Summer at the Green
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Summer at the Green
- Date: 2nd August 2025 - 25th August 2025
- Every week
- Location: Wharf Green
- Cost: Free
Wharf Green in Swindon town centre will be transformed into a pop-up park hosting a number of free family events this summer.
Throughout August, activities such as an outdoor cinema and planetarium, will occupy the square. Each weekend you will see a different theme with a marquee activity taking place. There will also be activities taking place every Wednesday, including art and circus workshops.
The pop-up park, featuring a large artificial grass area, picnic benches, and play elements like hopscotch, a numbered snake and a running track, will remain in place throughout the month.
It can be enjoyed at any time, even when no events are taking place.
The schedule for the month is:
- Creative Arts Weekend with Signal Festival and the South Asian Performing Arts Centre – Saturday, 2 and Sunday, 3 August
- Circus School with the Swindon Circus and Outdoor Arts Project – Wednesday. 6 August
- Sports Weekend with ATB Skateshop – Saturday, 9 and Sunday, 10 August
- Wheelie Wednesday with British Cycling – Wednesday, 13 August
- Outdoor Cinema with Create Studios – Saturday, 16 and Sunday, 17 August
- Art Workshop and Garden Party with Artsite – Wednesday, 20 August
- Planetarium with Immersive Experiences – Saturday, 23 and Sunday, 24 August
- Live music finale with Swindon 105.5– Monday, 25 August
All events and activities are part of the Summer at the Green programme, open to everyone and family-friendly.
No booking is required – just turn up and join in.
Activities are subject to availability and the weather on the day.
