Who said there’s nothing to do in Swindon??? Here at Entertainment Swindon we are often puzzled by this sort of comment on the Swindon Facebook groups…
This summer, event organisers across Swindon are going to prove you so so wrong! Here we go!
Old Town Festival
Date: 24th May to 7th June
Location: Various venues across Old Town (Click HERE for full details).
What to expect: Organised by Friends of Old Town, this vibrant celebration of art and culture brings two weeks of eclectic fringe events to life before culminating in an unforgettable, high energy street party!
Old Town Festival Street Party
The Old Town Festival Street Party the final event of the two-week Old Town Festival, bringing it to a spectacular close. Taking over Wood Street — the heart of Old Town — historic surroundings come alive with live music, sizzling food stalls, cold drinks, and a friendly crowd.
Date: Sunday 7th June
Time: 2:00 to 5pm
Swindon Old Town Comedy Festival
Launch event on Sunday 31st May with Sara Pascoe headlining, then events between 8-14 June at Town Gardens Bowl, The Hop Inn, The Pulpit, The Vic and Christchurch Community Centre.
Location: Various venues
Swindon Old Town Comedy Club presents:
Swindon’s FIRST Independent Comedy Festival, featuring some of the hottest comics in the UK including: Sara Pascoe, Ivo Graham, Harriet Kemsley, Sandro Ford, Fiona Allen, and many, many more!
Swindon Arts Fringe Festival SWAF
Date: 15th to 28th June
Location: Various across town centre area.
Click HERE for full details.
More information, including about the launch event on 13th June.
Best Mates Summer Party
Date: 8th August
Location: Town Gardens Bowl
Time: 1-10pm
Organised by charity Best Mates, this day-long party will include music, food and drink.
Click HERE for more details.
Street Food Festival
Date: Sunday 30th August
Location: Old Town
Time: 12-5pm
Expect a buzzing explosion of global flavours, sizzling street eats, and live vibes lighting up the heart of Old Town. Organised by Friends of Old Town.
Swindon Shuffle
Date: 9th to 13th September, (with extra summer events).
Location: Venues around Old Town – to be announced.
Live grassroots music around Old Town venues, raising funds for charity Prospect Hospice.
It’s the 20th anniversary year of The Shuffle!
Keep an eye on the Facebook page for all the updates!
Swindon Open Studios
Date: 19th to 20th & 26th to 27th September
Location: Various locations across Swindon
A fantastic opportunity to meet artists, makers and creatives in venues throughout the town.
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