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Things to do in Swindon, October 2026

October 2026: events in Swindon.

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Nigel Havers - Talking B*ll*cks

Mon, Oct 5 · 07:30 PM

Nigel Havers - Talking B*ll*cks

Wyvern Theatre · Swindon

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Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 9 · 07:30 PM

Jen Brister: Reactive

Wyvern Theatre · Swindon

From £28

The Legends in Vegas - After Hours

Sat, Oct 10 · 02:30 PM

The Legends in Vegas - After Hours

Wyvern Theatre · Swindon

From £34

Candlelit string quartet in a church — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10 · 08:30 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay

Christ Church, Swindon · Swindon

From £13

Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10 · 07:00 PM

From The Jam

MECA · Swindon

From £34

Two actors on a dimly lit stage in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 11 · 07:30 PM

Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing

Wyvern Theatre · Swindon

From £32

Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!

Sat, Oct 17 · 07:30 PM

Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!

Wyvern Theatre · Swindon

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Michael Spicer - Hope All's Well

Fri, Oct 23 · 08:00 PM

Michael Spicer - Hope All's Well

Swindon Arts Centre · Swindon

From £17

Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 23 · 08:30 PM

Gaz Brookfield

The Victoria · Swindon

From £17

Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 30 · 07:30 PM

Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From A Really Nice Guy

Wyvern Theatre · Swindon

From £28

People arriving at a glass-fronted event venue at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 31 · 03:00 PM

Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble

Christ Church Swindon · Swindon

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Judi Love: All About The Love

Sat, Oct 31 · 07:30 PM

Judi Love: All About The Love

Wyvern Theatre · Swindon

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Singer performing near candlelit dinner tables — AI-generated illustration

Ongoing · ends Dec 1

Swindon Murder Mystery: Solve the case!

6 Devizes Rd · Swindon

From £8

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

  • Browse film festivals, theatre openings and live-music line-ups
  • Look for Halloween-season events later in the month
  • Check for autumn food and drink festivals while they’re still running