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Old Town Arts Festival - Wood Street Party

  • Wood St England, SN1 4AB United Kingdom (map)

Join us on Sunday 8th June as we bring the heart of Old Town to life with the Wood Street Party, a vibrant community celebration and the final headline event of Old Town Festival 2025.

Inspired by the atmosphere and format of our much-loved September Street Food Festival, this free afternoon event will transform Wood Street into a pedestrianised celebration of local music, food, and togetherness.

Live music on the main stage

We’re showcasing an incredible line-up of local talent performing live throughout the day. Expect original music, acoustic vibes, and feel-good performances from:

  • Jodie Hilton – Soulful vocals and laid-back acoustic soul

  • Jason Boorman – Classic covers and upbeat guitar-led favourites

  • Tildy – Rising singer-songwriter with original material and crowd favourites

  • Swindon Ukrainian Choir – A beautiful and powerful performance of Ukrainian traditional and contemporary choral pieces

  • +1 Artist TBC – (watch this space – potentially Chelsea Millard)

Street food & local flavours

Our hand-picked selection of food vendors brings you an incredible mix of local and international flavours, all served up in the heart of Old Town:

Savoury delights from:

  • Platini’s Goan Take – Authentic Goan street food

  • Purity Pizza – Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas

  • C&C Caterers – Festival favourites and family classics

  • Leyvan Spice – Fresh, aromatic Indian street dishes

  • Momo King – Nepalese dumplings packed with flavour

  • Stockers Street Food – Hearty, satisfying bites

  • The Kings Arms – Local pub food and drinks served kerbside

Sweet treats from:

  • Mama’s Sweets – Traditional homemade treats

  • Mr Diego Ice Cream – Classic soft serve and ices

  • GlamoRose Cupcakes – Picture-perfect cakes and bakes

  • Sugar Shack Bakery – Brownies, cookies, and sweet indulgence

  • Ray’s Ice Cream – Award-winning Swindon-made ice cream

What to expect

  • Free entry, no tickets required

  • A family-friendly event in the centre of Old Town

  • Licensed bars

  • Stalls and entertainment throughout the day

  • Street closed to traffic from early morning

Whether you're popping by for lunch or staying for the full afternoon, the Wood Street Party is the perfect way to come together as a community and enjoy the very best Old Town has to offer.

Creative Workshop - Brush and Bloom Fringe event

Also on 8 June as part of the festival, join local Open Studios artist Deepti Aurora for a FREE guided acrylic painting workshop - very limited places left! Taking place 11-1pm at No4 Studios, it’s a wonderful way to relax and immerse yourself into creativity. Aimed at young adults and adults. Please book here.

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