Gig Listing Saturday 21st February 2026

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! The Vic THE DAYBREAKERS Dexys! Levellers! Pogues! The Cure!Bunnymen! Smiths! And many more! Time: 8:30pm Christ Church U2…

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February 19, 2026

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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!

The Vic

THE DAYBREAKERS

Dexys! Levellers! Pogues! The Cure!
Bunnymen! Smiths! And many more!

Time: 8:30pm

Christ Church

U2 Baby – U2 Tribute

U2Baby are one of the world’s most respected U2 tribute bands. Renowned for their authentic portrayal of the legendary Irish rock group. With a deep passion for U2’s music, the band meticulously recreates the sound, energy, and atmosphere of U2’s live performances, covering everything from the soaring anthems to the intimate ballads. Featuring seasoned musicians who bring the essence of Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. to life, U2Baby has earned a reputation for delivering high-energy shows that captivate audiences.

Known for their attention to detail, U2Baby replicates U2’s most beloved hits, from the anthemic “With or Without You” and “Where the Streets Have No Name” to the introspective “One” and “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” Their shows are a celebration of U2’s music, creating an immersive experience for fans who want to relive the magic of seeing U2 live.

Tickets: £16adv (Click HERE).

Doors Open: 6:45pm

Queens Tap

The Worried Men

Time: 9pm

The Castle – Old Town

ADDERS – FOCUS THIRTY

we welcome the fantastic Adders, a modern rock band from the south of England, with support from Focus Thirty. Expect an original night of music.

Time: 8:30pm

The Plough – Old Town

PULSE

Time: 8pm

Swiss Chalet

MOJO

Time: 8pm

Woodlands Edge

EVOLUTION

Time: 9pm

Wine Bar – Highworth

Time Bomb Vinyl Nite DJ Set

Time: 6pm

Wyvern Tavern

Fabulous Miss Bridy & The 2 Notes

Time: 10pm

Blunsdon Arms

Drew Bryant

Time: 9pm

Bakers Arms – Stratton

Karaoke/Disco

Time: 8:30pm

Baristocats Coffee Lounge – Commercial Road

The Last Brew Before The Coup

Subject A in DUB are experts in the dark arts of echo, reverb and delay. According to Jane’s Defence Weekly, Good Housekeeping and N Gauge Railway Modeller, Subject A in DUB have got the riddim.

Emma Doupé is unique. She is the only known citizen of Idaho who prefers oat milk to potatoes.
If there was a Venn diagram with a circle for Emo musicians and another for Autoharp players, Emma would be the only living person in the intersect.
That’s actually true.

Phil Gilvin’s volatility on stage is legendary. If Swindon Town win on Saturday you’ll be in for a real treat, if they lose, best take cover. It could all kick off big time.

Mr Love and Justice are the 3 identical triplets and musicians cloned from the DNA of Billy Bragg. They narrowly missed out on worldwide fame and fortune, arriving on this earth just 3 days after Dolly the sheep was born.
Weirdly, Mr is a woman, Love is a misanthropist and Justice is a disgraced high court judge.

Shades Of Silver got their name after they were involved in a shocking industrial accident at the Pandora electro-plating factory during the busy period leading up to Valentine’s Day.
Fortunately it hasn’t compromised their ability to play jazz music.

Thomas Haynes (heir to the workshop manual millions), aka Grasslands was brought up by badgers until he was 5 years old. Consequently he knows a lot about grass and ecology but struggles to find the right buttons to switch off his electronic noise making things at the end of his set. That’s his performance set not his badger’s sett.
It could end up being a very long evening. (EDIT: Tom has decided to perform his 13 string guitar set. It’s like a 12 string but it’s ——– 13.)

Some say it is difficult to accurately describe Zero Gravity Tea Ceremony. I have to disagree.
He does exactly what it says on the packet.
He basically recreates the majesty and calmness of a Japanese tea ceremony in outer space* while playing a guitar and shit.
(*availability of launch times are subject to change dependant on weather conditions and prevailing celestial events so bus replacement service may be substituted or a coffee shop)

Tommo is the secret lovechild of Karl Pilkington and Al Murray. He has been a keen supporter of Baristocats for a number of years and embraces his sometimes wayward neuro-divergancies to the full.
Although Tommo’s oeuvre is mainstream, his often unpredictable delivery will be a (delightful) journey for all of us.
Be beguiled and afraid as you are invited to enter Tommo’s World.

More acts and details will follow…

Time: 2pm to 10:30pm

Beni’s Wine Bar

Cally

Time: 9pm

St Peters Church – Marlborough

Marquee Square Heroes – Marillion Tribute

As the 40th anniversary celebrations of Misplaced Childhood continue to captivate Marillion fans across the UK, acclaimed tribute band Marquee Square Heroes are bringing their powerful and emotionally charged recreation of Fish-era Marillion to the atmospheric St Peter’s Church, Marlborough, on Saturday 21 February 2026.

Following a series of sold-out shows in 2025, this special performance will feature Misplaced Childhood in its entirety, from the haunting opening of Pseudo Silk Kimono to the uplifting finale of White Feather. Expect all the passion, precision and theatrical energy that made the original 1985 masterpiece such a landmark in British progressive rock.

The tour also marks the anniversary of Brief Encounter, the live EP that helped establish Marillion’s cult following in the United States. Fans can look forward to a set that not only celebrates the music but also recreates the atmosphere of Marillion’s golden era, complete with soaring vocals, intricate guitar lines, and lush keyboards resonating beautifully within the church’s gothic space. In addition, Marquee Square Heroes will perform other tracks from the Fish-era Marillion back catalogue, including songs from Clutching at Straws and the Market Square Heroes EP.

For prog enthusiasts, this is more than a tribute performance. It is a lovingly crafted experience that captures the emotional heart and creative spirit of one of the genre’s most cherished albums.

Doors Open: 7:00pm

Performance: 7:30pm

Tickets: £15adv (Click HERE).

Tickets on The Door: £18.50

Sonny’s Bar

Wax Masters Vinyl Event

Time: 7pm

Haydon Wick Club

Toxic Girls

Time: 9pm

Tickets: £2otd (Non Members)