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.
Pop-culture convention with TV and film guests, cosplay competition, gaming, VR experiences and collectables at STEAM.
Community Christmas festival marking the switch-on of the Christmas lights with a festive market, funfair, live music, seasonal food and family entertainment.
Two free weekends of festive family entertainment with live music, crafts, food stalls, fairground rides and the family production 'Mrs Claus' Checklist'.
Vocal harmony quartet G4 play musical theatre showstoppers from Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, Hamilton and Wicked on their Phantoms of the Popera tour.
Easter pantomime version of The Wizard of Oz by Enchanted Entertainment, with Bobby Davro as the Scarecrow and Stevie Ritchie as the Tin Man, suitable for all ages.
Stand-up show by Roy 'Chubby' Brown, the King of British Comedy, at MECA in Swindon.
Vocal harmony group The Overtones bring their festive show 'Jivin' Home For Christmas' to the Wyvern Theatre.
Strictly Come Dancing champion Giovanni Pernice brings his live dance tour 'Unstoppable' to the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon.
A night of live stand-up comedy with headliner Russell Kane, plus Fiona Allen and Burt Williamson, at the Wyvern Theatre.
The 75th Anniversary Tour of Agatha Christie's classic murder mystery 'The Mousetrap', with Susan Penhaligon and Nicholas Bailey.
The acclaimed West End production of Reginald Rose's courtroom thriller about twelve jurors deciding the fate of a young defendant.
Live show of The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain, whose music comes entirely from differently tuned ukuleles and dynamic vocals.
Dickens Theatre Company's 'Revision On Tour' adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic, with Charles Dickens and his tour manager George Dolby playing more than 30 characters.
Christmas extravaganza at the Great Western Railway museum with over 60 market stalls, live entertainment from local schools and Santa's storytime.
Fourth edition of the intergalactic Space Station Pudsey fundraiser for BBC Children in Need, with sci-fi characters like Daleks and Cybermen.
Aldbourne Band plays the score of 'The Snowman' live while the film is screened, followed by a short concert of Christmas tunes, with Christmas activities for children.
Interactive storytelling trail with walkabout actors, fairground rides and live music exploring the folklore of the trees in the Town Gardens.
A festive music show with a top live band and vocalists playing favourite seasonal songs, with dazzling performances and festive visuals.
BAFTA-winning comedian and Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland brings his stand-up show 'Waffle' to the Wyvern Theatre.
Adults-only festive stand-up show by Jim Davidson at Meca Swindon.
Schools from Swindon, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire come together for a Christmas festival of song with up to 1,000 children and professional musicians across four performances.
The Reloaded version of the touring dance and acrobatics show Tap Factory, with eight performers, new scenery, evolved choreography and live music.
Free Christmas programme of tree light switch-ons with live music and Santa visits, plus 'Christmas in the Town Gardens' with crafts, music, food vendors and children's performances.
New Year's Eve party with arrival drinks and canapés, a main course, dessert, DJ and disco to welcome in 2027 at Lydiard Park Hotel.
Annual Christmas tree light switch-ons and festive evenings with Santa, Christmas crafts, story time, face painting, choirs and food stalls across three South Swindon neighbourhoods.
Rhythm of the Dance, the Irish dance and music show, returns as a brand-new Christmas production with festive songs played live.
Musical comedy duo Flo & Joan play their show 'With Feeling', using a real band's setlist to explore what music and comedy are.
The Amy Winehouse Band, fronted by vocalist Bronte Shandé, brings the 'Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour' to MECA Swindon.
Three-course Christmas Day dinner with festive carols at Christ Church, Swindon, to combat loneliness, with a suggested donation of £10 per person.
Screening of four short films from 'The Comic Strip Presents!' followed by a live Q&A with Peter Richardson and Phil Cornwell.
18+ silent disco with three channels of 80s, 90s and 00s classics spun by UK DJs, with a bar and laser displays at STEAM.
Festive afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones and seasonal treats, plus Christmas classics from jazz and swing duo Jazz & The Tonics.
Full-scale reproduction of the Bayeux Tapestry, an information video and other material, with a talk by Dr David Musgrove on 10 November.
Swerve Dance Theatre Company celebrates its twentieth anniversary with a chronological show revisiting its repertoire and a new live work, followed by a Q&A.
Sessions led by STEAM's volunteers, including former railway staff, with guided tours and footplate access to historic GWR locomotives.
Jim Coupland's adaptation of Sophocles' tragedy, produced by Authentik Theatre, as a tense exploration of power, grief and political collapse.
Armistice Day commemoration with the laying of crosses and a two-minute silence at the Cenotaph in Regent Circus.
Fan-run Transformers convention with a trading area for toys and collectables, fan art, guest appearances and talks.
Concert by the pop duo Boyzlife, fronted by former Boyzone members Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden, at M.E.C.A. Swindon.
Charity carol evening with the Swindon Rock Choir and readings by families supported by Julia's House, raising funds for the children's hospice.
Interactive family show where mind-blowing magic collides with exciting science in a mess-filled adventure for all ages.
A night of live professional wrestling headlined by former WWE Superstar Chris Masters ('The Masterpiece') at MECA Swindon.
Family-friendly variety gang show with Scouts and Guides from across Swindon, marking 50 years of the show.
Festive shopping evening with Christmas trees, decorations, gifts and food, live demonstrations and entertainment, with all ticket sales going to Alzheimer's Research UK.
Family concert by The Enchanted Voices with the music of animated films like Frozen, Wicked and Moana, plus pop hits from Taylor Swift and Coldplay.
Interactive 60-minute family production where children become part of the story and take part in festive activities to help save Christmas.
Stand-up show by Mr.B, 'The Gentleman Rhymer', in which he mixes rap favourites, original songs and hip-hop history with fly dancing.
Annual inclusive cabaret of singing, dancing and performance by Reach Inclusive Arts, with drama, art, dance, poetry and comedy from its community groups.
Christmas-themed makers' market with independent traders selling handmade gifts and seasonal treats at The Brunel.
Collector screening of 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' at Vue Swindon with a limited-edition collectible pin and exclusive merchandise.
Christmas season at Lydiard Park, with the State Rooms of Lydiard House Museum decorated for the festive season and guided tours of the St John family history.
The Western Players, Swindon's longest-established amateur dramatics group, stage Patrick Hamilton's murder mystery 'Rope', a drawing-room thriller in continuous time.
Stand-up show by Canadian comedian Tom Stade, fresh from the Edinburgh festival, about the absurdities of modern times.
Stand-up comedian Josh Jones brings his new show 'Confessions Of A Leggy Blond' to Swindon Arts Centre on his 2027-2028 UK tour.
Christmas fayre with local traders, festive shopping, seasonal refreshments and free parking, raising funds for Swindon Foodbank, The Scouts and STEPS.
Adult-only pantomime of Beauty and the Beast by Cattle Productions, a crude and dirty comedy for grown-ups with proceeds to Big Breakfast Plus.
Festive murder mystery dinner theatre around 'Mr. Carroll's Christmas', with a three-course menu, questioning suspects and a DJ and disco until midnight.
Oktoberfest-style brass band Christmas show with mulled wine and beer on tap from the Hop Kettle Brewery.
A festive Christmas show with a circus troupe, acrobatics, singing, dancing and aerial, plus a three-course dinner and candy floss cocktails.
A festive Christmas evening turning the MECA into a big top, with a circus troupe's acrobatics, singing, dancing and aerials, a three-course dinner, cocktails and dancing.
Family Christmas experience at Swindon Designer Outlet where Santa and his toys come to life, with a 25-minute group session every weekend in December.
Prime Youth Theatre's hour-long total theatre adaptation of Shakespeare's The Tempest, with three evening performances.
Michael Bublé tribute show 'Josh as Bublé' with Josh Hindle and his live band at MECA Swindon.
Author Dean Atta talks about his new book 'Big Man' at Bert's Books in Swindon.
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.
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.
London folk singer-songwriter Will Varley plays an intimate one-man acoustic show, drawing on songs from his career and his new album 'Machines Will Never Learn to Make Mistakes Like Me'.
Screening of the war drama 'Pressure', with Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott, part of Create Studios' 'Stories of Home' project.
Festive upcycling workshop where attendees turn a plain jumper into a personalised Christmas jumper, suitable for all abilities.
Screening of Studio Ghibli's 'Arrietty', the adaptation of 'The Borrowers', directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, as part of the 'Sofa Screenings' series.
Choral recital by the local Avebury Vocal Ensemble, conducted by Peter Tims with Tim Eyles at the organ, with works by Mozart, Handel, Verdi, Elgar and Rachmaninov.
Screening of Alejandro G. Iñárritu's satirical environmental comedy 'Digger', with Tom Cruise, John Goodman and Riz Ahmed, as part of Create Studios' Sofa Screenings.
A 70s, 80s and 90s disco party with dancing, confetti showers and a light and laser show at MECA Swindon.
Free dance recital by Momentum Dance Class, led by Jacob Mansfield, showcasing jazz, contemporary, commercial and global dance styles.
Family rave for kids and grown-ups to dance together, with old-school classics and current hits, confetti, bubbles, balloons, light shows and face painting.
Stand-up show by Tom Stade at the Main Auditorium of Swindon Theatres.
Magic show by James Phelan with new material for 2026 at MECA Swindon.
High-energy party bingo night with rave intervals, dance-offs, singalongs and cash prizes.
Monthly Friday family roller disco session at MECA Swindon with ice rink, skate hire and safety equipment included.
Traditional service of lessons and carols celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ at St Mary's Church in Lydiard Tregoze.
Painting class to create a Christmassy scene with a friendly instructor, with a Paint & Sip menu available at Lydiard Park Hotel.
Christmas ghost-telling session at Lydiard House Museum, with local spirits and the history of Christmas 1944, suitable for ages 10 and over.
Adults-only Christmas party with Roaring Twenties glamour, fun casino tables, a two-course set menu and a DJ and disco until midnight.
