais Town Brass Band presents Trinity of Sound - Volume Three at Swansea Minster, featuring special guests Choirs For Good.
5 PM | £10
🎶 St David’s Weekend Concert with Cambrensis Choir: Experience a night of uplifting choral music in honour of St David, at York Place Baptist Church.
7 PM | £7.50
🏛️ Swansea's Three Nights' Blitz - 85 years later: Commemoration of the Three Nights’ Blitz of 1941 in Swansea with talks, panel discussions, children's activities, and a WWII display at Swansea Central Library.
From 10.15 AM | Free
🎨 Weekend Adults' Workshop - Screen Printed Poetic: Create micro-poems and screen print them onto paper or textiles using paper stencils at Glynn Vivian Art Gallery.
10.30 AM | £5
🎶 Jazz for Sanctuary! Heads Up Jazz Sextet: Experience 20th Century Jazz classics reimagined by Heads Up Jazz Sextet in a unique style, supporting Swansea Asylum Seekers.
7.30 PM | £5 - £10
🩰 James Wilton Dance: Bach Reimagined: Witness a breathtaking fusion of dance and music at The Welfare, Ystradgynlais, as performers bring gymnastics set to a suite of heavy metal cello.
7 PM | Pay What You Can: £10 - £22
🧪 Top Secret - The Magic of Science: Magical science show at Swansea Grand Theatre combining magic and science with interactive experiments, suitable for the whole family.
2 PM | £18
🍴 Uplands Market: Monthly market at Gwydr Square, featuring fresh food and hand-crafted goods.
9 AM - 1 PM
🎨 Quiet Paint Along: Embrace your creative side at the National Waterfront Museum with a Quiet Paint Along session hosted by The Paint Along Lady.
10:30 AM & 2:30 PM | £16 pp | Age 5+
🦖 Dinomania: Prehistoric Takeover: Life-sized walking dinosaurs, baby dinosaur encounters, and an interactive live show at LC Swansea.
28th Feb & 1st March | £2.50 - £33.33
🎨 St David’s Bath Bomb and Card Making Workshop: Create St David’s-themed cards and a LUSH bath bomb using recycled materials at LUSH Swansea.
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM | £10
🎉 Little Logic - Family Rave: High-energy, family-friendly rave event with beats, lights, and fun at the Gorseinon Events Centre.
3.30 PM | £9 - £27.75
Sunday March 1st
🎪 St. David’s Day Market: Join Vicky Park Market at Victoria Park for a diverse monthly pop-up market with over 20 vendors.
10 AM - 2 PM
🏴 Saint David's Day at Forge Fach: Celebrate Saint David's Day in Clydach with Welsh goods, a storyteller, live bands, crafts, and activities at the open-air market.
11 AM - 5 PM
🎶 The Phoenix Choir of Wales: Celebrate St David's Day with an uplifting performance by The Phoenix Choir at the National Waterfront Museum.
2 PM | Free
🏴 St. David's Day Celebration with Rob Pendry: Join Rob Pendry at All Saints Church in Mumbles for an evening celebrating St. David's Day, featuring Welsh music, TV, films, and more.
6 PM | £5
🤣 Comedy Evening: Enjoy an evening of laughter at 47 Bar & Lounge in Sketty, at its open mic comedy night.
5 PM - 7 PM | Free
🩰 Clog Dancing with Tudur: Join a lively clog dancing session led by world record-holding champion Tudur Phillips, at the National Waterfront Museum.
12 PM - 1.30 PM | Free
🐉 The Dragon ROARS Again! A tribute to Gilbern Cars: Celebrate Gilbern cars with a special tribute event at Swansea Bus Museum.
10 AM - 3 PM | Free
🌳 Winter Pruning and Mulching at the Vetch Orchard: Join the Vetch Orchard Group for a hands-on winter pruning and mulching session. All ages welcome. Tools provided. Guided by trained orchard leaders.
10 AM | Free
🖼️ Neurodivergent Art Gallery Tour: Join a specially designed tour at Glynn Vivian Art Gallery for neurodivergent adults to explore Artes Mundi 11 by Kameelah Janan Rasheed.
11 AM | Free (booking essential)
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LIVE MUSIC 🎸
Monday February 23rd
Tuesday February 24th
Elysium | Chloe Slater | 7 PM
The Bunkhouse | Michale Graves and The American Monster Band | 7 PM
Wednesday February 25th
The Observatory | Swansea Jazz Club: Ross Hicks Trio | 8 PM
Thursday February 26th
The Bunkhouse | The Covasettes | 6 PM
Friday February 27th
The Bunkhouse | Croeso x Nightworks Slate + Los Blancos + Vain + Pypi Slysh | 7 PM
Sin City | Hayseed Dixie + Fargo Railroad Co. | 7.15 PM
The Bunkhouse | Slate | 6 PM
Saturday February 28th
Elysium Gallery | Croeso x Nightworks Tw*t Union + HMS Morris + The Nanaz + Flatcat | 7 PM
The Bunkhouse | FreeFall | 6 PM
Sunday March 1st
Sin City | The Doors Alive | 7 PM
Ty Tawe | Croeso x Nightworks: Gwilym Bowen Rhys | 7 PM
THANKS 😊
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Catch you on Wednesday!
Andrew.
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