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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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Men With Horns

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Bradford - On - Avon

An evening inspired by Vienna's unique musical heritage
MOZART Papageno's Aria from The Magic Flute
BEETHOVEN Prisoners' Chorus from Fidelio
SCHUBERT Nachtgesang im Walde Op 139
BRUCKNER Mitternacht
RICHTER Horn Quartet
BRAHMS Sonata movement
The…

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Matt Ridley Quartet

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Bradford - On - Avon

WMC Live in the Bar: virtuoso bassist leads a dynamic A-list jazz group
Celebrating the launch of their second studio album, bassist Matt Ridley is joined by Parliamentary Jazz Award-winner John Turville on piano, George Hart on drums and globally…

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Bath Symphony Orchestra

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Bradford - On - Avon

A dramatic evening of popular orchestral masterpieces
MUSSORGSKY A Night on the Bare Mountain
RACHMANINOV Isle of the Dead
BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra
A Night on the Bare Mountain provides a terrifying account of a witches' Sabbath during a…

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Dennis Rollins' Velocity Trio

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Bradford - On - Avon

A unique collaboration led by WMC Jazz Artist in Residence 2016
For 25 years trombonist Dennis Rollins has played at the forefront of the UK jazz, funk and pop scene as a virtuoso sideman to Maceo Parker, Courtney Pine, Blur and Tom Jones. He is…

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Alexander Panfilov Piano

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Russian prize-winner presents a debut lunchtime programme
DEBUSSY Estampes
MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition
Born in Moscow in 1989, Alexander Panfilov studied at the Moscow State Conservancy before winning a scholarship to the Royal Northern…

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Cory Band

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Bradford - On - Avon

The most successful British brass band of the 21st century
Hailing from the Rhonda Valley of South Wales, the Cory Band has thrilled audiences from Swansea to Sydney. Experience an eclectic programme of music ranging from traditional brass band…

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Welsh Sinfonia

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Chamber orchestra makes a welcome return to WMC with a trip through Italy's rich musical history
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SCHUBERT Overture in D major D590
MARCELLO Oboe Concerto in D minor
ALBINONI Adagio in G minor
MENDELSSOHN Symphony No 4 Op…

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Britten Sinfonia / Benjamin Grosvenor Piano

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Associate Orchestra
Benjamin Grosvenor directs Mozart's last piano concerto
MOZART Piano Concerto No 27 in B flat major
STRAUSS Metamorphosen
BARTÓK String Quartet No 2 Op 17, II movement (Allegro)
Few artists come with a higher pedigree than…

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Empathy

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Bradford - On - Avon

PRESENTED BY NEON DANCE COMPANY
Emotionally charged new dance work with live music
Led by an international cast of dancers and musicians, this touching new work by choreographer Adrienne Hart reflects on what influences us to empathise with others…

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Atlan

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Bradford - On - Avon

The superlative Celtic band
Altan have moved audiences across the globe with their dynamic live performances and repertoire that ranges from touching old Irish songs all the way to hard-hitting reels and jigs.The veteran band shares an unwavering…

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Bollywood Showcase

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Bradford - On - Avon

A spectacular musical journey through Bollywood
Gaata Rahe Mera Dil (My Heart Keeps Singing) is a celebration of songs by legendary Bollywood music directors of yesteryear to the present day featuring leading British Asian vocalists Pooja Angra…

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Jason Rebello / Alisdair Hogarth Piano

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Bradford - On - Avon

Internationally acclaimed artists come together for special collaboration
As part of Bath International Music Festival we are delighted to be co-presenting this special collaborative event which features world-renowned British jazz pianist Jason…

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Orchestra Of The Ago Of Enlightenment

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ORCHESTRA IN RESIDENCE
WMC 18TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT
MOZART Symphony No 33 in B flat major
GORDON Bassoon Concerto
MOZART Symphony No 1 in E flat major
MOZART Clarinet Concerto in A major
Directed from the violin by leader Matthew Truscott, this…

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Raphael Wallfisch Cello Masterclass

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Bradford - On - Avon

A fascinating insight into cello mastery
Raphael Wallfisch is one of the most respected cellists performing on the international stage. He is also a passionate teacher and holds the position of Professor of Cello at the University of the Arts in…

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Bath Choral Society

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Leading local choir present an evening of choral delights
FINZI Let Us Garlands Bring
DOVE The Passing of the Year
RUTTER The Sprig of Thyme
An evening of delightful songs by popular twentieth century British composers which welcome the arrival of…

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Mauricio Velasierra Quintet

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Bradford - On - Avon

Truly original music from pioneering player of traditional Andean flutes
Colombian musician Mauricio Velasierra is a virtuoso of traditional Andean flutes. With diverse influences ranging from African music to jazz, and science to poetry, his…

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Youth Orchestra / Matthew Trusler Violin

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Leading soloist joins the Youth Orchestra
Timothy Redmond conductor
Matthew Trusler violin
RACHMANINOV Isle of the Dead Op 2
PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No 1 Op 19
MAHLER Symphony No 1 in D major
Mahler's titanic first symphony takes centre stage…

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The Amadeus Orchestra

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An orchestral tour de force with Raphael Wallfisch
GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue
FINZI Cello Concerto Op 40
STRAVINSKY Petrouchka
The Amadeus Orchestra is one of the world's foremost training orchestras for young professionals. They will be joined…

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Trio Apaches

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Enigmatic young piano trio makes WMC debut
RACHMANINOV Trio élégiaque No 1 in G minor
DEBUSSY Symphonic Sketches from La Mer
BLOCH Three Nocturnes
SHOSTAKOVICH Piano Trio No 2 in E minor Op 67
Trio Apaches comprises three of the UK's most…

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Youth Orchestra / Matthew Sharp Cello

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A ravishing concerto and new score to commemorate iconic WW1 battle
Timothy Redmond conductor
Matthew Sharp cello
LAURA ROSSI Somme100 film
DVOŘÁK Cello Concerto in B minor Op 104
Somme100 FILM is an international project to mark the 100th…

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