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South Wales Evening Post

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June 17, 2025

SWANSEA has lots going for it, several beaches, lush green parks, bespoke businesses, and a thriving, welcoming community.

- SHAURYA SHAURYA

If that weren't enough, there's also tonnes going on!

With several gigs and events lined up from early July until mid-September, people are not going to be starved for choice in the upcoming months.

Making full use of the city’s many beautiful beaches, its coastline, and its gorgeous parks, there are several events planned that can put a spring in your step this time of year.

If you are looking for a way to spend your many summer days, we've compiled a list of some of biggest events and gigs that will be coming to Wales’ second largest city so you don’t have to look much further. These are:

Campfire Country Festival

What: The festival will be a “celebration of country music” under the open sky featuring rising local performers and tributes to: Dolly Parton; Kenny Rogers; Taylor Swift; Zach Bryan; Post Malone and Johnny Cash.

It will feature a fun fair including a carnival with thrilling rides and classic games, a marketplace featuring local artisans, crafts, cowboy-inspired merchandise, food, and drinks including barbecue, gourmet burgers, or local craft brews.

Where: Singleton Park

When: Saturday, June 20, from 3pm to 10pm

Tickets and price: Tickets for the festival start from £27.75, and you can buy them at www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Swansea/Singleton-Park-Swansea-Bay/

Beatmasters Festival

What: The festival promises to “turn back the clock”, allowing you to revisit the 90s in and all day outdoor festival. The event will feature performances from the 90s, cocktails, glitter dust, and merchandise along with food trucks, and snack bars.

Where: Singleton Park

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