There’s even more to explore around Swansea Science Festival, with a series of Festival Extras. These science-themed events take place in the run-up to and alongside the festival, offering everything from storm-chasing stories on stage, to philosophical reflections inspired by Wittgenstein, to cinematic adventures celebrating our oceans.

Whale

Ocean Film Festival World Tour

Tue 21 October, 7.30pm, £16.50 - £18.50, Taliesin Arts Centre

Climb aboard for a night of ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour features a new collection of the world’s most incredible ocean films!
Brought to you by the team behind the Banff Mountain Film Festival UK & Ireland tour, this selection of short films combines breath-taking marine life and wild seafaring voyages in a cinematic celebration of our oceans.
Venturing to rarely explored depths of the planet, meet the surfers, paddlers, divers and scientists who have dedicated their lives to answering the call of the ocean. Plunge into the wonders of the big blue – without getting your feet wet!

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Ludwig Wittgenstein

From Linz to Langland: Ludwig Wittgenstein

Fri 24 October, 7.30pm, £10 - £15, Taliesin Arts Centre

Ludwig Wittgenstein was one of the greatest philosophers of all time. Between 1942-1947 he regularly visited Swansea, primarily to see his friend and former student Rush Rhees, who was lecturing at Swansea University. Together they would work on philosophical matters that eventually become the posthumously published Philosophical Investigations. Wittgenstein thoroughly enjoyed his time in Swansea, and he spent a lot of time walking around the city and along its beaches. He met a variety of fascinating characters, some academic, some proletariat. This play imagines some of those conversations, which cover a variety of issues.
Presented by The Cwmdonkin Players with Music by Delyth Jenkins. Written, directed and produced by Dr Alan Sandry.

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Eye of the storm writting

Eye of the Storm – Theatr na nÓg

Sat 25 October, 12pm, £12.50 - £30, Dylan Thomas Theatre

An award-winning musical about chasing storms and changing the world. Written by Geinor Styles with music and lyrics by Amy Wadge.

Set in the Welsh Valleys to a toe-tapping soundtrack steeped in Americana from Grammy Award winner Amy Wadge (Thinkin’ Out Loud with Ed Sheeran, Keeping Faith) and performed live on stage by a cast of 8 talented actor musicians.

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tain and a bird

Science Corner: Inspired by Nature

Sat 25 & Sun 26 October, 10am - 4pm, FREE ENTRY - No booking required, Oriel Science

Science Corner will be buzzing with creativity. Try your hand at making a kingfisher bullet train, building a whale windmill, experimenting with how lotus flowers inspired raincoats.

Please let us know if you are bringing a group of 8 or more. Contact us at: 01792 919539 info@orielscience.co.uk

 

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Swansea Comic.con

Swansea Comic Con - Autumn 2025

Sun 26 October, 10am - 5pm, £7.21 - £33.22, LC Swansea

Comic-Con returns to Swansea's LC this October for a day full of cosplay, comics, movie displays and merch...all with a spooky theme!

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