Screening of the short film 'Unauthorised Absence', directed by Georgia Parris, to raise awareness of the challenges many families face.
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.
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.
Armistice Day commemoration with the laying of crosses and a two-minute silence at the Cenotaph in Regent Circus.
The Western Players, Swindon's longest-established amateur dramatics group, stage Patrick Hamilton's murder mystery 'Rope', a drawing-room thriller in continuous time.
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.
Monthly Wednesday evening of poems and recitations at The Pulpit pub in Old Town, in association with Poetry Swindon.
Stand-up show by Mr.B, 'The Gentleman Rhymer', in which he mixes rap favourites, original songs and hip-hop history with fly dancing.
Vocal harmony group The Overtones bring their festive show 'Jivin' Home For Christmas' to the Wyvern Theatre.
Festive upcycling workshop where attendees turn a plain jumper into a personalised Christmas jumper, suitable for all abilities.
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.
Monthly open-mic poetry night hosted by Rebecca Rocker, with a professional headliner and three-minute spots for local poets and songwriters.
Fourth edition of the intergalactic Space Station Pudsey fundraiser for BBC Children in Need, with sci-fi characters like Daleks and Cybermen.
A night of live stand-up comedy with headliner Russell Kane, plus Fiona Allen and Burt Williamson, at the Wyvern Theatre.
High-energy bingo night with rave intervals, dance-offs and singalongs at MECA Swindon.
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.
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.
Comedian Joe Wells brings his stand-up show 'Daddy Autism' to the Swindon Arts Centre, exploring fatherhood through the lens of neurodiversity.
Concert by the pop duo Boyzlife, fronted by former Boyzone members Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden, at M.E.C.A. Swindon.
Live show of The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain, whose music comes entirely from differently tuned ukuleles and dynamic vocals.
Screening of four short films from 'The Comic Strip Presents!' followed by a live Q&A with Peter Richardson and Phil Cornwell.
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.
Festive edition of the touring rock 'n' roll variety show, with singalong hits, comedy and performances for the Christmas season.
Stage show by the Kray twins' official biographer, Fred Dinenage, revealing stories and recordings from their lives.
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.
Monthly under-fives session with songs, craft, play and a story around a historic locomotive at the Great Western Railway museum.
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.
Swindon comedian Sam Michael brings his debut solo stand-up show, 'World's Oldest Man', to the Swindon Arts Centre.
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.
Musical comedy duo Flo & Joan play their show 'With Feeling', using a real band's setlist to explore what music and comedy are.
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.
Free dance recital by Momentum Dance Class, led by Jacob Mansfield, showcasing jazz, contemporary, commercial and global dance styles.
Fan-run Transformers convention with a trading area for toys and collectables, fan art, guest appearances and talks.
Screening of 'Naza', an investigative documentary shot from the rooftops of Tel Aviv about the use of AI and automated surveillance in the war on Gaza, part of the 'Stories of Home' project.
Stand-up show by Tom Stade at the Main Auditorium of Swindon Theatres.
Community Christmas festival marking the switch-on of the Christmas lights with a festive market, funfair, live music, seasonal food and family entertainment.
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.
Magic show by James Phelan with new material for 2026 at MECA Swindon.
Festive shopping evening with Christmas trees, decorations, gifts and food, live demonstrations and entertainment, with all ticket sales going to Alzheimer's Research UK.
Screening of 'Primetime', Lance Oppenheim's fiction film with Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen, part of Create Studios' Sofa Screenings.
Annual inclusive cabaret of singing, dancing and performance by Reach Inclusive Arts, with drama, art, dance, poetry and comedy from its community groups.
High-energy party bingo night with rave intervals, dance-offs, singalongs and cash prizes.
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.
The Kentwood Show Choir returns to the Wyvern Theatre with the Kentwood Cracker, a Christmas cracker of seasonal music, carols, fun and laughter.
Curator talk by Helen Ritchie of the Fitzwilliam Museum on the stoneware pottery of Katharine Pleydell-Bouverie and Norah Braden at Coleshill House.
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.
Adults-only workshop with a demonstration by Wild Thoughts Floristry on sustainable wreath-making with fresh foliage and seasonal decorations.
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.
Monthly Friday family roller disco session at MECA Swindon with ice rink, skate hire and safety equipment included.
Christmas extravaganza at the Great Western Railway museum with over 60 market stalls, live entertainment from local schools and Santa's storytime.
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.
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.
Christmas-themed fun run with 3km or 5km course where participants choose Team Santa or Team Rudolph, raising funds for the Brighter Futures Meadows Appeal.
Stand-up show by Canadian comedian Tom Stade, fresh from the Edinburgh festival, about the absurdities of modern times.
Charity carol evening with the Swindon Rock Choir and readings by families supported by Julia's House, raising funds for the children's hospice.
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.
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.
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 night with an arrival drink, a festive buffet and a DJ playing party classics until midnight.
Two free weekends of festive family entertainment with live music, crafts, food stalls, fairground rides and the family production 'Mrs Claus' Checklist'.
Interactive storytelling trail with walkabout actors, fairground rides and live music exploring the folklore of the trees in the Town Gardens.
Adults-only Christmas party with Roaring Twenties glamour, fun casino tables, a two-course set menu and a DJ and disco until midnight.
Dance showcase celebrating the talent of Swindon Dance's youth groups, with a VIP session held in the evening by invitation only.
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.
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.
Festive tap dance showcase by Swindon Dance's community tap dancers of all ages, followed by a Christmas social with festive tunes and seasonal nibbles.
Monthly session for children aged 2 to 5 with songs, craft, play and a themed story inspired by an object from the Museum of the Great Western Railway.
Stand-up comedy night at M.E.C.A. Swindon with doors opening at 6:30pm.
Interactive Christmas show with puppetry and snow effects for children under eight, where visitors help the Head Elf prepare for Christmas Eve.
Adults-only Christmas party with live music and a DJ from The Disco Dollz, a themed retro disco buffet and glow sticks.
Alternative bingo night with rave intervals and dance-offs at M E C A Swindon, suitable for hen, stag or student nights out.
Members' centenary show of the Swindon & District Canine Society, marking its 100th year with around 100 dogs.
Festive afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones and seasonal treats, plus Christmas classics from jazz and swing duo Jazz & The Tonics.
Adults-only festive stand-up show by Jim Davidson at 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.
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.
