Get ready for another awesome weekend of live music around Swindon! We have one of the best, if not the best live music scenes in the South West, with venues like MECA, The Vic, and many more!

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Thursday 25th

The Vic

RITUAL DIVIDE, DEAD RUBBER DOLLS and THE MEDS (formerly MIRRORED FACES UK Progressive-Grunge/Neo-goth/Melodic Rock

Headliners, RITUAL DIVIDE are an alternative rock band from Swindon – Progressive-Grunge / Neo-goth / melodic rock.

Doors Open: 8:30pm

Tickets: £5adv £6otd

Click HERE for tickets online.

The Castle

Ellis Evason + Support

If you are looking for cool, intimate hip-hop for the contemporary world, look no further than Ellis Evason. Blending everything from old-school soul to jazz to smart lyricism, Evason is nothing if not adventurous and since the release of his second studio album “SINS OF THE FATHER”, he has been working on new collaborative projects with wildly different sounds to his previous records. He remains one of the most constantly evolving and undeniably interesting acts around.

Doors Open: 8:30pm

Bee Hive

Canute’s Plastic Army

This seasoned, mainly acoustic duo brings together the soaring, passionate vocals of Anish and the intricate and dynamic guitar playing of Neil. Songs range between dark folk to bluesy pop-roots with looped effects, anthemic vocals and whispered voices

Time: 8pm

The Tuppenny

THE LONELY TOURIST

Bristol based Glaswegian with a guitar. Plays ‘beard pop’ or ‘pub step’ if you prefer! Pop-folk storytelling of everyday life with catchy melodies and witty humour. This is a free gig as always but please bring cash for the artist hat.

Time: 8:30pm

Village Inn Liddington

Tonight we have our open mic/jam session evening with our Village Inn Players.

Time: 7pm

Crown Inn Aldbourne

Open Mic Nite – Calling all of you music lovers, instrument players or just those of you who love the local talent! Come on down and enjoy open mic night with us again!

Time: 8pm

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Friday 26th

The Vic

RED NOT REALLY PEPPERS

A recently new R.H.C.P tribute formed from a hometown brew of musicians play a FREE ENTRY show from 8:30pm

Bee Hive

STEVE SUMMERS BAND

The Steve Summers Band has made a name for itself as a first class Blues-Rock outfit playing festivals, concerts and gigs throughout the UK and across Europe. The band has released 2 critically acclaimed albums, with 2016’s Rainmakin’ being named as Blues album of the year on the Blues Corner Radio Show.

Time: 8:30pm

Cuetopia

KAYLEIGH

Singing the hits from the 70’s, 80’s,90’s and today…

Time: 7:30pm

Roaring Donkey

AND ‘SOLO

Due to popular demand ‘AND SOLO’ will be back to entertain you on Friday 26 September 2025…DO NOT MISS A great night of 80’s music

Time: 9pm

Queens Tap

GROOVE with BLUE SOUL

Step into the groove and revel in a royal feast of disco, soul, and Motown classics that shall set the dance floor alight.

Time: 9pm

Woodlands Edge

JASON BOORMAN

Jason Boorman (Hits through the decades)

Time: 9pm

Blunsdon Arms

CHELSEA MILLARD

Great drinks – Fantastic live music!

Time: 9pm

Eight Bells Fairford

NMG (NO MIDDLE GROUND)

Time: 9:30pm

Plough Inn Old Town

Jinny & Michelle’s Karaoke

Time: 9pm

Village Inn Liddington

Shut The Front Door ready to rock The Village Inn!

Time: 8pm

Fox & Hounds Wroughton

SAGA LOUTS

Time: 9pm

Nine Elms Shaw

JUKEBOX JAMES

Pop, Rock & Indie hits with Jukebox James

Time: 8:30pm

Cross Keys Royal Wootton Bassett

METSON KARAOKE

Come sing your heart out at the cross keys

Time: 8pm

Brown Jack Wroughton

George Andrews Karaoke

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Saturday 27th

The Vic

Diversify 25

Swindon’s only multi-genre dance event – DnB/Techno /Hard Techno/Old Skool/Hard Trance

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Waiting Room

POST 12

Time: 9pm

Swiss Chalet

BORROWED & BLUE

Time: 9pm

Woodlands Edge

TUNDRA

Time: 9pm

Hop Inn

THE LOST TRADES

HALF OF ONE

Tickets: £8adv

Doors Open: 7:30pm

Coleview Community Centre

THE DAYBREAKERS

Time: 9pm

Non members: £2otd

Queens Tap

RORKES DRIFT

Prepare for an electrifying spectacle as they deliver the anthems of rock royalty – AC/DC, Queen, Bon Jovi, and more.

Time: 9pm

Blunsdon Arms

BLIND LEMON

Great drinks – Fantastic live music!

Time: 9pm

The Ashford

SISTER SISTER

We have The Fabulous Sister Sister so get them dancing shoes on and come to the party

Time: 9pm

Non members: £2otd

Fox & Hounds Wroughton

MiCa

A kick ass female musical duo!

Time: 9pm

Christchurch Community Centre

REM: BY STIPE

Fresh from playing to packed festival crowds, the UK’s leading R.E.M. tribute return by popular demand after last year’s sell-out show. Expect all the hits — Losing My Religion, Everybody Hurts, Man on the Moon — plus some hidden gems for the true fans.

Tickets: £15adv

Doors Open: 7:15pm

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Brown Jack Wroughton

Mitch Coleman FLYING SOLO

Time: 8:30pm

Bakers Arms Stratton

ROCKIN DAVE RILEY

Hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s

Time: 9pm

Kingsdown Inn

RETRO

We have the brilliant RETRO with us from 9pm. Come early & have food before the gig!

Time: 9pm

Jubilee 77 Club Cirencester

OLD FRIENDS Acoustic Duo

We now have BSF ACOUSTIC appearing, a female fronted duo. Look forward to seeing everyone for a fabulous night.

Time: 9pm

Tickets: Non members pay otd

Rose & Crown Highworth

CHARLOTTE FOX

Time: 8pm

Cross Keys Royal Wootton Bassett

JAGERBOMZ

Join us to dance and sing the night away with epic live music at The Cross Keys!

Time: 9pm

The Moonrakers

CHARLIE ANN & LUKE

Time: 9pm

Plough Inn Old Town

The Strattles

Time: 8pm

The Messenger Covingham

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR

LIVE MUSIC – SATURDAY NIGHT ROCK! Shut The Front Door Band are storming into The Messenger! Get ready for an explosive night of classic rock – high energy, big riffs, and all the anthems you love. This band brings serious fire to the stage!

Time: 9pm

Liden Arms

RYAN UPTON

Time: 8:30pm

Phoenix Bar Royal Wootton Bassett

DANNY & THE RANDOMS

A high energy covers band big on audience involvement and playing songs from the 1970s to the present day. Come and get involved!

Time: 8pm

Purton Club

TONY M

There was a misprinted poster saying Oct but is is tonite

Time: 9pm

New Century Club

SAGA LOUTS

Time: 8:30pm

Tickets: Non members £2otd

Goldfinger Tavern Highworth

George Andrews Karaoke

Time: 8pm

Abbeymeads

The Scapegoats

Time: 9pm

Crown Inn Aldbourne

AMANDA

Time: 9pm

Kioki

A Nashville Country Music Experience

Tickets: £10adv

Time: 6pm

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Barrington Arms Shrivenham

MOJO BAND

Join us for a fun night as we host MOJO

Time: 8:30pm

Swindon Conservative Club

REFLECTIONS REVIVAL

Join us for a brilliant evening of live music with the Reflection Revival. With fab drinks prices, a friendly crowd – what more could you want?

Time: 8:30pm

Tickets: Non members £2otd

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Sunday 28th

The Vic (Bottom Bar)

Secret Sunday Sessions presents THE WITCHING TALE plus CHANTELLE SMITH & RICHARD WILEMAN

A collaborative project between Katharine Blake and Michael J York, merging ethereal vocals with atmospheric synthesisers. Drawing inspiration from folklore, nature, and the arcane, the duo weaves hauntingly beautiful soundscapes that blend ancient themes with modern textures, creating a mesmerising journey through mystical storytelling and bewitching melodies

Tickets: £10adv

Doors Open: 7:30pm

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The Vic (Top Bar)

Sunday Sesh Karaoke

Time: 8:30pm

The Moonrakers

DAMM

Time: 4pm

Westcott Place Working Mans Club

MIKEY MIKE

Soul/motown/reggae

Time: 4pm

The Kings

THE VIPERS

Time: 8:30pm

Swindon Supermarine Rugby Club

Swindon Rock n Roll Club

THE FIREBIRDS

Tickets: £12

Doors Open: 2pm

Richard Jefferies Museum

SPLAT THE RAT

Gates Open: 1pm

Music from 2pm