WHAT’S ON AT THE HOP
Right in the centre of Old Town, we’re a bit of a community hub. The Hop supports comedians, local artists, musicians and artisan makers, giving them space to showcase their work; gets people thinking and laughing with pub quizzes and comedy nights, and we are a nice little venue for live music. Happy to hear from anyone with good ideas for events that bring people together.
SWINDON’S FIRST EVER COMEDY FESTIVAL: june 2026
swindon old town comedy festival: complete line-up
As the home of the comedy club, we’re really chuffed to support MC Sam Michael host the first ever SWINDON OLD TOWN COMEDY FESTIVAL, taking place in different venues, though mainly here! Click the venue name for info and tickets
THE HOP INN *£15* Comedy Night meal deal IS VALID for the comedy festival
Show your e-ticket. Burger + side of fries + a pint of Hop ale, session pale or Freedom Lager, or a 175ml glass of wine or a soft drink.
Stuart Goldsmith: Work In Progress
THE HOP INN
Mon, Jun 8 • 7:00pm
PAUL HILLEARD: ED FRINGE SHOW PREVIEW
THE HOP INN
Mon, Jun 8 • 8:30pm
ALEX FARROW / IAN MURPHY: 2 EDINBURGH FRINGE SHOWS
THE PULPIT
Tues, Jun 9 • 7:30pm
Eric Rushton: Work In Progress
THE HOP INN
Wed, Jun 10 • 6:00pm
IVO GRAHAM: work in progress show
THE HOP INN
Wed, Jun 10 • 7:30pm
bella humphries: big sister energy (work in progress)
the hop inn
Wed, Jun 10 • 9:00pm
Hannah Byczkowski: Killer (WIP Show)
the hop inn
Thu, Jun 11 • 7:00pm
the big friday showcase (6 comedians, matt price headlining)
christ church community centre
Fri 12 June • 8:00pm – 10:30pm
David Hoare: How to Live to 100
the hop inn
Sat, Jun 13 • 2:00pm
levi childs: feral daydreams (Ed Fringe preview)
the hop inn
Sat, Jun 13 • 2:00pm
hasan al-habib: stuck in the middle (east) with you
the hop inn
Sat, Jun 13 • 5:00pm
Greg Winfield: Dog Person
the hop inn
Sat, Jun 13 • 6:30pm
James Dowdeswell: beers of a clown
the hop inn
Sat, Jun 13 • 8:00pm
James O’Donoghue: Is Normal (Ed Frinfge preview)
the victoria
Sun, Jun 14 • 2:00pm
president obonjo (crowd work)
the hop inn
Sun, Jun 14 • 3:30pm
alex kitson: now look here (Ed fringe preview)
the hop inn
Sun, Jun 14 • 5:00pm
Tadiwa Mahlunge: Hakuna Ma Tad Tad (UK tour show)
the hop inn
Sun, Jun 14 • 6:30pm
sandro ford: lager than life (uk tour preview)
the victoria
Sun, Jun 14 • 8:00pm
every second wednesday each month
SWINDON OLD TOWN COMEDY CLUB
Upstairs at the Hop is home to Swindon’s Old Town Comedy Club hosted by comedian and MC Sam Michael with FRESH MATERIAL NIGHT and special PREVIEW SHOWS by nationally known comedians (including Tom Rosenthal, Robin Ince and Fiona Allen. Tickets are £5–£10 and available at Eventbrite.
*Comedy club nights often sell out before we even advetise so best keep an eye on the Comedy Club’s Facebook and Instagram for news.
Comedy Night meal deal
A burger (with side of fries) and a pint of Hop ale, session pale or Freedom Lager, or a 175ml glass of wine or a soft drink – just £15 on the night when you show your Swindon Old Town Comedy Club e-ticket at the bar.
EVERY 4 WEEKS…
Quizmaster extraordinaire Gary hosts our
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PUB QUIZ
Quizzing starts at 7.30pm. £3 per person, maximum 6 people per team. Half the proceeds donated to Prospect Hospice, half to the winners plus a voucher for a Hop Sunday lunch for 2 people.
upcoming 2026 quiz dates
Tuesday 12th May
Tuesday 9th June
Tuesday 7th July
Wednesday 5th August
Live Music
Regular live music upstairs at the Hop, we host the best in original and new music from local and touring acts brought, promoted by SoP Live. Check their feed for more information and ticket links.
every last sunday each month, 6pm
THE SWINDON SHUFFLE MUSIC QUIZ
Test your ‘melody memory’ with some random music rounds and a shed-load of tomfoolery. Join in for £2 per person (maximum team-size 6 people). All proceeds go to Prospect Hospice, and there’s a voucher for Sunday lunch for two people for the winning team. Be here to register from 5.30pm, quiz starts at 6pm.
ART EXHIBITIONS
We’re the largest exhibition space in Swindon’s Old Town with two galleries showcasing the work of local professional and semi-professional artists and photographers. There’s always an exhibition in the main bit of the pub, and another in the ‘Little Hop Gallery’ in the lower bar. We’re happy to also exhibit the work of therapeutic community groups and students starting out in the creative industries. Keep updated on the exhibitions on our social media.
If you’d like to exhibit at The Hop Inn, please read our info for artists and send a couple of photos of your work to [email protected]
every third Friday each month, 8pm to 11pm
SWINDON FOLK CLUB
Everyone’s welcome at Swindon Folk Club sessions. Find out more.
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Every second Monday each month, 7pm–9pm
artsite alternative life drawing
Two-hour themed life drawing sessions upstairs at the Hop, with a variety of poses and costumes. Follow Artsite Alternative life drawing for updates and information on each session. Bring your own materials, £15 per session.
