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!
Wyvern Theatre
Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George
Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their feet, in a dynamic show that tactfully and appropriately celebrates the career of one of the most gifted performers of a generation. From Wham! all the way through to the diverse eras of George’s hugely successful solo career, including timeless hits like ‘Careless Whisper’, ‘Faith’, ‘I’m Your Man’, ‘Club Tropicana’, and so many more, the show tells the story of George Michael in the vast repertoire of songs that made him an icon to so many.
Rob Lamberti, definitively & perfectly George, instantly became a fan favourite across social media. Quite simply, as leading theatre blog West End Wilma called, ‘a… brilliant show…. nothing short of perfection, and what a magical way to pay homage to the late and great, Mr George Michael.’ Ditto the Southern Daily Echo commented that the show ‘… had the entire audience from the stalls to the balcony up on their feet dancing.’
Rob Lamberti is a star in his own right after featuring on the BBC’s ‘Even Better Than the Real Thing’ in 2017. Bearing a voice worthy of performing George’s remarkable catalogue of hits, he has gone on to establish a successful career playing homage to his hero. Rob also featured in the Steve Coogan film ‘Greed’.
Tickets: £35.50 – £42.50 (A transaction fee of up to £3.95 may apply).
Click HERE for tickets.
Time: 7:30pm
MECA
TAYLOR FEVER
“GET READY TO SHAKE IT OFF WITH TAYLOR FEVER IN SWINDON”
Get ready to Shake it Off with Taylor Fever; a spectacular, music packed production celebrating pop sensation Taylor Swift!
Experience the eras like never before, from Fearless to Midnights, including hits such as We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Love Story, 22 and I Knew You Were Trouble. This authentic, high energy extravaganza will have you singing and dancing along to Tay-Tay’s biggest anthems as our powerhouse lead vocalist captures the spirit of Taylor surrounded by an amazing squad of dancers.
Taylor Fever has been wowing sold-out audiences across the UK, Ireland and Europe and is the ultimate night for every Swiftie (and mini-Swiftie) in your life. Expect dazzling costume changes and flawless choreography alongside breathtaking lighting and effects to bring you all the magic of a Taylor Swift show. This is more than just a concert. It’s an unforgettable, all ages party. So, are you Ready For It?
Doors open 1 hour prior to the show. Show starts at 7.30pm. Running Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Doors Open: 18:30
Show Starts: 19:30
Tickets:
- £22.50 Standard Ticket,
- £27.50 VIS Ticket – (Very Important Swiftie) Includes Front Row Seat, Priority Meet & Greet, V.I.S Swiftie Selfie Poster
Click HERE for tickets.
The Vic
THE JAM UK – Probably the most authentic tribute to this iconic band
The Jam UK are the ultimate tribute to one of Britain’s most iconic bands, faithfully recreating the energy, sound and style of The Jam at their explosive best. Delivering powerhouse live performances that transport audiences straight back to the late ’70s and early ’80s Mod revival, they capture the raw passion and unmistakable edge that made The Jam a cultural phenomenon.
With a blistering setlist packed with classics like Going Underground, Down in the Tube Station at Midnight and Town Called Malice, The Jam UK bring the soundtrack of a generation back to life.
Even Paul Weller himself has praised their authenticity, remarking: “That sounds like me when I was 19.”
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the music, The Jam UK guarantee a night of unforgettable nostalgia, attitude and energy – keeping the true spirit of The Jam alive for generations to come
Tickets: £6adv – Click HERE.
Doors open: 8:30pm
Queens Tap
THE NAUGHTIES
The Naughties are a four piece covers band playing songs from the often overlooked 00’s era.
Expect soaring vocals, face melting guitar solos and crunching grooves.
Time: 9pm
Swiss Chalet
TOXIC Featuring RHEA
Time: 8pm
Plough Inn Old Town
JORDAN MARVELL
Time: 8pm
Bee Hive
Global Grooves DJ Sets
Time: 8pm
Woodlands Edge
RUBARB & CUSTARD – 80s Nite
Time: 9:30pm
Blunsdon Arms
SPLAT THE RAT
Time: 8:30pm
Shield & Dagger
CALLY
Time: 9pm
Crown Inn Royal Wootton Bassett
AND’SOLO
Time: 9pm
Coleview Community Centre Members Bar
STEVEN TILLEY
Time: 9pm
Tickets: Non members £2otd
King & Queen Highworth
George Andrews Karaoke
Time: 10pm
Waiting Room
DJ ADAM KAYE – Party anthems
Time: 9pm
Phoenix Bar Royal Wootton Bassett
Karaoke
Time: 9pm
Haydon Wick Club
Karaoke
Time: 9pm
Tickets: Non members £2otd
Swindon Conservative Club
LOCARNO BEAT
Time: 9pm
Tickets: Non members £2otd
New Century Club
THE DIMENSIONS
Time: 8:30pm
Tickets: Non members £2otd
Christchurch
Traditional Burns Nite
Burns Night Celebration at Christ Church Community Centre
Following the success of last year’s much-loved and well-attended evening, we are delighted to welcome back a traditional Scottish Burns Night hosted by Wellness in Grace, in partnership with Christ Church.
Join us for a warm and convivial celebration of Scotland’s national poet, featuring a hearty three-course Scottish feast, including the Selkirk Grace and the Ode to a Haggis. The evening will also include open mic poetry and the option to enjoy a Scottish malt whisky tasting. A complimentary drink is included on arrival, with a cash bar available throughout the evening.
Ticket options:
£18 – Three-course meal*
£26 – Three-course meal with Scottish malt whisky tasting*
*Includes complimentary drink on entry
Date: Saturday 24 January 2026
Time: 7.00pm
An evening of good food, poetry and fellowship — early booking is recommended.
Tickets: £18 -£26 (Click HERE).
Time: 7pm
Entertainment Swindon 
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