This is how you discover Swindon.

Do Swindon makes it simple to discover what’s happening in Swindon, from events and activities to everyday moments that bring the town to life.

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Before you write off the weekend, take a look around.

There’s always something happening in Swindon, you just need to know where to find it. From family-friendly days out to late-night laughs, find the right way to spend your day without overthinking or overspending.

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What's on in Swindon? View all upcoming events

Free Do Swindon

24/07/2026 - 01/08/2026 Various arts venues across Swindon

Signal Festival 2026

A radical showcase of talent and opportunity for Swindon's young people 9 - 25. Signal cultivates art, supports artists and enriches audiences. Let's Celebrate Together!

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Paid Hear Swindon

11/07/2026 Town Gardens

The Alter Eagles

The Alter Eagles are delighted to bring their celebration of one of the best-loved bands of a generation for the first time ever to the Bowl.

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Free See Swindon

11/07/2026 - 12/07/2026 Richard Jefferies Museum

Steam and Cream Teas 2026

Vintage machinery, cream teas, artisan stalls, live music on both days, fibre arts exhibition upstairs.

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Paid See Swindon

18/07/2026 - 19/07/2026 Wyvern Theatre

Zog

This feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in a delightful musical for children.

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What makes Swindon different?

A town where creativity grows naturally out of everyday life.

What makes Swindon different is how much of its cultural life is shaped by people who live here. Ideas grow locally, events feel close to the communities they’re made for, and creativity shows up in everyday places as well as big moments. It’s a town where culture isn’t confined to one area or audience, but spread across neighbourhoods, spaces and seasons. Do Swindon brings that activity into focus, helping more people see what’s happening and feel confident getting involved.

What is Do Swindon?

Learn about Swindon

The heart of Do Swindon is built on the idea that creative experiences can make life better: they bring people together, spark expression and help you enjoy more of what makes Swindon so great. 

Who are we?

An insight into how Do Swindon works, the partnerships behind it and how activity across the town is supported, championed and connected.

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What we cover

Do Swindon covers arts and cultural events and activities that bring people together through shared experience, ideas or creativity, whether it’s planned, spontaneous, big, small, loud or quiet.

UK City of Culture

Swindon is one of the nine towns and cities successfully longlisted for the UK City of Culture 2029, a national programme celebrating places with strong ideas, creativity and community spirit.

What is UK City of Culture

More of what Swindon has to offer

Free See Swindon

11/04/2026 - 31/01/2027 Museum and Art Swindon

How You See Me: 400 Years of Portraiture from Swindon’s Museums

Portraits from Swindon Museums exploring class, status and gender across British history. NB: Monday and Sunday Closed.

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Paid See Swindon

02/05/2026 - 28/02/2027 STEAM Museum

Exhibition: The General Strike

The General Strike – the GWR’s Story in Print looks at the GWR’s response to the strike through the posters and notices produced at the time

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Free Hear Swindon

Every Sunday (May-Sep).

Richard Jefferies Museum

Lazy Summer Sundays

Live music from around the region and a mixture of genres, and monthly art exhibitions upstairs.

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Free See Swindon

09/05/2026 - 27/02/2027 Museum and Art Swindon

Beneath the Surface: A Century of Studio Ceramics in Britain

Beneath the Surface looks at the history of studio ceramics in Britain, from the early 1900s until today. NB: Monday and Sunday Closed.

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Swindon's places

These places are hubs for activity, collaboration and ideas happening across Swindon.

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Museum and Art Swindon

Museum & Art Swindon is a vibrant and creative cultural destination for everyone, sharing Swindon’s stories through its diverse collections.

Museum & Art Swindon

Old Town, Swindon

Old Town Swindon is a vibrant and historic destination, known for its independent businesses, welcoming community and lively atmosphere.

More about Old Town

STEAM Museum

STEAM tells the story of the men and women who built, operated and travelled on 'God's Wonderful Railway'.

STEAM Museum

Town Gardens, Swindon

The Bowl is an art deco outdoor venue in the heart of Old Town that hosts a range of cultural and community summer events.

Town Gardens

What people are saying...

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As a mum of two boys, I'm always on the look out for things to do, especially things to do for free! This site is going to be so useful!

Talia Wood

Local mum and Primary School Teacher

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"It’s great to have a single resource to see all the great things that are going on in and around our town. Thank you, Do Swindon for making it easy to find something great to do!"

Graeme Leighfield

Swindon Resident

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We have so many events happening all around the parish. It's great to have another place to let people know about them.

Abi

Events & Venues Manager, South Swindon Parish Council

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We always hear that there're loads of cultural activities to enjoy in Swindon, but they can sometimes be hard to find. This website is a great solution to that!