29/07/2026
🎨🍻🎤 Get creative, meet local brewers, and enjoy live entertainment during the festival at The Hiding Place Micropub!
🎨 Canvas Swap | Friday 18 September at 19:00
Join The Hiding Place for a fun and creative twist on a traditional painting session. Participants will begin their own painting before swapping canvases with another every five minutes. As the canvas passes from person to person, each guest will add their own unique touch, gradually transforming the artwork into a collaborative masterpiece. This welcoming event offers the perfect start to Melksham's new arts festival!
👉 https://www.shamjam.org.uk/event/canvas-swap
🍻 Meet the Brewers | Sunday 20 September at 16:00
Come and meet the Brewers from Milk Town Brewing Company, James and Dave to talk all things beer and brewing! This is a free event, giving residents the opportunity to discuss the art of being a brewer in Melksham and try some of the unique flavours at local Micropub, The Hiding Place.
👉 https://www.shamjam.org.uk/event/meet-the-brewers-milktown-brewery
🎤 Open Mic Night | Thursday 24 September at 19:00
Gather together for an evening of live music, comedy, poetry, and spoken word in the warm atmosphere of The Hiding Place. As performers take to the stage, friends, residents, and visitors come together to listen and celebrate local talent. Every open mic brings something special. Last time, a violinist captivated the room. What memorable moments and hidden talents will emerge this time? Join in and be part of the experience.
👉 https://www.shamjam.org.uk/event/open-mic-night
Thank you to The Hiding Place Micropub for bringing a host of creative events to the festival!
