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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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Fidelio Trio Halloween Concert

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Classical

Bradford on Avon

A hauntingly beautiful debut by leading piano trio
Darragh Morgan violin
Tim Gill cello
Mary Dullea piano
BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in D Major Op 70 No 1 'Ghost'
ZORN Ghosts
GOSFIELD Cranks and Cactus Needles
SCHUBERT Piano Trio No 2 in E flat major…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Martin & Eliza Carthy

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Folk

Bradford on Avon

Dazzling folk pedigree with father and daughter duo
Martin Carthy vocals and guitar
Eliza Carthy vocals and fiddle
Legendary singer and guitarist Martin Carthy and his twice Mercury-nominated daughter Eliza Carthy come together to perform songs…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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The Further Adventures of Dr Dolittle

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Theatre

Chippenham

Following the phenomenal success of 2018's tour of The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle, Illyria are delving back into Hugh Lofting's amazing stories to bring you a brand-new musical adaptation of the Doctor's FURTHER adventures with Jip the Dog, Dab…

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John Law's Congregation

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Music

Bradford on Avon

CONFIGURATION Tour 2021

John Law piano
James Mainwaring saxophone
Ashley John Long double bass
Dave Hamblett drums
Captivating anthemic melodies and powerful rhythms, combined with subtle electronic soundscapes make for an appealing and…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Giacomo Susani

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Classical

Bradford on Avon

Lunchtime recital by leading young guitarist

BACH Suite BWV 995
CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO Movements from XXIV Caprichos de Goya
SUSANI S'ode ancora il mare
SUSANI Ricercare poetico
LLOBET Three Catalan folksongs
ALBÉNIZ Cádiz
SOR Grand solo…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Stacey Kent

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Jazz

Bradford on Avon

Vocal jazz iconoclast presents a musical self-portrait
Stacey Kent vocals
Kim Tomlinson saxophone, flute
Jeremy Brown bass
Josh Morrison drums
Graham Harvey piano
Stacey Kent stands strong among the top jazz artists of our time as one of the most…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Leon McCawley

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Classical

Bradford on Avon

Three late sonatas by three great composers

MOZART Sonata in B flat K570
HAYDN Sonata in E flat HXVI/52
SCHUBERT Sonata in C minor D958
Sporting an air of rarefied elegance and probably intended for one of his pupils, Mozart's penultimate piano…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Bob Heath

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Songs from a Window: an evening of music and stories with Bob Heath

When music therapist Bob Heath starts working with people at the end of their lives he realises they all have an important story to tell. But how can they say the unsayable,…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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West of England Youth Orchestra - Cancelled

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Classical

Bradford on Avon

** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED **
An exhilarating showcase to celebrate the New Year Timothy Redmond conductor Join the talented young musicians of the West of England Youth Orchestra under the baton of long-standing conductor Timothy…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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OAE Experience Ensemble

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Classical

Bradford on Avon

Exceptional young artists bring Haydn to life

The OAE Experience Ensemble is a hand-picked group of talented young artists who are currently participating in the OAE Experience Scheme – a prestigious development programme for emerging musicians.…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Trio Paradis: Invitation to the Dance

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Music

Bradford-on-Avon

Trio Paradis (Jacquelyn Bevan – piano, Lisa Betteridge – violin & Linda Stocks – cello) play a lunchtime concert on the first Thursday morning of each month (Feb-Dec) at Holy Trinity, at 10.45am. Entrance to the concert is free with a retiring…

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Fofoulah

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Electronic soundscapes meet West African rhythms

Batch Gueye sabar, vocals, dance
Tom Challenger sax, synths
Phil Stevenson guitar
Johnny Brierley bass
Kaw Secka sabar, vocals
Dave Smith drums
London-based afro-dub ensemble Fofoulah make their…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Trio Paradis: A Tour of the British Isles

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Music

Bradford-on-Avon

Trio Paradis (Jacquelyn Bevan - piano, Lisa Betteridge - violin & Linda Stocks - cello) perform an informal monthly concert at Holy Trinity on the first Thursday of every month (Feb-Dec) at 10.45. The trio celebrate their return to live performance…

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Brodsky Quartet / Laura Van Der Heijden

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Classical

Bradford on Avon

Sublime masterworks of darkness and light
Krysia Osostowicz violin
Ian Belton violin
Paul Cassidy viola
Jacqueline Thomas cello
Laura Van Der Heijden cello
BACH arr CASSIDY Sonata for Solo Violin in C major
SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No 8 in C…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Còig

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Folk

Bradford on Avon

Award-winning Canadian folk stars return to WMC
Darren McMullen guitar, banjo, bouzouki, vocals
Rachel Davis viola, vocals
Chrissy Crowley fiddle
Zakk Cormier guitar, footpercussion
Transatlantic powerhouse Còig has cemented its status as one of…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Zone Club Album Launch

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Family

Bradford on Avon

Celebrating Creativity in Lockdown: a rocking evening of original songs and endless imagination

Ever since the first lockdown in March 2020, Zone Club has been meeting online every month to the creativity of learning disabled young adults across…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Siân Dicker

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Classical

Bradford on Avon

Lieder at lunchtime with leading young artists

Siân Dicker soprano
Krystal Tunnicliffe piano
Programme to include:
WOLF Songs from Goethe Lieder
SAINT-SAËNS Suzette et Suzon
SIBELIUS 5 songs, Op 37
PARRY Armida's Garden
WILLIAMS…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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GBH Big Band

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Jazz

Bradford on Avon

A Merry GBH Big Band Christmas
Mike Daniels director
Tina May vocals
GBH Big Band's legendary Christmas concert is back with a classy selection of big band fayre. Award-winning jazz singer Tina May sang with GBH in their stunning Ellington concert…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Tenebrae

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Concert

Bradford on Avon

Leading vocal ensemble delight with passion and precision

Nigel Short director
Programme to include:
CHILCOTT Sun, Moon, Sea & Stars
BERLIN arr CHILCOTT Cheek to Cheek
DE ANCHIETA arr CHILCOTT Com amores, la mi madre
TRAD arr KNIGHT Danny…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Pasadena Roof Orchestra

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Jazz

Bradford on Avon

Razzle and dazzle in abundance from top UK jazz band
Duncan Galloway band leader
The Pasadena Roof Orchestra have been recreating the sounds of a golden era of music from the 1920s and 1930s to widespread acclaim for over 50 years. Enjoy…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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