Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
The Big Hat Cabaret returns to Swindon's STEAM Museum on Friday 27 November at 7:00pm, the first show since 2023. Put on by Reach Inclusive Arts, the night brings together disabled artists across music, dance, theatre, comedy and poetry, with tickets at £5 for adults and £3 for children.


45-minute talk by Dr David Musgrove on the Bayeux Tapestry, followed by a 15-minute Q&A, with a full-scale reproduction on view.

Full-scale reproduction of the Bayeux Tapestry, an information video and other material, with a talk by Dr David Musgrove on 10 November.

Life in Mono play a dark, immersive mix of grunge, alt-rock and post-metal at The Victoria, with support from Delay Dream and Essential Formulas.
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Old Town's Day of the Dead festival returns to Wood Street on Sunday 1 November, from 13:00 to 18:00. The programme includes live music from Mariachi Bravo de Puebla and Zambalando, a Light Parade and a public ofrenda. Entry is by voluntary donation.

HW Models is a diecast car shop in Westmead, Swindon, focused on Hot Wheels and Matchbox, with over 30 years in the diecast world. This post covers the stock, example prices, reviews, services, and how to get there.

The Amy Winehouse Band, fronted by vocalist Bronte Shandé, brings the 'Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour' to MECA Swindon.

Michael Bublé tribute show 'Josh as Bublé' with Josh Hindle and his live band at MECA Swindon.

High-energy bingo night with rave intervals, dance-offs and singalongs at MECA Swindon.

High-energy bingo night with rave intervals, dance-offs and singalongs at MECA Swindon.

Stand-up show by Tom Stade at the Main Auditorium of Swindon Theatres.
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Christmas pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk at the Wyvern Theatre, with Richie Anderson, Jamie Leahey and panto dame David Ashley, dazzling sets and audience participation.

Community Christmas festival marking the switch-on of the Christmas lights with a festive market, funfair, live music, seasonal food and family entertainment.

Pop-culture convention with TV and film guests, cosplay competition, gaming, VR experiences and collectables at STEAM.

Two free weekends of festive family entertainment with live music, crafts, food stalls, fairground rides and the family production 'Mrs Claus' Checklist'.

A night of live stand-up comedy with headliner Russell Kane, plus Fiona Allen and Burt Williamson, at the Wyvern Theatre.