Featured Events in Swindon in May, 2025 (July Updated)

Join us in the cozy comfort of our sofas for an unforgettable cinematic journey, and mark your calendars for our screenings of 'The Penguin Lessons' on Saturday 17th of May. Starring Steve Coogan, The Penguin Lessons follows Tom, a teacher starting a new job in a Buenos Aires boarding school in 1976. His teaching is interrupted by the fraught political violence taking place in Argentina, and spurs on a holiday to Uruguay where his life is changed after reluctantly rescuing a penguin from the beach. Based on the memoir by Tom Michell, the film offers a touching story about an unexpected pair, that has a surprisingly deep and political core. Exploring the social unrest at the time in Argentina, it demonstrates how important personal connection is for giving us voice and strength to fight political oppression. Details: Date: Saturday 17th May Time: 7PM Venue: Create Studios, Swindon Runtime: 1hr 50m Limited availability – book now to secure your place! Information Source: Create Studios | eventbrite

There are three levels which opens the event for all, whatever your fitness background, age or gender. Novice: Perfect for those starting their fitness journey or getting back into exercise. Light challenges designed to build confidence and keep you moving. Intermediate: For those who work out regularly and are ready to push themselves further. A mix of strength, endurance, and functional movements. Proficient: Ready for a serious challenge? This level is for seasoned fitness enthusiasts looking to test their limits. Information Source: The Longevity Games | eventbrite

There are three levels which opens the event for all, whatever your fitness background, age or gender. Novice: Perfect for those starting their fitness journey or getting back into exercise. Light challenges designed to build confidence and keep you moving. Intermediate: For those who work out regularly and are ready to push themselves further. A mix of strength, endurance, and functional movements. Proficient: Ready for a serious challenge? This level is for seasoned fitness enthusiasts looking to test their limits. Information Source: The Longevity Games | eventbrite

Join us in the cozy comfort of our sofas for an unforgettable cinematic journey, and mark your calendars for our screening of 'On Falling' on Thursday 22nd May. From the Producers of The Old Oak and I Daniel, Blake , Lauren Caerreira’s On Falling offers a deeply personal and impactful look at immigrant life in the United kingdom and mirrors Ken Loach’s socially conscious approach to cinema. Isolated and trapped in her flatshare in Edinburgh, Aurora is a Portuguese warehouse worker struggling to find direction and connection while working for a large corporation. Her desperation swells as her hopes of escaping her current situation slips more and more from her fingers, and she clings onto the brief but meaningful exchanges she has with her co-workers and flatmates. On Falling won the Sutherland prize for best feature at the 2024 BFI London Film Festival, as well as screening at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. This screening will be subtitled as part of our effort to offer more accessibility for our screenings! Details: Subtitled screening Date: Thursday 22nd May Time: 7PM Venue: Create Studios, Swindon Runtime: 1hr 45m Limited availability – book now to secure your place! Information Source: Create Studios | eventbrite

Welcome to the Tina Turner Tribute Night! Get ready to dance the night away as we pay homage to the legendary Queen of Rock and Roll. Join us on Friday May 23rd, 2025 at 7:00 PM, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon for a night filled with electrifying performances and classic hits. Let's celebrate the music and legacy of Tina Turner together finishing the night with our local Swindon DJ! Don't miss out on this unforgettable event! Take advantage of our Early Booker Promotion, available until 18th April 2025. Enjoy 20% off your first house drink (exclusions apply), along with a Tribute Act performance and a local DJ. Please note, tickets purchased after this date will revert to general admission and will not include the 20% beverage promotion. Information Source: DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon | eventbrite

Age of Sigmar 4 is amazing, come and play 3 games of 2000 points vs new people. There will be awards for best painted army, best general and more! This is an inclusive event, if you've never played a tournament before you will be in safe hands. Whilst a standalone event but this is the second of three events that will form a seasonal league. The seasonal league will have an enhanced prize support and far more glory to be won at its conclusion, details tbc. Event details: 3 games of Age of sigmar pitched battles Battleplans from the latest Generals Handbook Lists will need to be submitted beforehand Event pack will be sent out closer to the event containing refined schedule for the day No painting requirements Proxying and 3d printing is ok, will require the correct base size and be able to explain what is what to tournament organiser and opponents What you need to bring: an appropriate army some dice more dice when your previous dice betray you tape measure your army rules game system rules Schedule Will be confirmed closer to the event. However registration starts at 9.30am with an expectation everyone is at the venue ready to roll dice at 9.55am. The games will end by 8pm with awards and chat shortly thereafter. Refund Policy An event like this relies on cool people showing up and participating. I review each refund request through Eventbrite personally so please note that I will not provide a refund if it is made within 1 week of the event. Information Source: Black Pigeon Wargaming | eventbrite

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These sessions are designed for children of Primary school age to help them learn how to ride a bike independently. They will be led by local cycling coach Jen Purcell. Bikes and helmets are available to borrow or you can bring your own. All riders must wear a helmet to take part in the sessions. Please ensure that children are wearing suitable shoes and clothing for cycling and the weather conditions. The sessions will continue in wet weather and will only be cancelled if a weather warning is in place (e.g storm), all participants will be contacted in advance if this is the case. Where possible please remove any stabilisers from your child's bike before attending. These sessions will take place on the main cycle track. Please book your child onto just one of the 1hr sessions per day. These sessions are possible thanks to grant funding from Sport England's Movement Fund. Information Source: Swindon Cycle Campaign | eventbrite

Join us in the cozy comfort of our sofas for an unforgettable cinematic journey, and mark your calendars for our screening of Spirited Away on Thursday 29th of May. We are delighted to be showing Hayao Miyazaki’s animation, Spirited Away , at Sofa Screenings this week! Spirited Away follows Chirhiro, a ten year old girl who loses her parents in an abandoned amusement park after they are turned into pigs. To save them and turn them back into humans, Chirhiro must work in a grand and lavish bath house inhabited by mysterious monsters and spirits. An animated masterpiece that offers a mystical tale of self discovery and a marvelously rich and cinematic experience. Details: Subtitled screening with original Japanese voice actors Date: Thursday 29th May, 2025 Time: 7PM Venue: Create Studios, Swindon Runtime: 2hr 5m Limited availability – book now to secure your place! Information Source: Create Studios | eventbrite

SPS Fundraiser Quiz Night at Fabio's Come join us for a night of fun and friendly competition at Fabio Ristorante ! Test your knowledge with our exciting quiz night while supporting a great cause. Gather your friends and family for a memorable evening filled with laughter, delicious food, and fantastic prizes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference and have a blast at the same time. See you there! Our Fundraiser: https://www.gina.org.uk/ Menu to chose from: https://www.fabioswindon.co.uk/pdf-of-menu/ included in your ticket is 1 starter, 1 main and 1 desert. Drinks will be at extra charge. Email us your choices info@swindonpalestinesolidarity.org Information Source: Fadoua Govaerts | eventbrite

Join us in the cozy comfort of our sofas for an unforgettable cinematic journey, and mark your calendars for our screening of Spirited Away on Saturday 31st of May. We are delighted to be showing Hayao Miyazaki’s animation, Spirited Away , at Sofa Screenings this week! Spirited Away follows Chirhiro, a ten year old girl who loses her parents in an abandoned amusement park after they are turned into pigs. To save them and turn them back into humans, Chirhiro must work in a grand and lavish bath house inhabited by mysterious monsters and spirits. An animated masterpiece that offers a mystical tale of self discovery and a marvelously rich and cinematic experience. Details: Subtitled screening with original Japanese voice actors. Date: Saturday 31st May, 2025 Time: 7PM Venue: Create Studios, Swindon Runtime: 2hr 5m Limited availability – book now to secure your place! Information Source: Create Studios | eventbrite

Over 2.5 hours, we’ll guide you through the basics, from mastering those smooth strokes to connecting letters and forming beautiful words and phrases. With hands-on demos, step-by-step instructions, and plenty of one-on-one support, you’ll quickly gain confidence and find your own unique style. Since a little sparkle makes everything better, we’ll also explore metallic inks and color blending—perfect for designing gorgeous greeting cards, invitations, or even frame-worthy artwork. Come along, get creative, and leave with new skills, inspiration, and maybe even a masterpiece (or two)! Information Source: The Modern Calligraphy Co. | eventbrite