Major Swansea road closures as Wales Airshow returns to city

Over the two days, the free event will showcase some of the best pilots and flying displays in the world

Wales Airshow returns to Swansea for 2026 on July 25 and 26 , and a full schedule of road closures have been announced.

Organisers have published a full list of the disruption ahead for drivers as the measures are put in place for the major event to take place.

Over the two days, the free event will see some of the best pilots and flying displays in the world show off their skills and pull off incredible aerial acrobatics. Never miss a Swansea story by signing up to our newsletter here.

Organisers say: “For safety, security and to aid traffic movement in the area, some roads must be kept free of parked vehicles.

“Parking restrictions and a vehicle tow-away operation will be in place. If you are affected, please move your vehicle to an alternative location.

“There will be parking restrictions and a tow-away zone from 10am on Friday, July 24 until 5am on Monday, July 27 on both sides of Oystermouth Road / Mumbles Road, both sides of Bryn Road and Mansel Street westbound.

“Swansea Promenade, from the Civic Centre to Sketty Lane, will be prohibited to cyclists from 7am on Thursday, July 23 until 11pm on Tuesday, July 28.

“Emergency access will be maintained at all times.”

Here’s the full list of road closures which will be in operation:

Phase one

Noon on Friday, July 24 until 5am on Monday, July 27

• Oystermouth Road/Mumbles Road will be closed in a westbound direction only (from the junction of West Way to Brynmill Lane).
• There will be no access between the eastbound carriageway of Oystermouth Road and Bond Street, St Helens Road, Beach Street and Gorse Lane
• A 20mph speed restriction will be in force eastbound
• Access to the Marina will be maintained via Dunvant Place

Phase two

8am Saturday, July 25 until 5am on Monday, July 27

• Oystermouth Road/Mumbles Road will be closed in both directions (from the junction of West Way to Sketty Lane).
• Diversions will be in place
• Access to the Marina will be maintained via Dunvant Place
• Access to Argyle Street will be maintained using a short diversion via the Civic Centre
• Pantycelyn Road (between Dyfed Avenue and Townhill Road) and Nicander Parade (between Llewelyn Circle and Creidiol Road) between 8am and 7pm on both days

Additional closure

6am on Saturday, July 25 until 5am on Monday, July 27

• Guildhall Road South will be closed from its junction with Francis Street to Oystermouth Road.

Access to Swansea University and Brynmill Lane will be maintained via Sketty Lane.