Arts and entertainment news
Stay cool at Swindon’s museums this summer
If you’re looking to beat the heat this summer, look no further than Swindon Borough Council’s trio of museums.
Published: Monday, 20th July 2026-
Wiltshire landscape highlighted in new exhibition
A new exhibition has opened at Museum & Art Swindon, highlighting how artist John Piper (1903-92) responded to the landscape and architecture of Wiltshire and Dorset.
Published: Friday, 10th July 2026 -
Summer of events set to take over Lydiard Park
One of Swindon’s most-loved attractions is preparing for a summer extravaganza with a host of fun-filled events taking place over the next few months.
Published: Tuesday, 2nd June 2026 -
Galactic stars return to STEAM next month
Comic Con returns to the STEAM Museum next month, bringing stars from the big and small screen to the heart of Swindon once again.
Published: Wednesday, 6th May 2026 -
Work begins to deliver ‘transformational’ theatre and concert venue in Swindon
A new 2,000‑capacity entertainment venue in Swindon town centre has taken a significant step forward following a £20m funding boost from the Government.
Published: Friday, 20th March 2026 -
Swindon down to the final nine in UK City of Culture 2029 bid
Swindon is celebrating today (18 March) after being longlisted for the UK City of Culture 2029 title, marking a major milestone in the town’s ambitious bid to showcase its creativity and heritage.
Published: Wednesday, 18th March 2026 -
Summer of free family fun coming to Wharf Green
Wharf Green in Swindon town centre will be transformed into a pop-up park hosting a number of free family events this summer.
Published: Friday, 13th June 2025 -
‘Swindon croc’ returns to Museum & Art Swindon
Swindon’s famous ‘croc’ has now returned to its home at Museum & Art Swindon (MAS) in a new exhibition.
Published: Friday, 23rd May 2025 -
STEAM Museum: Return of the Comic Con
Jedi Padawans, wannabe wizards and galactic heroes will descend upon Swindon’s STEAM Museum as Comic Con returns for the third time next month.
Published: Tuesday, 13th May 2025 -
Revolution and Romans at Museum & Art Swindon
Three new exhibitions are opening at Museum & Art Swindon (MAS) in the run-up to its one-year anniversary.
Published: Friday, 28th March 2025 -
Cracking show Gromit! Wrong Trousers to play at STEAM Museum
Everyone’s favourite cheese-loving duo will be arriving at Swindon's STEAM Museum later this year in a live performance of Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers.
Published: Wednesday, 5th March 2025 -
Exhibition celebrating Wessex folk culture coming to Swindon
A first-of-its kind exhibition showcasing folk art and the seasonal customs of the Wessex region is set to open in Swindon next weekend.
Published: Friday, 22nd November 2024 -
Christmas comes to Swindon this month
Christmas festivities in Swindon are set to get underway later this month with a variety of events across the town.
Published: Friday, 8th November 2024 -
Plans for a new state-of-the-art entertainment venue set to take a step forward
Plans to build a new state-of-the-art entertainment venue in Swindon town centre are set to move a step forward when the Council’s Cabinet meets next week (13 November).
Published: Wednesday, 6th November 2024 -
Museum & Art Swindon opens its doors to schools
Children from schools across the Borough are being given a chance to set foot inside the new Museum & Art Swindon (MAS) venue and explore Swindon’s history and art collection.
Published: Friday, 25th October 2024 -
Change at Museum & Art Swindon as new exhibitions set to open
The first set of exhibition changeovers will take place at Museum & Art Swindon, featuring favourites from Swindon’s outstanding modern and contemporary British art collection.
Published: Monday, 14th October 2024 -
Museum & Art Swindon ready to open to the public
A new facility to showcase one of the country’s best collections of modern and contemporary 20th Century British art will open to the public on Tuesday (9 July).
Published: Friday, 5th July 2024 -
Comic Con returns to Swindon’s STEAM Museum this month
Stars of the big and small screen will once again descend on Swindon, as the Film and Comic Con extravaganza returns to the STEAM Museum this month.
Published: Friday, 7th June 2024
