After a successful inaugural event in 2025, Swinterfest will return with a line up of music, comedy, poetry and art events.
Gigs and new events will be held at multiple venues around the town.
At The Hop in Old Town, the opening night on Thursday, January 29 starts at 7pm.
The line-up features Harmony Asia, Mac Lloyd, Flo & The Escape Lane (Trio), Mr Love & Justice, and then Canute’s Plastic Army closing the night at 10pm.
The event is open to those aged 16 and over when accompanied by an adult.
The Pulpit on Devizes Road will host Swinterfest’s first-ever poetry open-mic, starting at 7pm on the same evening.
On January 30, the Swindon Old Town Comedy Club will present a comedy night at the Christ Church Community Centre, headlined by Ricky Balshaw (known for appearances on Channel 4, Sky, BBC, Comedy Central), with support from Eva Binderman and Joe Merchant.
Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start, £12 advance bookings or £15 on the door.
The Victoria will also host a music night for anyone aged 18 or over on January 30, from 7pm.
The line-up includes Sunkats, Mezzanine, Careful, Spider, Dreamweapon, Boss Cloth, and I See Orange.
A creative afternoon fringe event will take place at Rudi’s Bar in the town centre on Saturday, January 31.
Run in partnership with Brush Party, the session invites people to paint a winter sheep with guidance from artist Sam.
Tickets cost £33 and include a complimentary Mimosa. To book, email [email protected].
The Castle will feature performances from 2pm.
Acts include Seren Maskelyne, Ursa Way, Between The Lines, Loophole, Flora Fiora, English Weather, Thort Crimes, Liddington Hill, Riviera Arcade, and Chasing Dolls.
Under-18s are welcome until 5pm with an adult.
The festival closes at The Beehive on February 1, starting at 1.30pm.
The final day includes Half of One, John Coventry, M3G, George Wilding, St. Fian, Fly Yeti Fly, Bluebeard & The Desperate Hours, Burn The Midnight Oil, Courting Ghosts, and Matt Owens & The Delusional Vanity Project.
Donations for all events will go to Prospect Hospice.
A spokesperson describes the event as “a festival during the winter months to bring our great community together once again and to act as… and injection of happiness into Swindon at a time of year when it’s really needed”.
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