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 OLD TOWN COMEDY CLUB – TWICE A MONTH!
Upstairs at the Hop is home to Swindon’s Old Town Comedy Club hosted by comedian and MC Sam Michael.
Every second Wednesday of each month is FRESH MATERIAL NIGHT with a line-up of comedians. Tickets are £5.
Each last Wednesday every month brings us TV STARS, performing PREVIEW SHOWS ahead of their UK tours at £8 (early-bird ticket) or £10 – a fraction of the ‘theatre’ price.
Keep an eye on Swindon’s Old Town Comedy Club’s social media (Facebook and Instagram) for up-to-date gig info and ticket links. Tickets are available via Eventbrite only.
ART EXHIBITIONS
We’re the largest exhibition space in Old Town and maintain a high standard of work by professional and semi-professional artists and photographers. 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]
ARTISAN MARKETS
‘Shop Small Swindon’ artisan markets are held in our beer garden and Upstairs at the Hop, with about 20 local stall-holders each time. A fabulous range of artisan-made homewares, food, jewellery, art, ceramics etc etc. 2025 dates will be announced soon.
