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Bushton Plant Fair
The 18th Century Manor House has delightful gardens and this Plant Fair is the only time they are…
Duck Race 2024
We’re busy getting ready for our beloved Duck Race on May Bank Holiday Monday – sponsored by the…
May Day Madness
The second Race Meeting in the Castle Combe Racing Club Championship calendar Featuring Racing…
Mindful Mondays
Join us for 90 mindful minutes immersed in nature at The Wise Woods project in Box, Wiltshire.…
Swindon Festival of Literature
In Swindon, during the first fortnight of May, let’s celebrate things well thought, well written,…
"Bringing the sacred into everyday" with Dan Knowlson
In a world often consumed by busyness and distractions, this event offers a sanctuary for…
Stanford Festival Organ Concert
Join us for a special Organ Concert, played by John Challenger on the Cathedral's famous Father…
Trowbridge Jobs Fair
The Trowbridge Jobs Fair is being held on Wednesday 8th May at The Civic Centre, St Stephen's…
Chocolate Tasting Evening
Who doesn't love to taste lots of gorgeous chocolate? Join me on 9 May for a delicious evening…
Comedy Loft - Stand Up For Trowbridge featuring Alex Milner
Top stand up, without paying top whack. Comedy Loft has been voted the best comedy night across the…
Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage
Since emerging in 2016, Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage have been defying all conventions of style,…
Spanish Conversation Club - Pub Night
Join us for an evening of Spanish conversation practice in a relaxing and social environment. Our…
80's Disco Night
Our legendary 80s Disco Night returns! Dig out your leg warmers and throw on your best neon outfit…
All Floyd Division Bell 2024 Tour
2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the release of one of Pink Floyd's groundbreaking albums, The…
Counter's Creek
Counter's Creek is an acoustic folk band who play original music inspired by the folk music of the…
Drypoint & TetraPak Intaglio Printmaking Hald-day Workshops
Date: Friday 10th May 2024 10am - 1pm or 2pm - 5pm Learn to create exciting intaglio prints with…
Drypoint & TetraPak Intaglio Printmaking Workshop
Learn to create exciting intaglio prints with both Drypoint and TetraPak plates! This half day…
Festival of Blossom: Arts Week
Bring a sketchbook or borrow one from Mompesson and take the time to draw, paint or even write a…
Mobility at the Museum
A host of leading UK mobility brands are scheduled to exhibit at a free event this May in Somerset…
PALOOZA - Lost in Music - 10th May - Devizes
The next PALOOZA event is happening on Friday, May 10th, at the Exchange Club in Devizes!…
Iford Supper Club: Six-Course Tasting Menu
A foodie experience with the menu introduced by award-winning Head Chef Matthew Briddon. Please…
2024 Cotswold Water Park Ball
The 2024 Cotswold Water Park Ball is Cotswold Lakes Trust biggest fundraising event of the year.…
Avon & Bourne Valley 12th Art Exhibition
Now in its 12th year, the Exhibition is professionally presented and is aimed at giving a wider…
Biodiversity Breakfast
Saturday 11 May. 7:00am-10:00am Join the Hawk Conservancy Trust for a special morning to enjoy and…
- 1Bushton Plant Fair
- 2Duck Race 2024
- 3May Day Madness
- 4Mindful Mondays
- 5Swindon Festival of Literature
- 6"Bringing the sacred into everyday" with Dan Knowlson
- 7Stanford Festival Organ Concert
- 8Trowbridge Jobs Fair
- 9Chocolate Tasting Evening
- 10Comedy Loft - Stand Up For Trowbridge featuring Alex Milner
- 11Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage
- 12Spanish Conversation Club - Pub Night
- 1380's Disco Night
- 14All Floyd Division Bell 2024 Tour
- 15Counter's Creek
- 16Drypoint & TetraPak Intaglio Printmaking Hald-day Workshops
- 17Drypoint & TetraPak Intaglio Printmaking Workshop
- 18Festival of Blossom: Arts Week
- 19Mobility at the Museum
- 20PALOOZA - Lost in Music - 10th May - Devizes
- 21Iford Supper Club: Six-Course Tasting Menu
- 222024 Cotswold Water Park Ball
- 23Avon & Bourne Valley 12th Art Exhibition
- 24Biodiversity Breakfast
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Wiltshire’s thriving arts scene is as inventive as it is engaging. First class venues include the South West’s leading producing theatre and a music centre with ‘the finest acoustic outside London’. In addition we have cinemas, arts centres and more, bringing top quality performances to visitors and local residents alike. Plus make sure to check out our latest exhibitions at various venues across the county.
Let us help you… you’ll discover a huge variety of events on offer in Wiltshire from festivals through to family-friendly, sporting events.
You can also take a look at what's on in Chippenham for some more inspiration.
A line up of Festivals to impress
Take a look at what's on for Christmas in Wiltshire this year, for an exciting array of festive events.
One of the major highlights in Wiltshire’s events calendar is the Salisbury International Arts Festival which comes to venues across south Wiltshire.
Other major festivals include WOMAD near Malmesbury, the Larmer Tree Festival and End of the Road Festival in the stunning Larmer Tree Gardens, the Chippenham Folk Festival, the Iford Arts Festival held in the Peto Gardens of Iford Manor and the Wylye Valley Arts Trail, the Vintage Nostalgia Festival and the Chalke Valley History Festival.
Swindon is host to an annual Literature Festival with many famous authors attending each year and jazz lovers should head to Marlborough for its annual Jazz Festival.
Theatrical events in Wiltshire
See productions before they break the London stage at the Salisbury Playhouse as well as many one-off and touring productions at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon and the Pound Arts Centre in Corsham.
Markets in Wiltshire
For hustle and bustle you can't beat a good market, and Wiltshire has markets in abundance. Indoor, outdoor, farmers' markets, international, continental and the ones at Christmas time are not to be missed. Feast your eyes on tempting displays showcasing seasonal fruit and vegetables, meet and poultry, cheeses, cakes, artisan loaves, and more.
Music events to suit all tastes
Many of our arts venues host regular music events. If music is your thing then be sure to check out what’s happening at the Wiltshire Music Centre in Bradford on Avon. Search our listings for other music events taking place in Wiltshire ranging from large-scale concerts through to intimate gigs in pubs.
Family friendly events in Wiltshire
Many of our attractions put on family friendly events during the school holidays and at the weekend to help you keep your family entertained. From re-enactments at some of our English Heritage properties through to interactive exhibitions, there’s plenty going on here – just search the dates for what’s on when you are planning to visit.
Seasonal Events in Wiltshire
There are seasonal things to do all through the year, with Easter in the Spring and Bank Holidays in May and August - check out our bank holiday ideas for more inspiration. Be sure to check out our pages detailing what's coming up for Halloween in October, Firework displays in November and Christmas later in the year. Then of course there's New Year's Eve - for many people the biggest night of the year!
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