Hosted by Swansea University in partnership with the National Waterfront Museum, the festival will run on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October, transforming the city‑centre venue into a hub of discovery and entertainment.
Headline acts include the Royal Institution’s Explosive Food and Fired Up shows, bringing science to life with dramatic demonstrations. Wildlife fans can hear first‑hand stories from the natural world as internationally renowned presenters and filmmakers Lizzie Daly and Hamza Yassin take to the stage.
Crowd‑pleasing favourites such as Bubbles and Balloons and Superhero Scientists will return, alongside a packed programme of talks and demonstrations covering everything from cutting‑edge engineering to the surprising uses of medical maggots — and even the science behind sweets and beer.
Something for everyone
Free drop‑in activities and interactive exhibits will run throughout the museum, offering opportunities for visitors to get hands‑on with experiments and meet researchers. Organisers say the programme is designed to appeal to everyone — from the simply curious to budding young scientists and lifelong enthusiasts.
Since its launch in 2016, the Swansea Science Festival has become a fixture in the city’s cultural calendar, attracting more than 10,000 visitors in previous years.
Professor Helen Griffiths, Swansea University’s Pro‑Vice‑Chancellor for Research and Innovation, said:
“Since 2016, the Swansea Science Festival has been a key event for the city, one that brings the community together with our academics and researchers through a shared love of science. We look forward to welcoming everyone in person for what promises to be an unmissable celebration of science for all ages.”
The full programme and ticket information is available at swansea.ac.uk/swanseasciencefestival.
