Vicfest 2025 returns for 11th anniversary celebration

By Elizabeth Downing - 25 March 2025

Arts and Culture

The four-day VICFEST Easter Bank Holiday Weekend Underground Music Festival will showcase 30 outstanding local and national bands across multiple genres.

The team at The Victoria in Old Town say they're proud to announce the return of VICFEST, billed as Swindon's premier music festival and celebrating its 11th anniversary, from April 17-20. 

VICFEST 2025 will be headlined by UK metal legends Raging Speedhorn, known for their 2001 UK singles chart hit, Gush. 

The lineup also features pop-rock favorites All Ears Avow, South West indie-rockers Better Heaven, and rising stars Wild Isles, a new formation composed of members from some of Swindon's most beloved bands.

"This year's festival continues our tradition of bringing together a diverse mix of underground talent that appeals to a wide range of music lovers," said Darren Simons, organiser of VICFEST, and the owner of The Victoria.

"From metal to indie-rock, we've curated a lineup that showcases some of the most exciting acts in the underground scene. As always, we operate an “everyone is welcome” policy – so come down and enjoy some of the local and national talent we have to offer."

Since its inception in 2015, VICFEST has grown into a staple of Swindon's music calendar, offering an intimate festival experience that highlights emerging talent alongside established underground acts.

Tickets for VICFEST 2025 are available now through The Victoria's website or in person at the venue bar daily from 4pm. Doors are open at 6pm and tickets are £8 for Thursday, Friday and Sunday. For Saturday, tickets are £20 and the doors open at 4:30pm.

For tickets, please visit https://www.ents24.com/festival/vicfest-2025/7257215 and for more information, visit https://thevicswindon.com/ 

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