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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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The Jon Lloyd Quartet: Earth Songs

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Bradford on Avon

Saxophonist Jon Lloyd has been a leading figure in the UK jazz and free music scene for several decades. His critically acclaimed Ubuntu release "Earth Song" heralds Jon's return to European contemporary jazz, using classical and non-western music…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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OAE Experience Ensemble

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Bradford on Avon

CHEVALIER DE SAINT-GEORGES Symphony No 2 in D Major 'L'Amant Anonyme'
HAYDN Symphony No 49 in F minor 'La Passione'
HAYDN Symphony No 43 in E flat major 'Mercury'
The OAE Experience Scheme gives gifted period instrument musicians the opportunity to…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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The John Martyn Project - Green Man Festival Launch

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Bradford on Avon

This six-piece tribute act treats the works of British singer-songwriter John Martyn with poignant sensitivity, exploring now only the songs from his 1970s purple patch, but much of his lesser-known works too. Join them for a memorable evening as…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Blazin' Fiddles

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Bradford on Avon

If you're hankering after a night of fast-paced fiddle music then this five-piece, award-winning Scottish folk band is the answer. Energetic, vibrant and enlivening, the last time they played here they sold out, performing both solo and ensemble…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Screening: The Royal Ballet Romeo and Juliet

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Bradford on Avon

The Capulets and Montagues are sworn enemies. Yet it is love at first sight for Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet at the Capulet ball. They profess their devotion at Juliet's balcony and get secretly married. The stakes are raised further when
Romeo…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Lady Maisery

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Bradford on Avon

Made up of multi award-winning artists Rowan Rheingans, Hazel Askew and Hannah James, this captivating folk trio form a unified female voice, carrying stories of sisterhood, human struggle, the joy of living and the vitality of song. Beautiful,…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Bradford Roots Music Festival

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Bradford on Avon

Banish your January blues with our one-day, indoor Winter get-together celebrating community spirit and joyful music. Packed with music, activities food, dancing and more, this is the ultimate feel-good festival that you just can't miss.
Activities…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Caroline Taylor: Reflection

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Bradford on Avon

Caroline Taylor soprano
Sebastian Issler piano
SCHUBERT Auf dem See No.2 Op 29 D543
SCHUBERT Im Frühling No 10 Post101 D882
RACHMANINOV 'Lilacs' and 'How fair this spot' from 12 Romances Op 21
RACHMANINOV 'Spring Waters' from 12 Romances Op…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Brodsky Quartet: Remembering Vienna

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Bradford on Avon

SCHUBERT Quartettsatz in C minor D703
ISIDORA ŽEBELJAN Dark Velvet
HAYDN String Quartet in F sharp minor Op 50 No 4
ANTON VON ZEMLINSKY String Quartet No 2 Op 15
The Brodsky Quartet bring their storytelling flair back to the WMC stage with a…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Elaine Delmar

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Bradford on Avon

Jazz
Elaine Delmar
Fri 31 Jan 2025 7:30pm
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Fri 31 Jan 2025 7:30pm
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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Steven Osborne

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Bradford on Avon

SCHUMANN Arabesque in C major Op 18
DEBUSSY Selections from the Children's Corner Suite
DEBUSSY Two Arabesques
SCHUMANN Kinderszenen Op 15
SCHUBERT Sonata for Piano No 21 in B flat major D960
Steven Osborne OBE is one of Britain's most treasured…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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West of England Youth Orchestra (WEYO): Concerto

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Bradford on Avon

Most of us have heard the word: nearly every orchestral concert features one, nearly every instrument has one written for them and nearly every list of top 10 classical pieces includes one. But what actually is a concerto?
In this action-packed,…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Bristol Ensemble

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Bradford on Avon

VIVALDI Four Seasons
EINAUDI Primavera, Divenire, Petricor, I Giorni
RICHTER On the Nature of Daylight
PIAZZOLLA Summer
The Vivaldi Four Seasons is one of the best loved pieces of classical music capturing the Italian countryside through the…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Siobhan Miller

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Bradford on Avon

Celebrating much-loved Scottish songs with joyful, ethereal tone and the odd pop influence, Siobhan Miller honed her unique style through working with some of Scotland's most famous singers, like Eddi Reader. The only four-time winner of best singer…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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FARA

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Bradford on Avon

In honour of their 10th anniversary, this Orkney-born folk quartet are on a whistle-stop tour of the UK – including Bradford on Avon! Presenting an evening of highlights from their three critically acclaimed albums, the group's fiery fiddles,…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Screening: The Royal Opera Turandot

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Bradford on Avon

PUCCINI Turandot
Featuring the ever-popular 'Nessun dorma', this opera of love and revenge is brought to life in a dazzling production. The beautiful but icy Princess Turandot will only marry a man who can correctly answer three riddles. Those who…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Baby Gospel

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Bradford on Avon

Put some soul into your Sunday with CK Gospel Choir – a professional vocal group from London – as they bring you this fun family concert for all ages. Sing and clap along to hits by Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, Adele and more – as well as traditional…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing that Music

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Bradford on Avon

Join the UK's hardest swinging band, Down for the Count All-Stars, for "one hellova celebration of vintage music" (TimeOut London) – it's time to Swing That Music! This mini big band recreate the music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Glenn…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Samuele Telari

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Bradford on Avon

MOZART Andante in F K616
SHOSTAKOVICH Prelude and Fugue in A Major Op 87 No 7
SCHUBERT Impromptu Op 90 No 2
SCHUBERT Impromptu Op 142 No 2 & 4
SHOSTAKOVICH Prelude and Fugue No 15 in D flat major Op 87
TCHAIKOVSKY ARR. ALESSANDRO RUI RUI Suite from…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Little Bulb Theatre: Four Seasons

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Bradford on Avon

Join an intrepid team of magical gardeners as they use puppetry, physical theatre and clowning around to tend to the marvellous menagerie of flora and fauna at every stage of nature's miraculous journey. This family-friendly concert celebrates the…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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