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–£10.
Every month we host TV STARS, performing PREVIEW SHOWS ahead of their UK tours at £8 (early-bird ticket) or £10 – a fraction of the ‘theatre’ price.
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.
upcoming comedy
Wednesday 9th April, 7.30pm start.
JOANNA SUROWEIC
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Monday 28th April, 7.30pm start
Tadiwa Mahlunge
Plus support from Emma Hughes and Ashley Kumar
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Wednesday 14th May, 7.30pm start
Greg Winfields’ ‘Whatever You Say’ UK tour
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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.
Live Music
From 2025 we’re the venue for more live music upstairs at the Hop, hosting 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.
Dates for your diary… more to come:
John Bramwell
Friday 30th May, 7.30pm
Ex I am Kloot singer
More info and advanced tickets £22.50
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Visions of Dylan
Saturday 7th June, 7.30pm
The music and stories of Bob Dylan performed by Darren Fisher
More info and tickets
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Gaz Brookfield
Saturday 6th December, 7.30pm
More info and tickets
THE SWINDON SHUFFLE MUSIC QUIZ
every last sunday each month, 6pm
It’s shuffled over from The Tuppenny. Test your musical knowledge 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 Exhibition Space’ 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]
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.
