Sparkly Singers
2026-05-14 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-05-28 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-06-04 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-06-11 20:00 - 21:15 (Europe/London) | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Sparkly Singers is the award-winning Wiltshire-based choir experience, founded with the simple aim of bringing the joy and benefits of group singing to everyone, regardless of age, experience or ability.
Rather than splitting into parts and learning harmonies, we prefer instead to sing in unison, infusing songs with our own rather unique mix of humour, movement and the occasional wacky prop.
Alongside our sessions in Chippenham (Monday lunchtimes) and Royal Wootton Bassett (Tuesday evenings), the Sparkly Singers meet every Thursday evening from 8:00pm at the Lansdowne Hall in Derry Hill.
So if you simply love to sing, but have yet to find the choir that perfectly complements your sense of fun, why not enquire about one of our FREE taster sessions and come and see what we’re all about.

Allsorts Afternoon Tea
2026-05-16 14:30 - 16:00 | Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0DU, Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
Join Allsorts Community Choir for an afternoon of tea, cake, and song. Includes inaugural performance of a song created in partnership with Chippenham Museum’s Crafty Cafe, ‘The Twelve Stories of Chippenham’, as part of the Chippenham – Our History project.
Free entry.
Raising donations for Pets As Therapy

FREE taster session with the Sparkly Lite singers
2026-05-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Sparkly Singers is the award-winning Wiltshire-based choir experience, founded with the simple aim of bringing the joy and benefits of group singing to everyone, regardless of age, experience or ability.
Our ‘lighter’ daytime sessions are perfect for anyone who just fancies popping out for an hour or so each week to meet new people and sing a selection of fabulous feel-good songs. No part-singing, no practising, no performing in public – just turn up each week and sing!
So if you love the idea of simply singing for the fun of it, why not come along to this FREE taster session and see what we’re all about.

Allsorts Community Choir Weekly Sessions
2026-05-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-02 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0DU, Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
Allsorts Community Choir meets Tuesday 7.30pm at Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Chippenham.
All sorts of styles from swing to gospel, to folk and pop with a generous helping of everything in between. All sorts of people from 18-108 welcome!
First two sessions FREE, £3 per session once joined (paid termly). Auditions, music reading, & experience NOT necessary! Enthusiasm, commitment, & a good sense of fun essential!
“Such fun having a good sing-song with such lovely happy caring folks.” Choir Member
As of August 2025 the waiting list to join is full, please reach out over the Christmas break to check it’s status.
We’d love to perform at your next event, simply contact us to check availability: allsortschippenham@hotmail.com
Wow! What an evening and thanks to Allsorts for a great performance and showing what a community choir is all about.
Organiser of local charity concert

WAVERLEY ALBUM LISTENING PARTY: MILES DAVIS 100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WITH SPECIAL GUEST ROB BRIAN
2026-05-20 19:30 - 22:30 | The Waverley, Chippenham, United Kingdom
In this month’s fundraiser event for Dorothy House Hospice, we will be celebrating what would have been the 100th birthday of a musician, composer and artist, Miles Davis, born 26th May 1926.
We will be joined by local award winning musician, Rob Brian, to discuss the life and music of Miles Davis, and his impact and influence on both musicians and fans.
We will play a variety of music across the many styles and phases of Miles’ career with recordings from his first session in 1945 to his final studio recording in 1991.
We will also have a fundraiser raffle on the night to add more fun to the proceedings!
It will be another great evening for everyone whether you are already familiar with Miles’ music or don’t really know him at all. As usual all are welcome to this event, which is FREE to attend, but voluntary donations to the work of Dorothy House Hospice are of course very much appreciated. For further details contact albumlisteningevent@gmail.com

FREE taster session with the Sparkly Singers
2026-05-21 20:00 - 21:15 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Sparkly Singers is the award-winning Wiltshire-based choir experience, founded with the simple aim of bringing the joy and benefits of group singing to everyone, regardless of age, experience or ability.
Rather than splitting into parts and learning harmonies, we prefer instead to sing in unison, infusing songs with our own rather unique mix of humour, movement and the occasional wacky prop.
So if you simply love to sing, but have yet to find the choir that perfectly complements your sense of fun, why not come along to this FREE taster session and see what we’re all about.

Oxygen Thief / Non Canon / M3G
2026-05-22 20:00 | The Old Road Tavern, SN15 1JA
Proudly presenting an exciting Oxygen Thief / Non Canon double header, with Chippenham’s M3G in support.
Oxygen Thief’s big acoustic, foot stomping, riff machine supported by his own alter-ego, Non Canon’s delicate intimate indie-folk.
Chippenham’s very own singer-songwriter M3G (support for Frank Turner / Jools Holland) will be opening the evening with their ethereal alternative folk.
This show is free entry, with a donation box by the door if you wish to contribute to the artist fees.

Talk: Wiltshire Women & Music: From the Archives to the Airwaves
2026-05-23 10:30 - 11:45 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Wiltshire Women & Music: From the Archives to the Airwaves. Nancy Kerr and Lucy Whitfield in conversation.
Lucy Whitfield is a genealogist, historian, and author of the Extraordinary Ordinary Women of Wiltshire book series. Nancy Kerr is Co-Investigator on the AHRC project Music, Heritage, Place, which is unlocking the musical collections within English County records.
They recently joined forces as part of the 10-part BBC Radio 3 series The Song Detectorists, available on BBC Sounds and nominated for Best Documentary at the New York Radio Festival Awards.
Join these two researchers in conversation to hear how they have been bringing to life some of the songs & tunes, cures, recipes and other remnants of women’s lives found in our historical archives – with a special focus on Chippenham and Wiltshire.
This organic, informal presentation aims to provoke thought, invite your questions, and perhaps even get you singing some local musical gems.
Nancy Kerr is one of England’s most celebrated contemporary folk artists and composers. Her songs are widely sung by other artists and choirs in the UK and abroad. She won BBC Radio 2 “Folk Singer of the Year “ in 2015. She has recorded and toured with James Fagan, Eliza Carthy, The Full English, Simpson Cutting Kerr, Tim van Eyken, Sāwol, Rob Harbron, Melrose Quartet, Luke Daniels, The Magpie Arc and many other collaborations. She is highly regarded both as a fiddle player and a singer-songwriter, but also has a deep love of traditional song. The daughter of songwriter Sandra Kerr and Northumbrian piper Ron Elliott, Nancy also is a qualified music therapist and a folk academic, former Professor at Leeds College of Music and currently Lecturer at the University of Newcastle. She’s co-investigator on the nationwide research project “Music, Heritage, Place” in partnership with Royal Holloway University, uncovering hidden musical gems in the County Records archives.

Celebrating Life around the Canal: A themed morning at Chippenham Folk Festival
2026-05-23 11:30 - 14:30 | The Angel Hotel, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HD
Celebrating the rich history and life around canals, Chippenham Folk Festival presents a morning exploring canals.
Join Dave Maloney, volunteer from the Wilts and Berks Canal Trust, sharing wonderful stories of our local canal. This is a tale of history, community, and the long-term project to restore the local canal.
Storyteller and narrowboat dweller Ian Douglas has salvaged a wealth of stories from the depths.
Murder and mystery, heroes and love, devils and oatcakes are all wrapped up in this storytelling session on canal life.
After a brief intermission the Towpath Singers share their canal-based shanties.

Shooting Roots: Song workshop
2026-05-23 15:15 - 16:15 | Masonic Centre, Emery Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3AU, United Kingdom
Part of Chippenham Folk Festival’s youth festival, but open to all 11-17s across the area.
Folk arts specialists Shooting Roots travel folk festivals across the country, a organisation of young people working with teens to have fun together, learn new skills, explore folk arts and make new friends.
In the song workshops, you’re invited to sing your heart out and create harmonies with other young people under the expert guidance of Shooting Roots’ vocal tutors. Bring your voices and favourite songs to the party, and learn new songs from the fantastic tutors to nourish your soul.
With three workshops across the weekend, participants will work together to build an original performance to showcase on the festival’s Community Stage on Monday afternoon.
Either pay £3 on the door, or purchase a £25 youth ticket to the festival, which allows access to all Chippenham Folk Festival’s exclusive youth events for 11-17 year olds as well as the rest of the festival – all ceilidhs, dances, concerts, workshops across the weekend.

Shooting Roots: Make a Band
2026-05-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Masonic Centre, Emery Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3AU, United Kingdom
Part of Chippenham Folk Festival’s youth festival, but open to all 11-17s across the area.
Folk arts specialists Shooting Roots travel folk festivals across the country, a organisation of young people working with teens to have fun together, learn new skills, explore folk arts and make new friends.
At the Make a Band workshops, you’ll get to do exactly that – bring your instruments and favourite tunes to form a brand new band with other young people under the guidance of Shooting Roots tutors. Today Chippenham, tomorrow the world?
With three workshops across the weekend, participants will work together to build an original performance to showcase on the festival’s Community Stage on Monday afternoon.
Either pay £3 on the door, or purchase a £25 youth ticket to the festival, which allows access to all Chippenham Folk Festival’s exclusive youth events for 11-17 year olds as well as the rest of the festival – all ceilidhs, dances, concerts, workshops across the weekend.

Shooting Roots: Song workshop
2026-05-24 15:15 - 16:15, 2026-05-25 11:30 - 12:30 | Masonic Centre, Emery Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3AU, United Kingdom
Part of Chippenham Folk Festival’s youth festival, but open to all 11-17s across the area.
Folk arts specialists Shooting Roots travel folk festivals across the country, a organisation of young people working with teens to have fun together, learn new skills, explore folk arts and make new friends.
In the song workshops, you’re invited to sing your heart out and create harmonies with other young people under the expert guidance of Shooting Roots’ vocal tutors. Bring your voices and favourite songs to the party, and learn new songs from the fantastic tutors to nourish your soul..
With three workshops across the weekend, participants will work together to build an original performance to showcase on the festival’s Community Stage on Monday afternoon.
Either pay £3 on the door, or purchase a £25 youth ticket to the festival, which allows access to all Chippenham Folk Festival’s exclusive youth events for 11-17 year olds as well as the rest of the festival – all ceilidhs, dances, concerts, workshops across the weekend.

Shooting Roots: Make a Band workshop
2026-05-24 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Masonic Centre, Emery Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3AU, United Kingdom

Sparkly Lite singing group
2026-05-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Sparkly Singers is the award-winning Wiltshire-based choir experience, founded with the simple aim of bringing the joy and benefits of group singing to everyone, regardless of age, experience or ability.
Our ‘lighter’ daytime sessions are perfect for anyone who just fancies popping out for an hour or so each week to meet new people and sing a selection of fabulous feel-good songs. No part-singing, no practising, no performing in public – just turn up each week and sing!
So if you love the idea of simply singing for the fun of it, why not enquire about one of our FREE taster sessions and come and see what we’re all about.

CAUSE MUSIC CAFE
2026-05-29 19:00 - 21:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A monthly live music cafe with a variety of musical lineups.

Trio Paradis: Iberia at St Andrew’s
2026-06-02 11:00 - 12:00 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Trio Paradis (Jacquelyn Bevan – piano, Ruth O’Shea – violin & Linda Stocks – cello) play a Café Concert at St Andrew’s Church on the first Tuesday of each month at 11am: informal music events with music introduced by the performers. There is a pop-up café from 10.15am where you can meet friends and make new ones over tea/coffee and home-made cakes.
June’s programme is a vibrant collection of music from the Iberian peninsula, including trios by Catalan composers Enrique Granados and Joaquin Malats, an arrangement of the song ‘Madrid’ by singer-composer Pauline Viardot, and music by da Falla,Turina and others.
There’s no need to book, though an RSVP via our website www.trioparadis.com is appreciated. Turn up early to be sure of a table, as these concerts are popular… Trio Paradis Cafe Concerts are ‘pay-what-you-feel’ via a retiring collection, to keep live music affordable for everyone. You can find out more at www.trioparadis.com

Holding Back The Years: The Ultimate Simply Red Tribute Experience
2026-06-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
With over 50 million albums sold worldwide, chart topping hits including ‘Holding Back The Years’, ‘Stars’, ‘Fairground’, ‘Something Got Me Started’, ‘Money’s Too Tight To Mention’ and many others, Simply Red are undoubtedly one of the most iconic British bands of all time.
With meticulous attention to detail, Holding Back The Years deliver the world’s most authentic tribute to Simply Red.  From intimate venues to the biggest stages, they pride themselves on recreating the stunning and mesmerising atmosphere of a live Simply Red concert. With an amazing lead vocalist, backed by a band of world class musicians, this show fully captures the essence and era defining sounds of Mick Hucknall and Simply Red.
If you are a fan of Simply Red or just a fan of good music, top class musicianship and classic hits, you can expect a truly memorable evening!

North Wiltshire Symphony Orchestra Summer Concert
2026-06-13 19:00 - 22:00 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
***Please note: This event takes place at St. Andrew’s Church, Chippenham***
North Wiltshire Symphony Orchestra presents:
Beethoven: Egmont Overture Op. 84
Elgar: Cello Concerto in E minor Op. 85
(Soloist – Susan Norton)
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E minor Op. 64
Conductor: Alex Arkwright
Leader: Sara Stagg
7.30pm (doors from 7.00pm)
St. Andrew’s Church, Chippenham
Tickets: £15 (Children £2)
Refreshments in support of North Wiltshire Symphony Orchestra’s partner charity, WellBoring, will be available in the concert interval and there will be a retiring collection towards their work.
Tickets: Standard £15 | Concession (Under 16s) £2
Age Restrictions: None
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, from the Neeld Box Office or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

Martin Harley Live
2026-06-18 18:30 - 23:00 | The Ruze, 7 Union Road, Chippenham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1HW
Slide into something a little more soulful this June 🎶
We’ve got the incredible Martin Harley bringing his bluesy, folk-driven sound to The Ruze on June 18th.
Raw vocals, masterful guitar, and a sound that hits you right in the chest. This one’s for the real music lovers.
Don’t miss it 🎟️
