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Salisbury 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.

Festivals and cultural events in Salisbury

One of the major cultural events to take place each summer in Salisbury is the Ageas Salisbury International Arts Festival (end May-mid June) which brings with it a host of classical concerts, performances, theatre and participatory events.

Salisbury is also home to the Playhouse which offers an exciting programme of quality performances as well as the Salisbury Arts Centre and the City Hall with a year-round entertainment programme. On the outskirts of the city is the Studio Theatre, home to amateur theatre productions.

Crafts, food fayres and markets

Within the Cathedral Close the Salisbury Contemporary Craft and Heritage Festival is held and during a week in September the Salisbury Food & Drink Festival comes to the city with the highly popular food and drink market on the final day. Look out for food and craft fayres and regular markets held across the city too.

One-off events

Look out for one-off events which take place in and around the city and keep checking back as event are regularly added to our site.

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You can find out more about what's on in Salisbury by browsing the listings below. Alternatively, if you have particular dates in mind search our what's on calendar.

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Come Fly With Me - Salisbury Big Band Concert

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Concert

Stockbridge

Get ready to be swept off your feet as the Salisbury Big Band returns to the Army Flying Museum with a toe-tapping celebration of swing, jazz, and big band classics. Known for their infectious energy and impeccable musicianship, this talented…

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Army Flying Museum, Wiltshire

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Astounding Archaeological Inventions at Melksham Library

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Education

Melksham, Melksham

Come and get hands on with real Astounding Inventions from the Stone Age all the way to World War Two!
Explore with us and see how technology and techniques change throughout time!
Join our special 'Astounding archaeological inventions' workshop at…

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Linocut Printmaking Reduction Technique

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Crafts

Marlborough

A complete introduction to linocut printmaking using the reduction technique.
In this relief printing workshop you'll explore a range of linocutting tools, how to create marks, use areas of positive and negative space in your design, how to ink…

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Dancing Academy: Decades (Main Show)

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Dance

Chippenham

Dancing Academy presents Main Dance School show 'Decades'.
Dancing Academy are thrilled to present our 2026 Main Dance school show – DECADES. Join us and our older dancers for a journey of song & dance through the decades from the rockin' fifties,…

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The Neeld Community & Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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Dancing Academy: Decades (Main Show)

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Dance

Chippenham

Dancing Academy presents Main Dance School show 'Decades'.
Dancing Academy are thrilled to present our 2026 Main Dance school show – DECADES. Join us and our older dancers for a journey of song & dance through the decades from the rockin' fifties,…

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The Neeld Community & Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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Dancing Academy: Showcase

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Dance

Chippenham

Dancing Academy presents their 2026 'Showcase'.
Dancing Academy would like to invite you to our 2026 Showcase – Come and be bedazzled by our competition Team, Ambassadors Team & Elements group, Showcasing their group numbers, solos, duets and…

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The Neeld Community & Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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Dancing Academy: Mini Show

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Dance

Chippenham

Dancing Academy presents Mini Dance School show 'Decades'.
Dancing Academy are thrilled to present our 2026 Mini Dance school show – DECADES. Join us and our youngest dancers for a journey of song & dance through the decades, from the rockin'…

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The Neeld Community & Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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Dancing Academy: Mini Show

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Dance

Chippenham

Dancing Academy presents Mini Dance School show 'Decades'.
Dancing Academy are thrilled to present our 2026 Mini Dance school show – DECADES. Join us and our youngest dancers for a journey of song & dance through the decades, from the rockin'…

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The Neeld Community & Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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Shop Small Swindon - Artisan Market

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Market

SWINDON

24 fantastic local makers selling this SUNDAY!
We have bakers, makers, movers and shakers and we think they are all amazing!
We have ceramics, cute baby ware, glass, plants, candles, homeware, jewellery, cakes, chocolate, macarons, art work ALL…

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Bath Christmas Market Cruise

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Christmas Markets

Pylle

Cruise to the Bath Christmas Market on The Whistling Swan Narrowboat dates from Thursday 23rd of November - Sunday 10th of December 2023 Please contact us for further details. narrowboathotel.com

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Annual Twelfth Night Celebration

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Historical

Chippenham

Keep the festive spirit going and join us for Twelfth Night, our annual celebration of the events of 878CE. With the help of Manaraefan Viking & Anglo-Saxon Re-enactment Group, we'll be exploring our Royal Saxon past and the part Chippenham played…

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Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra

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Classical

Bradford on Avon

An evening of Russian orchestral delights

Philip Draisey conductor
Vincent Ling piano
STRAVINSKY Circus Polka
TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No 1
STRAVINSKY Suite from The
Firebird
After a two-year break the Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra returns to…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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TECHSPO London 2024 Technology Expo (Internet ~ Mobile ~ AdTech ~ MarTech ~ SaaS)

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Exhibition

London

"Where Business, Tech and Innovation Collide in London!

TECHSPO London 2024 is your chance to …
– Check out exhibitors showcasing the next generation of technology & innovation.
– Be inspired, amazed and educated on how these evolving…

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Chippenham & Treverva (Cornwall) Male Voice Choirs

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Concert

Chippenham

Chippenham Male Voice Choir are delighted to welcome Treverva Male Voice Choir, an established Cornish Choir, to join forces in an evening of song to raise funds for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
You can expect a programme of contemporary and…

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The Neeld Community & Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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Creation Station – February Half-Term

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Workshop

Corsham

Come along to this ever popular family craft session and get creating with Friend of the Pound, Sue.

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The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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The Girl on the Train

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Theatre

Salisbury

Based on the bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins and DreamWorks film
Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel
Every day on her way to work, Rachel watches a seemingly perfect couple from the train window, dreaming of her perfect love story.…

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Moonage Daydream (15)

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Film

Corsham

A cinematic odyssey exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey. From visionary filmmaker Brett Morgen, and sanctioned by the Bowie estate.
Director: Brett Morgen
Stars: David Bowie
Runtime: 2h 15m

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The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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The Temple Brothers: Everlys and Friends: The Live Show

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Music

Chippenham

The Temple Brothers (officially voted as the UK's No.1 Everly Brothers tribute by the National Tribute Music Awards 2017), faithfully recreate the music and harmonies of one of the greatest and best-loved duo's of all time – The Everly Brothers…

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The Neeld Community & Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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Pasadena Roof Orchestra

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Duncan Galloway band leader
With an unparalleled reputation across the UK, Europe and beyond, Pasadena Roof Orchestra have been re-creating the jazz sounds of the 1920s and 1930s for the past 50 years. Sounding as polished as ever, expect to hear…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Echoes & Apparitions - true ghost stories from The Merchant's House

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Event

Marlborough

Some houses whisper, this one speaks. Step into the shadows of Marlborough's most storied home, where real encounters echo through centuries. Join us for two very special evenings at The Merchant's House. This house speaks, are you brave enough to…

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