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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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I, Clara: Clara Schumann - A Life in Music

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Classical

Salisbury

Created to celebrate 200 years since Clara Wieck Schumann's birth in 1819, I, Clara tells the story of her extraordinary life in her own words. It is the sixth Composer Portrait created by Lucy Parham and it received its London premiere at Kings…

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Tom Stade: Natural Born Killer

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Comedy

Salisbury

The legendary Canadian superstar returns with a killer new hour!
A master of his craft; unabashed and mischievous with an innate ability to connect to audiences. This is a a show for iGens, Millennials, Gen Xs, Baby Boomers and beyond.
Join Tom as…

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Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury

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Fascinating Aïda: The 40th Anniversary Show!

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Comedy

Salisbury

Celebrating 40 years on the road, Dillie, Liza and Adèle, Britain's raciest and sassiest musical cabaret trio, are bringing their brand-new show to theatres across the UK. 
Fascinating Aïda have racked-up millions of internet followers, performed…

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Druids Picnic Polo Series Forest Edge Bowl

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Sports

Salisbury

Join us for a day of exhilarating polo!
Bring along a picnic and relax in the sunshine (hopefully)!
All welcome! Entry is £20 per car for non-members. Field side parking spaces are available - Email george@druidspolo.co.uk to book.
…

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DigiMarCon At Home 2023 - Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference

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Community

VIRTUAL

DigiMarCon At Home 2023 is your chance to ...
– Hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry.
– Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative…

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The Royal Opera L'Elisir D'Amore Screening

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Sesto Quatrini conductor
Laurent Pelly director
Nadine Sierra Adina
Bryn Terfel Doctor Dulcamara
DONIZETTI L'elisir d'amore
Expect sun, fun and vocal acrobatics in Laurent Pelly's much-loved staging of Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore. Conductor Sesto…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Hairspray The Musical Dance Class

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Charity

Bradford on Avon

NJ Dance are running a fantastic Hairspray Musical 'you can't stop the beat' dance class between 7pm-8pm. Suitable for all abilities.
The class is a part of FearLess's 24 hour danceathon fundraiser. Join us at Cumberwell Park on 29th-30th September…

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Halloween Family Disco

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Family

Chippenham

Calling all witches, wizards, vampires, zombies, ghosts and ghouls!
Join us at The Neeld this Halloween for a spooktacular night. Booooooo-gie the night away with a fangtastic disco suitable for all the family. Dress up in your spookiest, kookiest…

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The Neeld Community & Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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Children's Trolls Themed Dance Party

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Charity

Bradford on Avon

Local acclaimed dance schools, Groove Movers and Samantha Jones Dance Academy are running a fantastic children's dance party to get your little ones moving this Saturday morning. Suitable for all abilities.
The class is a part of FearLess's 24 hour…

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Life Drawing for Beginners

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Arts and Culture

Chippenham

Join Charlie in the beautiful Cause Arts Centre auditorium, to drink fresh coffee and indulge in a whole day of Life Drawing with other keen artists.

For complete beginners who would like to try it amongst other newcomers.

£70- all materials,…

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The Royal Opera Don Quixote Screening

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Carlos Acosta choreography
LUDWIG MINKUS Don Quixote
This energetic 19th century ballet is enlivened by Ludwig Minkus' spirited score and is a wonderful showcase for the virtuosity of The Royal Ballet's Principal dancers. Created for The Royal…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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André Rieu 2023 Maastricht Concert Screening

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Music

Bradford on Avon

André Rieu violin
Johann Strauss Orchestra
André Rieu will again stage his glorious annual summer event in the iconic Vrijthof Square this year. The concert will be a musical feast with heart-warming pieces lovingly chosen by André, covering…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Bradford Roots Sessions

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Doors 7pm
This inaugural Bradford Roots Session will bring the spirit of Bradford Roots - WMC's winter festival - to a very special night infused with Americana-Folk on our foyer stage. Concrete Prarie, Courting Ghosts and Fly Yeti Fly are all…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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The Royal Opera Das Rheingold Screening

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Antonio Pappano conductor
Barrie Kosky director
Christopher Maltman Wotan
Christopher Purves Alberich
WAGNER Das Rheingold
Antonio Pappano conducts Barrie Kosky's bold new imagining of Wagner's Das Rheingold with an outstanding cast.
Running…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Wiltshire's 1st 24 Hour Dance-A-Thon in aid of FearLess

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Charity

Bradford on Avon

POP IN // DANCE // FUNDRAISE!
Join us at Cumberwell Park on 29th-30th September for 24 HOURS of Dance, Music and Fun hosted by charity FearLess, led by awesome dance instructors, live local bands and special guests!
We need YOU to help us fulfil…

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Heritage Open Day - Parade House

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Heritage

Trowbridge

Step back in history to the Georgian period and visit the elegant rooms of Grade I listed Parade House, one of Wiltshire's finest buildings dating from 1720.
Built in around 1720 for the wealthy cloth merchant Robert Houlton, and recently saved…

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Spirits of the South West Autumn tasting evening

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Food and Drink

Trowbridge

A special Gin, Vodka, Rum and Whisky tasting experience at Parade House Trowbridge
Celebrate the arrival of Autumn with a special drinks night in Ushers Bar at Parade House.
We've brought together a selection of the finest spirits from the best…

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The Jabberwocky @ Pound Arts

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Theatre

Corsham

Beware the Jabberwock! The jaws that bite, The claws that catch! Run for your life! Save yourself! AHHH!
The village of Pokeytin is under threat. Their crops and cows disappear in the night. Mrs Dodos' washing has been pinched from the line and Mr…

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The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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An Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt

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Talk

Trowbridge

Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her successful Psychic / Mediumship Evenings.
As a Medium Nikki Kitt aims to provide evidence of life after life by getting links from loved ones in spirit for…

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Whole day Life Drawing

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Art

Chippenham

Following on from the success of last year's events, we're excited to bring you two more whole day life drawing days for the summer holidays.
For those who have some experience or who are happy to work at their own pace, join Charlie for an…

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