Swindon's biggest events in 2024

90S HANGOVER WITH CHRIS MOYLES

Location: The County Ground, County Road, Swindon, SN1 2ED

Dates: 25th May

Event Information: Playing the biggest tunes from the 90s, from Blur to Britney, Pulp to Prodigy and everything in between.

From his time on BBC Radio 1, and now host of the breakfast show on Radio X, there's no better man than Chris Moyles to take you on a journey through the best music of the best decade delving through indie, rock, pop and dance.  

Price: From £30

Swindon Cheese & Chilli Festival

Dates: 6th-7th July 2024

Location: Lydiard Park, Barbury Castle, The Ridgeway, SN5 3PA

Event Information: The Swindon Cheese and Chilli Festival are back in Swindon for 2023. The event is now in its 6th year! The event in 2024 will bring an amazing array of tastes, colours and experiences to town and is a ‘must go to event’. Come rain or shine, the event will be fantastic!

The Cheese and Chilli Festival is the only show in the UK which celebrates both Cheese and Chilli within a family festival setting. There are between 70 and 100 traders at each show along with a children’s play zone.

Price: From £8.80pp

Minety Music Festival

Location: Kinch's Fields, Hornbury Hill, Minety SN16 9QH

Dates: 4th-7th July

Event Information: Minety Music Festival is once again bringing the party to the village in 2024 as this brilliant all-out music festival on the outskirts of Swindon prepares to welcome people from all over the country seeking to rock out in the summer sun.

With over 100 bands and acts across 4 stages, this 3 day music festival in the village of Minety offers an amazing summer weekend! Expect great live music, family activities and workshops, delicious food and drinks, all over the weekend and book your day or full weekend camping tickets now to avoid missing out.

Price: 

• £0 Baby Entry
• £35 Child Entry
• £40 Youth Entry
• £90 Adult Entry
• £210 Family Entry (x2 Adult, x2 Children/Youth)

BEER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

Location: 74 High Street, Cricklade, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 6DD

Dates: 26th - 29th July

Event Information: The Red Lion Cricklade is hosting an exciting annual Beer and Music Festival this summer! The festival will feature a wide selection of beer as well as live music performers and talented artists.

This event is perfect for beer enthusiasts to come together while enjoying great live music! Be sure to mark your calendars and come out and enjoy all that The Beer and Music Festival has to offer.

Old Town Festival

INFO BELOW FROM 2023, 2024 TBC

Location: Old Town

Event Information: Old Town Festival is returning to Swindon in 2023 after another brilliant turnout last year. As the community of Old Town is brought together to show off the very best of Swindon, you can celebrate in a friendly all-inclusive environment.

From a Family Fun Day to brilliant concerts at the Town Gardens Bowl, there is something for everyone at Old Town Festival 2023. All events are free to attend so get on over to Old Town for a day out filled with fun and hopefully sun!

Price: Free

MY DAD'S BIGGER THAN YOUR DAD FESTIVAL 2024

Where: Swindon

About: This event is an all day music festival raising funds for Prospect Hospice in memory of David Young.:

• 15 acts over two stages
• Licensed bar
• Street food
• Independent business market
• Children's entertainment
• ...and more to be confirmed

Address: The Town Gardens Bowl, Swindon

Summer at The Bowl

Location: Old Town Gardens

Dates: Friday 3rd May 2024 to Sunday 18th August 2024

Event Information: This summer, the Town Gardens presents a plethora of summer events starting from May 2024! Check out the schedule here.

The Royal International Air Tattoo

Location: RAF Fairford

Event Information: Look to the skies because the World’s greatest airshow is back and better than ever before in 2024 at RAF Fairford as thousands flock to see the world's best military and private aircraft produce a weekend of incredible aviation action.

Join the Royal International Air Tattoo for an unrivalled celebration of incredible aviation shows, brilliant military planes, and a chance to get up close and inside some of the best aircraft from around the globe.

Enjoy a day of adrenaline-packed fun with the family as The Royal International Air Tattoo welcomes militaries from around the globe to Fairford this July for what is set to be a weekend of breathtaking fun.

Dates: 19th-21st July 2024

Price: Various priced tickets available

Swindon and Wiltshire Pride

Location: Westlecot Road Entrance, Swindon, Old Town, SN1 4EU

Event Information: In August 2024, help transform Swindon into a rainbow of colour for Swindon and Wiltshire Pride. Returning to Old Town’s beautiful gardens, Wiltshire’s biggest pride festival will feature live entertainment, food and drink, fun for all ages, and lots more at this all-day LGBTQIA+ event.

Date: 10th August 2024

Price: Free

COTSWOLD FEST

Location: South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester, GL7 5RD

Dates: 26th - 28th July

Event Information: Join Cotswold Fest 2024 for a laid-back weekend in the heart of the Cotswolds!

Camp under the stars, groove to local bands, and dive into family fun and tasty local eats. Cotswold Fest is a celebration of community, music, food & drink, and the beautiful countryside - head down and make unforgettable memories.

Price: £7.50 – £69

THE CRICKLADE FESTIVAL

Location: Cricklade High Street

Dates: 9th June

Event Information: Enjoy a fun-packed day of free, family entertainment at the Cricklade Festival 2024!

Come and join The Cricklade Festival in embracing the wonderful world in which we live, with food, music and dance from all over the world.

Price: Free!

WANBOROUGH SHOW

Location: Church Meadow - Upper Wanborough, Nr Swindon, SN4 0DA

Dates: 19th August

Event Information: Wanborough Show is an annual carnival that brings family, fun and laughter together. 

This year there will be local acts from the people who know the area best. There will be good food, drinks and music with events like Dog Show, Fun Fair, Craft Tent, Children’s Show and much more. Grab your tickets and watch the parade or get creative and enter yourself!

Price: 

• Adults - £7
• Concessions - £3.50
• Children (5+) - £3
• Children under 5s - Free!