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The Sham Jam Festival is Melksham’s new celebration of creativity, bringing together music, arts and community spirit. Showcasing local talent alongside national names, it transforms the town into a vibrant cultural experience each September.

18-27 September 2026
We’re on the look out for talent, artists, community groups and venues to participate
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Rich Hall, codedian is pictured sitting against a wall with an acoustic guitar
Assembly Hall

Rich Hall

September 18, 2026 19:00
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Comedy
Spoken word
Music
A young student is sitting working in a fashion design studio
The Hiding Place

Upcycle clothing workshop

September 19, 2026 12:00
FREE – limited spaces, booking required
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Fashion
Workshop
A model walks down a catwalk dressed in upcycled clothes
King George V Playing Field

Upcycle Fashion Show

September 23, 2026 13:00
FREE – no booking required
Fashion
A portrait of Martin Kemp photographed against a bluey/grey background
King George V Playing Field

Martin Kemp’s “Back To The 80s Party”

September 25, 2026 19:00
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Music
George is here
Avonside

George G-Force Penny

September 25, 2026 19:00
FREE – no booking required
Dance
Music

Day 1

Friday 18 September

Day 2 – 19 September

Friday 18 September

Day 3 – 20 September

Friday 18 September

Day 4 – 21 September

Friday 18 September

Day 4 – 22 September

Friday 18 September

Day 6 – 23 September

Friday 18 September

Day 7 – 24 September

Friday 18 September

Day 8 – 25 September

Friday 18 September

Day 9 – 26 September

Friday 18 September

Day 10 – 27 September

Friday 18 September

George G-Force Penny

19:00
–
21:00
Avonside
25

Upcycle clothing workshop

12:00
–
17:00
The Hiding Place
19

Upcycle Fashion Show

13:00
–
15:00
King George V Playing Field
23

Rich Hall

19:00
–
23:00
Assembly Hall
18

Martin Kemp’s “Back To The 80s Party”

19:00
–
23:00
King George V Playing Field
25

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