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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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HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN

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Jazz

Bradford on Avon

Since its beginnings in the ate 1990s, the Hot Club of Cowtown's star has continued to rise as its reputation for jaw-dropping virtuosity and unforgettable live shows has become the band's global brand. Weaving seemingly disparate styles together,…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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FINDING HOME – A CELEBRATION OF SYRIAN CULTURE

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Community

Bradford on Avon

wiltshiremusic.org.uk/whats-on/maya-youssef-finding-home
Finding Home is a two-day festival exploring Syrian culture through a rich programme of concerts, food, lectures and visual art. At its heart is an invitation to gather together to talk,…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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THE ROYAL OPERA- Romeo and Juliet

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Romeo and Juliet has become a great modern ballet classic of the ballet repertory since its creation by Royal Ballet Director Kenneth MacMillan and its premiere in 1965.The doomed lovers attempt to find their way through the colour and action of…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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OAE EXPERIENCE BRASS

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Exceptional young players from the OAE's Experience scheme highlight some of the most captivating repertoire for brass ensemble using period instruments. Directed by leading players in their fields – David Blackadder, Philip Dale and Adrian Bending…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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MARTIN & ELIZA CARTHY

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Legendary singer and guitarist Martin Carthy and his twice Mercury-nominated daughter Eliza Carthy come together to perform songs and tunes from their vast family repertoire, which draws from the traditional canon as well as selections from a more…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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THE ROYAL OPERA RIGOLETTO (

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Carlos Álvarez Rigoletto
Liparit Avetisyan Duke of Mantua
Lisette Oropesa Gilda
Andrea Mastroni Sparafucile
Ramona Zaharia Maddalena
Eric Greene Count Monterone
Kseniia Nikolaieva Giovanna
Dominic Sedgwick Marullo
Egor Zhuravskii Borsa
Blaise…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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RIOT ENSEMBLE

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Riot Ensemble have been connecting people to great contemporary music since 2012. For their WMC debut, Riot take over the Centre with an interactive programme that draws upon natural sound, experimentation and playfulness. Culminating with Smith's…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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BREABACH

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Folk

Bradford on Avon

Firmly established as one of Scotland's most exciting and popular folk groups, Breabach unite deep roots in Highland and Island tradition with the musical innovation of their Glasgow base. Throughout the band's 15 years they have always looked to…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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WILTSHIRE YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA

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Jazz

Bradford on Avon

Wiltshire Youth Jazz Orchestra provides young jazz musicians from Wiltshire and the surrounding area with opportunities to perform with like-minded young musicians and leading professionals. Led by experienced big band leader Mike Daniels, enjoy an…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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ALEX MENDHAM AND HIS ORCHESTRA FINE AND

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Music

Bradford on Avon

For their eagerly anticipated return, Alex Mendham and His Orchestra shine a spotlight on the unsung female heroes of Tin Pan Alley, and climb the dazzling heights of New York City's Rainbow Room of 1934. The show celebrates the brilliant career of…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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OAE EXPERIENCE BRASS

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Exceptional young players from the OAE's Experience scheme highlight some of the most captivating repertoire for brass ensemble using period instruments. Directed by leading players in their fields – David Blackadder, Philip Dale and Adrian Bending…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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EMPIRICAL

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Jazz

Bradford on Avon

Since their formation in 2007, Empirical have honed a reputation as risk-takers, built on the quartet's complex compositions and free-ranging improvisational style that "flirts with nostalgia while living on the edge of experimentation" (Jazzwise).…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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ANTOINE PRÉAT

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Winner of the PDGYA Award 2020, Franco-Belgian pianist Antoine Préat presents a lunchtime concert defined by intensity and air. Liszt's staggering one movement sonata inspired by Dante's Inferno stretches pianists to the very edge of virtuosic…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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CITY OF LONDON SINFONIA

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Music

Bradford on Avon

MOZART Overture to the Marriage of Figaro
MOZART Sinfonia Concertante K364 for Violin and Viola
HAYDN Symphony No 104 'London'
City of London Sinfonia perform an evening of enduring Classical masterpieces by Mozart and Haydn. The programme features…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Boiling Point (Cert 15)

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Film

Corsham

Stephen Graham stars in this gripping culinary thriller, filmed in real time in one beautiful choreographed 90 minute take. On the busiest night of the year at one of the hottest restaurants in London, charismatic, commanding head chef Andy Jones…

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The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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Boiling Point (Cert 15)

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Film

Corsham

Stephen Graham stars in this gripping culinary thriller, filmed in real time in one beautiful choreographed 90 minute take. On the busiest night of the year at one of the hottest restaurants in London, charismatic, commanding head chef Andy Jones…

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The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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Swings & Roundabouts by Filskit Theatre

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Family

Corsham

Calling the bum wipers, bedtime boppers and owners of tiny humans.
You are invited to join actor, musician, and mummy, Sophie Ross, for a brand-new comedy musical that unpacks the Swings and Roundabouts of the first year of parenthood. Come and…

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The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman

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Music

Corsham

Last year marked 25 years of making music together for this popular wife and husband duo. Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman have long established themselves as one of the UK Folk scene's most rewardingly enduring partnerships. To celebrate and…

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The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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Messy by Zoo Co Theatre

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Family

Corsham

Meet Daisy. She's got a messy brain and a messy bedroom. No matter what she does, "The Mess" just seems to follow her about! Which makes it very difficult to look for stuff. Important stuff. Like Mr Twiggy!
When Daisy is chosen to look after Mr…

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The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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ENG-ER-LAND by Hannah Kumari and WoLab

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Theatre

Corsham

It's 1997. Last year England made it to the semi-finals of Euro 96, Gina G came third in Eurovision and 13 year-old Lizzie went to her first in-person football game: Coventry vs. Manchester City. Not the Man City of today, oil and superstars, but…

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The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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