Wed 10 to Sun 14
Sep 2025
in association
with
OUR VENUES
The Beehive Venue Partner
Tucked away behind Regents Circus in Prospect Place The Beehive is Swindon’s best kept secret. As one of the oldest pubs in Swindon it has a unique character all of its own, with its twisting, four level layout. The pub has always been a supporter of the arts whether that’s local, national, and international music acts to poetry nights, art exhibitions, and more.
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Age limit: 18+
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Address: 55 Prospect Hill, Swindon, SN1 3JS
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The Castle Venue Partner
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This friendly community pub with a lovely courtyard garden is a fovourite spot in Old Town. With a good drinks selection and regular live music this boozer found in Prospect Place is a must destination for any Shufflers out there.
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Age limit: All ages (before 5pm) / 18+ (after 5pm)
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Address: 28 Prospect Pl, Swindon, SN1 3LQ
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The Hop Inn Venue Partner
Hugely popular pub The Hop is making a name for itself on the music circuit hosting gigs on a regular basis and is also known for its immensely popular comedy night. The venue offers a pretty huge selection of rotating craft beers and lagers, so everyone’s a winner! This year its sister pub The Little Hop a few doors down will be hosting its own Shuffle Fringe event with a bring your own vinyl night on the Saturday evening.
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Age limit: 18+ (in the upstairs gig area)
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Address: 8 Devizes Rd, Swindon, SN1 4BH
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The Tuppenny Venue Partner
Opening in late 2016 The Tuppenny on Devizes Road quickly became one of the best independent bars in Swindon, with a large range of craft beer, craft spirits, cocktails and wine. It has a unique and cosy feel with its own quirky decor, up-cycled furniture and even a bar top made from two pence coins! The Tuppenny is also a big supporter of original music putting on stripped back bands and singer-songwriters.
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Age limit: All ages (before 7pm) / 18+ (after 7pm)
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Address: 58-59 Devizes Rd, Swindon, SN1 4BD
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The Victoria Venue Partner
The Vic has been at the centre of the Swindon live music scene since the late 90s and been involved in the Shuffle since its inception. The size of the Victoria Road venue, stage and PA system mean this is definitely a place to check out some of the bigger and louder acts playing at this year’s festival.
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Age limit: 18+
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Address: 88 Victoria Rd, Swindon, SN1 3BD
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Eastcott Community Centre Fringe Venue
The Shuffle Community Ceilidh with Cowshed Ceilidh Collective will be taking place at the community venue from 7pm to 10pm on the Saturday. Found on Savernake Street, it can trace its heritage back to James ‘Raggy’ Powell, a rag and bone man and philanthropist, who donated the land in 1918 for a place that will always be at the heart of the community.
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Age limit: All ages
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Address: Savernake St, Swindon, SN1 3LZ
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