Weekly Roundup of Events in Wiltshire: 20th -27th June 2023

Happy Summer Solstice, Wednesday, sunrise expected at 3:57am supposed to be a drier night than last night, possibly cloudy; have a wonderful solstice everyone; love and light

Here’s what else is happening across the county this midsummer week. Don’t forget there’s more info on these, ticket links and irregular updates on our sparkly Event Calendar, so plan ahead.

Ongoing, Hail the Curious, the inaugural exhibit at The Forbidden Carnival in Chippenham; check it out by the end of the month.


Tuesday 20th:

Poetika 112 – The Sun And The Moon at The Winchester Gate, Salisbury.


Wednesday 21st:

Acoustic Jam at the Southgate, Devizes.

Classic Car Evening Gathering at Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum in Calne

Running until 24th June, The Western Players present The Dinner Party at Swindon Arts Centre

MorningStar plays The Bell, Bath.

Oh, and of course, there’s that little shindig called Glastonbury Festival; have one for me if you are heading that way, and if you’ve room in your backpack I have been known to fold up quite compact if duty calls!


Thursday 22nd: 

Music For Miniatures at The Neeld, Chippenham.

Sebastian & Me & Mirrored Faces at The Vic, Swindon

Lol Goodman Band at Pound Arts, Corsham.

The Damned, yes, I said the Damned, at Komedia, Bath…. well, I’ll be!


Friday 23rd:

Lucky Number 7 plays The Pump in Trowbridge, with JCC and Enter Red.

The Free Association presents St. Doctor’s Hospital, an improvised medical drama, directed by Graham Dickson at the Neeld, Chippenham.

Emily Storm at The Kings Arms, Melksham.

Robinson Stone at Pound Arts, Corsham.

The Unthanks at Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford-on-Avon.

Xodus – a Tribute to Bob Marley & The Wailers at Chapel Arts, Bath.

TommyInnit at Bath Forum.

Phoxjaw at Moles, Bath.

Hamsters From Hell & The Lonely Road Band at The Vic, Swindon.

Moore’s Exotic Reserve at The Tuppenny, Swindon.

Ed Sheeran Tribute at The Ridge, Swindon.

ZambaLando at Fiesta de Cuba, Greenbridge, Swindon


Saturday 24th:

The Vintage Bazaar at The Corn Exchange, Devizes.

California Dreams at The Wharf Theatre, Devizes. Enjoy a trip through the music of California in the 60’s and 70’s. Recording just a stone’s throw from each other and guesting on each other’s records, a group of musical legends worked simultaneously to turn out some of the greatest songs of all time. Hits by The Mamas & The Papas, Eagles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Linda Ronstatd, The Byrds, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and many more. 

Poulshot Village Fete.

Devizes Chamber Choir presents Summer by the Sea at St Andrews Church, Devizes.

Earl Slick Band @ Long Street Blues Club, Devizes, big question mark over this one, it might well be cancelled, do check ahead.

SGO at The Southgate, Devizes.

Funked Up at The Three Crowns, Devizes.

Ben Borrill at The Moonrakers, Devizes.

Calne Carnival

Melksham Pride

The Strollers at Melksham Rock N Roll Club, now in Spencer’s Sports & Social Club.

Back to the 80’s at Melksham Rugby Club.

Big Family Music Day at Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford-on-Avon.

Bus Station Loonies at The Three Horseshoes, Bradford-on-Avon.

Atlas Rise at Moles, Bath.

Aoife Scott at Pound Arts, Corsham.

Mixed Bag at Prestbury Sports Bar, Warminster.

Stars of Time Film and Comic Con at Steam, Swindon.

Drag Me Down & Youth Illusion at The Vic, Swindon.

Mickelson: Jump off the Earth UK tour at The Hop Inn, Swindon.

Fleetwood Shack at Level III, Swindon.

Talk in Code at Brown Street, Salisbury.


Sunday 25th:

Devizes Tennis Club starts week one of their Tennis Holiday Camp at Devizes Tennis Club; book here.

It’s the Pro-Wrestling Showdown at The Corn Exchange, Devizes.

Junkyard Dogs at The Southgate, Devizes.

No Go Glasto charity gig for Diabetes UK at Stallards, Trowbridge.

Weekly bandstand concerts in John Coles Park, Chippenham.

Lazy Summer Sundays at Richard Jefferies with Canute’s Plastic Army.

Wifi Wars at Swindon Arts Centre.

Keith Brymer Jones’ Life, Clay and Everything at The Wyvern Theatre, Swindon.

Collapse The Sky & ChemiQueen at Level III, Swindon.

India Arkin live in session at the Electric Bar in Komedia, Bath.

Eddie Martin at The Bell, Bath.


Monday 26th:

Brendon at The Tap & Barrel, Swindon

Phil King Band at The Bell, Bath


Tuesday 27th:

Let’s Swim Get Swimming & Tokyo Toy Company at The Vic, Swindon.

Wyvern Theatre Swap Shop at The Wyvern Theatre, Swindon.

Jazz Knights Presents Nigel Price and the Alban Claret Quartet at The Royal Oak Swindon.

Spiers & Boden at Komedia, Bath

The Hill Book Launch at the Rondo Theatre, Bath.


That’s all I got, folks. Not as busy as last weekend, but still lots to keep us all out of trouble! Don’t forget though, to check in on our event calendar for updates as they will come in from time to time!


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