SwanseaFestival of Repair

Fix it. Learn it. Keep it going.

Join us for a celebration of repair, reuse and the people who make things last.

The Festival of Repair brings together repairers, makers, creatives and the local community for hands-on activities, demonstrations, workshops and opportunities to discover the joy of fixing things throughout October.

From electricals and bikes to textiles, furniture and everyday household items, the festival is all about showing that broken doesn't always mean finished.

A month of fixing, making, learning and reusing

This October, we’re celebrating all things repair, reuse and making with a packed programme of Repair Cafés, workshops, demonstrations and hands-on activities across Swansea.

Whether you’re a seasoned fixer or have never picked up a screwdriver, there’s something for you. Bring along something broken, learn a new skill, or simply come and see what’s possible when we choose to repair rather than replace.

🛠️ Festival Line-Up

Friday 9 October
🔧 Repair Café — Underhill Hub, Mumbles

Saturday 17 October
🔧 Repair Café — The Environment Centre

Tuesday 20 October
⌚ Watch Repair — The Environment Centre

Thursday 22 October
🧵 Introduction to Visible Clothes Mending — The Environment Centre

Friday 23 October
💍 Jewellery Repair — The Environment Centre

Saturday 24 October
🚲 Free Bike Repairs — SUSSED Sustainable Travel Festival

Tuesday 27 October
🔧 Find Out About Repair — Gaia Festival, St Mary's Church

Wednesday 28 October
🔧 Repair Café — Swansea University Bay Campus

✨ More Workshops Coming Soon

We're also planning a range of practical sessions, including:

  • 🚲 Basic Bike Maintenance

  • 👞 Make a Leather Key Fob from a Recycled Shoe

  • ♻️ Make a Ring-Pull Key Chain

  • 🎵 Make a Flute from a Crutch

  • 🌸 Visible Mending: Crochet a Flower Patch

  • 🧵 And more repair and reuse workshops

Some dates are still being confirmed — keep an eye out for the full programme.

Got something broken?

Don't throw it away just yet. Bring it along, learn how it can be repaired, and meet the people helping Swansea become a city where things are made to last.