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Spooktacular day a monster hit with families

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October 27, 2025

THE ghouls and goblins came out on Saturday as Swansea city centre was transformed into a thrilling Halloween haven with ghostly goings-on galore at the Spooks in the City: Monster Mashup.

Spooktacular day a monster hit with families

The free annual event delivered a frightfully fun experience for families, thrill-seekers and Halloween-lovers of all ages.

From 3pm to 8pm, the city pulsed with eerie excitement across two immersive zones, St David's Peculiar Place and Amy Dillwyn Dark Park.

Fantastical creatures captivated the crowds, with a family-friendly area that featured a main stage, supported by Flying Start, packed with children's entertainment, live music, games and a fancy-dress competition with some fantastic winners.

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