Old Town Festival is back for another year and this time with an even bigger focus on the Arts!
Our Sponsors
What’s on
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Family Fun Day - Sunday 1st June 2025
A family friendly celebration in Town Gardens featuring live performances, food&drink stalls, children’s activities, local makers market, art & nature workshops. Come see “The Enchanted Garden” story walk, and uncover the stories and secrets of Town Gardens, with a family Quiz Trail! Family Fun Day brings the community together for a joyful, cultural day out in one of Swindon’s most iconic green spaces.
Town Gardens, 12-5 pm
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Fringe Events Week - 1st-8th June 2025
Fringe Week showcases Swindon’s creativity through a diverse programme of intimate events and workshops across Old Town. From live music and theatre to heritage walks, art sessions, and talks, the week brings together local talent and community voices for an exciting series of small-scale cultural experiences.
See full listings below
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Wood Street Party - Sunday 8th June 2025
The festival’s grand finale, the Wood Street Party transforms Swindon’s historic high street into a lively pedestrian zone filled with live music, street food, performance, and family entertainment. With a buzzing, summer atmosphere, it’s a joyful day celebrating community spirit in the heart of Old Town.
Wood Street, 12-5 pm
Our partners
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Old Town Business Association
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
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South Swindon Parish Council
PARTNER
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The Kings Arms
GOLD SPONSOR
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Los Gatos
SPONSOR
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Old Town Post Office
SPONSOR
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Deacons Jewellers
GOLD SPONSOR
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Christ Church
PARTNER
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Old Town and Badbury Park Libraries
PARTNER
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South Swindon in Bloom
PARTNER
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Mamas Events
PARTNER
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Swindon Paint Fest
PARTNER
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Plastic Free Swindon
PARTNER
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Swindon Open Studios
PARTNER
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Kate Claxton of Really Rather Wild
PARTNER
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Swindon 105
MEDIA PARTNER
If you would like to become a partner, email us.
If you would like to become a sponsor, see our sponsorship options and get in touch.
If you would like to book a stall at the Family Fun Day on June 1st, please email us.
If you would like to book a craft stall at the local makers market, please book here.
The Old Town Business Association Events Team bringing back the Old Town Festival: (from left to right)
Tanya Tymofeienko
Co-Events Manager
Kris Talikowski
Chairman
Evie Jackson
Entertainments Manager
Jerry Hannon
Fringe Co-ordinator
Tasha Millighan-Lee
Co-Events Manager
Rachel Piper (not pictured)
Co-Events Manager
Make it stand out
This community celebration, which is similar in format to our much loved September Street Food Festival, will feature local talent performing on stage, art sessions and events at local venues, and a variety of food and drink stalls by local vendors.