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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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Summer Quest

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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 – Leaves…

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Bowood House and Gardens, North Wiltshire

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The Royal Opera Don Quixote Screening

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Bradford on Avon

Carlos Acosta choreography
LUDWIG MINKUS Don Quixote
This energetic 19th century ballet is enlivened by Ludwig Minkus' spirited score and is a wonderful showcase for the virtuosity of The Royal Ballet's Principal dancers. Created for The Royal…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Hairspray The Musical Dance Class

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Charity

Bradford on Avon

NJ Dance are running a fantastic Hairspray Musical 'you can't stop the beat' dance class between 7pm-8pm. Suitable for all abilities.
The class is a part of FearLess's 24 hour danceathon fundraiser. Join us at Cumberwell Park on 29th-30th September…

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Bradford Roots Sessions

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Doors 7pm
This inaugural Bradford Roots Session will bring the spirit of Bradford Roots - WMC's winter festival - to a very special night infused with Americana-Folk on our foyer stage. Concrete Prarie, Courting Ghosts and Fly Yeti Fly are all…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Brodsky Quartet: The Man - His Life and Loves

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Music

Bradford on Avon

50TH ANNIVERSARY SHOSTAKOVICH CYCLE
Krysia Osostowicz violin
Ian Belton violin
Paul Cassidy viola
Jacqueline Thomas cello
SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No 7 in F sharp minor Op 108
SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No 8 in C minor Op 110
SHOSTAKOVICH…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Bath Careers Fair | 13th September 2024 | The UK Careers Fair

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Exhibition

Bath

Are you looking for a new job or career?
The Bath Careers Fair will offer candidates from all backgrounds, experience and education levels the opportunity to speak to representatives from an abundance of local employers, all in one place.
Why…

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Bath Careers Fair | 16th February 2024 | The UK Careers Fair

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Exhibition

Bath

Are you looking for a new job or career?
The Bath Careers Fair will offer candidates from all backgrounds, experience and education levels the opportunity to speak to representatives from an abundance of local employers, all in one place.
Why…

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Alex Mendham and his Orchestra: Vintage Christmas Party

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Alex Mendham director
Alex Mendham and His Orchestra return to the WMC stage for an evening of gorgeous tunes and hot rhythms at this vintage Christmas Party. Get into the festive spirit with a sparkling programme of classic tunes, and as maestro…

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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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Leon McCawley

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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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Budapest Cafe Orchestra

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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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Kasai Masai

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Music

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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I Fagiolini: Angels and Demons

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Music

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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Brodsky Quartet: Birth and Early Life

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Music

Bradford on Avon

50TH ANNIVERSARY SHOSTAKOVICH CYCLE
Krysia Osostowicz violin
Ian Belton violin
Paul Cassidy viola
Jacqueline Thomas cello
SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No 1 in C major Op 49
SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No 3 in F major Op 73
With a legacy of…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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SALTLINES: Raynor Winn / Gigspanner Big Band ECO:FEST

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Music

Bradford on Avon

ECO:FEST is a mini festival of music and creative activity delivered in partnership with Climate Friendly Bradford on Avon. Learn more about what's going on in our local community and opportunities to get involved through a rich programme of…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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The Museum of Marvellous Things

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Kristina Stephenson author, presenter
Discover stars in jars, catch moons like balloons, dance with Doo-Dahs in cages and sing with Noo-Nahs on stages – The Museum of Marvellous Things is made from the magic of your imagination. With giant puppets,…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Mark Padmore tenor
Kati Debretzeni violin
Lisa Beznosiuk flute
BACH Orchestral Suite No 2
BUXTEHUDE Klag-Lied (BuxWV 76b)
BACH Cantata BWV 55 "Ich arme Mensch, ich Sundenknecht"
BACH Orchestral Suite No 3
BACH Aria No 3 "Mein Verlangen" with…

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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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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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Piano Phase Project Sound Meditation

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Monika Lozinskienė piano
Anna Szałucka piano
RAVEL Ma Mere l'Oye M 77 (Mother Goose Suite)
DEBUSSY Petite Suite L 65
MIKALOJUS ČIURLIONIS In the Forest (Miške)
GERSHWIN Somebody Loves Me
GERSHWIN Prelude No 1
Piano Phase Project made a striking…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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