The New Year has well and truly started, and on the Swindon Live Music Scene, this weekend looks awesome!… So what better way to kick off 2026 than to check out one of Swindon’s many live music venues!

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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The Vic – Old Town

SHADES OF SEATTLE

Come experience the very best of MTV’s legendary Unplugged sessions performed live by 90’s Grunge Tribute ‘SHADES OF SEATTLE’

Expect a stripped backed acoustic performance, true to the original shows format, and as close as possible representation of the iconic unplugged sessions.

FEAT. Alice In Chains / Nirvana / Pearl Jam / Stone Temple Pilots + more

Tickets: £10 adv

Doors: 8:30pm

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Queens Tap

EVOLUTION

Shake off the cold by shaking your arses this Friday evening – Happy new year!

Time: 9pm

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Stripy Badger

MiCa – Vocal duo

We’re excited to welcome Mica to the pub on 9th January for what’s sure to be a great night out! Expect fantastic live music, great drinks, and an amazing atmosphere — definitely not one to miss.

Please note: to help create the best evening experience for everyone, children will need to leave by 9:00 PM.

Grab your friends, enjoy the tunes, and join us for a brilliant night at the pub — we can’t wait to see you!

Time: 8:45pm

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Carters Rest Wroughton

George Andrews Karaoke

This Friday we have the return of Swindon’s top Karaoke set up and real good guy George Andrews, with a huge catalogue of songs, some will be ruined some will sing like angels and one or two always shock us on the mic.

Get in early for your seat for this.

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Fox & Hounds Wroughton

Charlotte Fox

Time: 8:30pm