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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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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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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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CORDELIA WILLIAMS

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Cordelia Williams celebrates two visionary composers, Beethoven and Scriabin, before exploring Brahms' painful inner world through Drei Klavierstücke Op. 117, regarded as "three lullabies for my sorrows" by the composer. The recital concludes with…

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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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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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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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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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VOCES8 (ALSO AVAILABLE TO LIVESTREAM)

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Making their much-anticipated WMC debut, British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of singing. Versatility and a celebration of diverse musical expression are central to the ensemble's performance…

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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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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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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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MARMEN QUARTET

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Music

Bradford on Avon

HAYDN String Quartet Op 64 No 3
SCIARRINO String Quartet No 7
BEETHOVEN Quartet in C Sharp Minor Op 131
With a growing reputation for the courage, vitality and commitment of their performances, the Marmen Quartet is establishing itself as one of…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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SEVENS – INDIAN DANCE WORKSHOP

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Dance

Bradford on Avon

Bharatanatyam is a dance form originating from the temples of South India, and Kathak is one of the main genres of ancient Indian classical dance, traditionally regarded as originating from the travelling bards of North India. Inspired by their…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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SEVENS A triple bill of inspiring classical Indian dance

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Dance

Bradford on Avon

Inspired by Bharatanatyam and Kathak dance, and originally composed live music, SEVENS will explore the sacred and sometimes sinful significance of the number seven. From playful and energetic, to soulful and thought-provoking, this show will take…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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ROZANNA MADYLUS

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Music

Bradford on Avon

A British mezzo-soprano of Ukrainian descent, Rozanna Madylus is an award-winning graduate of the Royal Academy Opera School. Joining Lithuanian pianist Rokas Valuntonis on stage for her WMC debut, Madylus will take you on journey of romantic tales…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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THE ROYAL OPERA LA TRAVIATA

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Music

Bradford on Avon

19th-century Paris is a place of contrasts; glamour and superficiality, love and lust, life and death. Courtesan Violetta sings some of Verdi's most acclaimed arias including the joyous 'Sempre libera', in her poignant and passionate encounters with…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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GALLIARD ENSEMBLE RELAXED FAMILY SHOW

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Show/Display

Bradford on Avon

Many years ago Percy Penguin lived in a lighthouse with the elderly Lighthouse Keeper. He worked hard to keep the big light bright and clean so ships could find their way home safely at night. However, soon things would change and the resourceful…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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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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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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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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