Events and What's On
As a city, Salisbury embraces the arts in the broadest sense with first-class venues offering quality entertainment throughout the year, from drama and dance to exhibitions and lectures. Salisbury is fortunate to enjoy a wide range of musical events, from classical recitals to jazz bands, folk singers to pop groups, including the Ageas Salisbury International Arts Festival, renowned for the quality of its annual programme of events. Salisbury is also home to the Playhouse which offers an exciting programme quality performances. Downton is just 8 miles from Salisbury and plays host to the annual Cuckoo Fair which showcases a mix of stalls, performances and craft demonstrations.
You can find out more about what's on in Salisbury on the listings below. Altenatively search our what's on calendar. Why not make a break of it and book a short break to Salisbury?
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Ongoing Events
Salisbury City Walks
Type
Guided Walk
Salisbury
Join Salisbury City Guides on a guided city walk of Salisbury. Walks last approximately 90 minutes.
Dates
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- 1 Apr 2013 To 31 Oct 2013
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- 1 Nov 2013 To 31 Mar 2014
Andy Parsons
Type
Performance
Salisbury
Andy Parsons - coming near to a theatre near you – and then throwing his satnav out the window and phoning for directions.
Dates
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- 23 May 2013 To 23 May 2013
Salisbury Racecourse Meetings 2013
Type
Sporting
Salisbury
Race meetings for 2013
Dates
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- 23 May 2013 To 23 May 2013
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- 11 Jun 2013 To 11 Jun 2013
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- 16 Jun 2013 To 16 Jun 2013
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- 26 Jun 2013 To 26 Jun 2013
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- 30 Jun 2013 To 30 Jun 2013
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- 5 Sep 2013 To 5 Sep 2013
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- 8 Sep 2013 To 8 Sep 2013
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- 2 Oct 2013 To 2 Oct 2013
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- 14 Oct 2013 To 14 Oct 2013
Ageas Salisbury International Arts Festival 2013
Type
Festival
Salisbury
Ageas Salisbury International Arts Festival presents a wonderful array of spectacular events. Classical and world music share the limelight with international theatre, dance, film, visual arts, children’s events and free outdoor events.
Dates
- From:
- 24 May 2013 To 8 Jun 2013
Fun for the under fives at Salisbury Cathedral
Type
Participatory Event
Salisbury
Also in May, Fun for the under Fives is on Friday 24 May 10.00am -11.00am. Bring your younger children into the Cathedral for lots of fun with music, action songs, listening games, puppets and special stories.
Dates
- From:
- 24 May 2013 To 24 May 2013
Rex Whistler: A Talent Cut Short
Type
Exhibition
Salisbury
Rex Whistler: A Talent Cut Short embraces Whistler’s whole career and artistic development and has a special emphasis on his Wiltshire connections.
Dates
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- 24 May 2013 To 29 Sep 2013
Evensong with presentation of Aldhelm Crosses by the Bishop of Salisbury at Salisbury Cathedral
Type
Religious Event
Salisbury
Four long-serving and loyal members of the diocese of Salisbury will be awarded the Aldhelm Cross by the Bishop of Salisbury, the Rt Revd Nicholas Holtam, during a special service of Evensong at 5.30pm in Salisbury Cathedral on Saturday 25 May.
Dates
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- 25 May 2013 To 25 May 2013
Gurston Down Hill Climb
Type
Sporting
Salisbury
Gurston Down Hill Climb event
Dates
- From:
- 25 May 2013 To 26 May 2013
Neolithic Houses at Old Sarum: Open Weekend
Type
Talk or Lecture
Salisbury
Old SarumCome and see our prototype Neolithic Houses at Old Sarum, based on some small buildings excavated in 2006 and 2007 at Durrington Walls, a henge monument just over a mile to the north-east of Stonehenge.
Dates
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- 25 May 2013 To 27 May 2013
Prehistoric Life at Old Sarum Castle
Type
Talk or Lecture
Salisbury
Discover more about life during prehistoric times with a fascinating talk led by our colourful historical characters. Find out more about work and domestic life including a tour of the newly launched Neolithic Houses.
Dates
- From:
- 25 May 2013 To 27 May 2013

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