| Festival | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Swindon Festival of Literature | Spring (May) | Authors, readings, talks. Various venues. |
| Pride Swindon | Summer | LGBTQ+ celebration. Parade, events. See events/pride-in-swindon. |
| Lydiard Proms | Summer | Outdoor concerts at Lydiard Park. |
| Swindon half marathon | Autumn | Running event. |
| Christmas lights switch-on | November | Town centre. |
Source: Event organisers
Swindon Festival of Literature
One of the UK's longest-running literature festivals, held in May. Authors, poets, and speakers appear at venues around Swindon. Check the festival website for the current programme.
Pride Swindon
See our Pride Swindon guide for parade, events, and dates.
Lydiard Proms
Outdoor summer concerts at Lydiard Park – often classical or popular music. Bring a picnic and blanket.
Information correct as of February 2026. Dates vary. Check event websites and our events page.