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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 Fagiolini: Angels and Demons

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Bradford on Avon

Robert Hollingworth director
Rachel Podger violin
I Fagiolini
Brecon Baroque
Programme to include:
MONTEVERDI Beatus vir
BACH Cantata No 61 "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland"
BYRD Lullaby
CRISTOFARO CARESANA La Tarantella
JUAN FRANCÉS DE IRIBARREN…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Kasai Masai

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Bradford on Avon

Nickens Nkoso percussion
Otis Lumumba guitar
Claude Bula bass
Jeannot Bel guitar
Jean Claude Mulamba drums
Hailing from the Congo, Kasai Masai are a supergroup of West African musicians who perform their unique blend of traditional and modern…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Old Time Sailors

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Nicholas Moffat band leader
Don't expect to stay in your seat when the Old Time Sailors take shore leave in town. This rousing, joyful bunch promises you a night of hearty dancing and singing as you sail back to the 19th Century for an immersive…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Budapest Cafe Orchestra

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Christian Garrick violin, darbuka
Eddie Hession accordion
Kelly Cantlon double bass
Adrian Zolotuhin guitar, saz, balalaika, domra
Electrifying, witty and super-stylish, The Budapest Café Orchestra's hot club swing will raise your heartbeat from…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Breabach

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Megan Henderson fiddle, vocals
James Lindsay double bass, keyboard, vocals
Calum MacCrimmon bagpipe, whistle, bouzouki, vocals
Conal McDonagh bagpipe, uilleann pipes, whistle, vocals
Ewan Robertson guitar, cajon, vocals
Winners of 'Folk Band of the…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West 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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Leon McCawley

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Leon McCawley piano
HAYDN Sonata No 34 in D major Hob XVI/33
TCHAIKOVSKY Song of the Lark & Autumn Song from The Seasons Op 37a
PROKOFIEV Sonata No 2 in D minor Op 14
CHOPIN Impromptu in A flat major Op 29
SCHUBERT Four Impromptus D 935
Leon…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Altan

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh lead vocal, fiddle
Ciarán Curran bouzouki
Mark Kelly guitar
Dáithí Sproule guitar, vocals
Martin Tourish accordion
The spirit and sound of Altan comes from the deep and rich musical tradition of their native County Donegal.…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Martin Carthy / John Wilks

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Martin Carthy guitar, vocals
Jon Wilks guitar, vocals
Join us for an extra-special chance to hear master musician Martin Carthy perform and reminisce about his illustrious career, with musical interludes and conversation with his close friend,…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Astatine Trio

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Jelena Horvat violin Riya Hamie cello Berniya Hamie piano
SHOSTAKOVICH Piano Trio No 2 in E minor Op 67 SCHUBERT Piano Trio No 2 in E flat major D 929
Winners of several international prizes and mentored by the legendary pianist Alfred…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Ronnie Scott's All Stars

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Ronnie Scott's All Stars
James Pearson piano, musical director
Featuring the rarely heard sound of two grand pianos, combined with a world-class rhythm section, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club musical director James Pearson presents a very special concert…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Yehudi Menuhin School

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Music

Bradford on Avon

The students of The Yehudi Menuhin School
Pupils of The Yehudi Menuhin School present a varied programme that showcases the talent and skill of these young musicians. The Yehudi Menuhin School is a global leader in music education, providing a…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Bradford on Avon Walking Festival

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Walking

Bradford on Avon

A 3 day walking event organised by Bradford on Avon Walkers are Welcome, with around 15 walks to suit all ages and abilities. For 2023 several of the walks will be on the theme of Bradford on Avon’s industrial heritage.

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Festive Afternoon Tea at Bowood Hotel

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Christmas

Calne

Celebrate the festive season with Bowood's carefully crafted festive afternoon tea…
From 27th November 2023 to 3rd January 2024
Served from 12pm – 5pm daily
Sunday's from 3pm – 5pm
The Shelburne Bar and Restaurant, along with the Library with its…

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Christmas Day Lunch at Bowood Hotel

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Christmas

Calne

Join Bowood this Christmas and celebrate in style with friends and family in The Kerry Suite. Their dedicated team will take care of everything, so you can relax and enjoy quality time with your loved ones; after all, that's the recipe for a perfect…

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Heritage Open Days in Bradford on Avon

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Heritage

Bradford on Avon

Every year, people come to Bradford on Avon to see the Town Lock-up, an old jail cell on the town bridge.

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Summer Quest at Bowood House & Gardens

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School Holiday

Bowood, Calne

During the Summer holidays have fun completing the below five challenges. Once each challenge is completed collect a stamp at admissions, keep going until you have all challenges completed.
Challenge 1 – Birds and Minibeasts Challenge 2 –…

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7-9 yrs Holiday Clubs wk2

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Food and Drink

Bromham, Chippenham

Recipes: Rainbow Pasta and Lemon Biscuits
Description:
We are starting this Summer holiday week with the 7-9 cookery session.
We will be making Rainbow pasta. The children will choose and prepare a range of ingredients to go with their pasta and…

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The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald

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Theatre

Bradford on Avon

1920s New York. A city full of dreamers.
Through the eyes of Nick Carraway, we are introduced to the high-fliers (and low-lifes) of glitzy Manhattan. However, when he meets a certain Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, he realises the parties…

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Cooking Together - Adult & Child

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Food Festival

Bromham, Chippenham

Timings: 2.00pm – 5.00pm (These timings also include enough time to eat here, it is likely you will finish earlier if you are choosing to take your goodies home)
Menu: Homemade Pitta Breads with Marinated Chicken/Quorn & Hummus and Oaty Jam…

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