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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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Pasadena Roof Orchestra

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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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Hejira celebrating Joni Mitchell

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Hattie Whitehead vocals & guitar
Ollie Weston tenor & soprano saxophones
Chris Eldred keyboards
Pete Oxley guitar
Dave Jones bass
Rick Finlay drums
Marc Cecil percussion
'Hejira' is a 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the…

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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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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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Yehudi Menuhin School

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Music

Bradford on Avon

The students of The Yehudi Menuhin School
Pupils of The Yehudi Menuhin School present a varied programme that showcases the talent and skill of these young musicians. The Yehudi Menuhin School is a global leader in music education, providing a…

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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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Dario Napoli Hot Jazz Club

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Dario Napoli guitar
Tommaso Papini guitar
Tonino De Sensi bass
Drawing on the jazz stylings of Django Reinhardt and Jaco Pastorius, Sicilian bandleader & guitarist Dario Napoli has featured at some of the most prestigious international jazz…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Suntou Susso

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Suntou Susso kora
Tommy Kirby bass
Andy Christie guitar
Oli Mason drums
Soothe your senses by soaking up beautiful sounds from multiinstrumentalist Suntou Susso, whose family includes well-respected West African musicians including Seckou Keita.…

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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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Armand Djikoloum / Iyad Sughayer

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Armand Djikoloum oboe
Iyad Sughayer piano
Programme to include:
BRITTEN Temporal Variations
CLARA SCHUMANN Die stille Lotosblume Lieder Op 13
RAVEL Sonatine arranged for Oboe and Piano
LILI BOULANGER Nocturne for Oboe and Piano
MARINA DRANISHNIKOVA…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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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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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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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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Fenella Humphreys / Martin Roscoe

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Fenella Humphreys violin
Martin Roscoe piano
BRAHMS Sonatensatz in C minor WoO 2
CLARA SCHUMANN 3 Romances Op 22
ROBERT SCHUMANN Sonata No 1 in A minor Op 105
ROBERT SCHUMANN Märchenbilder Op 113
BRAHMS Sonata No 3 in D minor Op 108
Winner of the…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Altan

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh lead vocal, fiddle
Ciarán Curran bouzouki
Mark Kelly guitar
Dáithí Sproule guitar, vocals
Martin Tourish accordion
The spirit and sound of Altan comes from the deep and rich musical tradition of their native County Donegal.…

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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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Christmas Day Lunch at Bowood Hotel

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Christmas

Calne

Join Bowood this Christmas and celebrate in style with friends and family in The Kerry Suite. Their dedicated team will take care of everything, so you can relax and enjoy quality time with your loved ones; after all, that's the recipe for a perfect…

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Summer Quest at Bowood House & Gardens

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School Holiday

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 –…

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Festive Afternoon Tea at Bowood Hotel

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Christmas

Calne

Celebrate the festive season with Bowood's carefully crafted festive afternoon tea…
From 27th November 2023 to 3rd January 2024
Served from 12pm – 5pm daily
Sunday's from 3pm – 5pm
The Shelburne Bar and Restaurant, along with the Library with its…

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Heritage Open Days in Bradford on Avon

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Heritage

Bradford on Avon

Every year, people come to Bradford on Avon to see the Town Lock-up, an old jail cell on the town bridge.

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