Entertainment Swindon

South Swindon Parish Council is proud to announce the launch of its highly anticipated summer programme of live events for 2026, which is now available to book via www.towngardens-swindon.co.uk. The season is set to bring a dynamic mix of comedy, theatre, live music and family-friendly performances to the iconic Town Gardens Bowl, with ticket prices frozen at 2024’s prices.

With an extra special performance from Swindon’s own EXTC headlining the season on 18^th July, alongside fan-favourites Supersonic Queen and Rock The Tots returning for the fourth year running, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this summer at Swindon’s unique outdoor venue, set in the heart of the beautiful Town Gardens in Old Town.

Kicking off the season on 3^rd May, to celebrate the 90^th anniversary of the Town Gardens Bowl, join Pinch Punch for a one-of-a-kind, totally improvised, totally hilarious murder mystery, Locomotive for Murder.

If you’re looking for ways to entertain the kids this summer, there’s plenty of events just for them.  Experience classical music in a baby-friendly show with Music for Miniatures on 7^th June, treat your little dancers to their first ballet at Alice in Wonderland on 2^nd August, or bring the whole family together for the superstars of wrestling as they head to Swindon with KAPOW Wrestling on 1^st August.

3^rd May: Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit
5^th June: The Mumford and Sons Story
7^th June: Music for Miniatures: Up in the Air
12^th June: ShakeItUp: The Improvised Shakespeare Show
13^th June: The Kate Bush Experience
19^th June: Parody of the Rings
20^th June: OASIZ
4^th July: Seriously Collins: A Tribute to Phil Collins and Genesis
5^th July: The (Almost) Complete History of Britain
11^th July: The Alter Eagles
12^th July: The Great Gatsby
18^th July: EXTC: XTC’s Terry Chambers and Friends
23^rd July: Comedy Club 4 Kids
25^th July: Supersonic Queen
28^th July: The Great Baldini Presents: The Family Magic Show
29^th July: Rock The Tots: Summer Party!
30^th July: The Mushroom Show
31^st July: Sabrina Carpenter Tribute
1^st August: KAPOW Wrestling
2^nd August: Alice in Wonderland

For full details and to book your tickets, visit www.towngardens-swindon.co.uk and click ‘What’s On’.