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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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The Whale – Plastic Ocean

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Salisbury

FREE outdoor theatre in the grounds at Salisbury Arts Centre
'Plastic Ocean' is a show that takes place in front of their 18 metre sperm whale.  
The audience interacts with the eccentric marine biologist, Netty Northwest, who engages them…

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Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury

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Calf2Cow - The Wind In The Willows

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Theatre

CORSHAM

Join Mole, Ratty and Badger in a floor stomping, live music, hilarious recount of this woodland adventure as they save Toad and his shiny new motorcar from deep trouble.
Award-winning theatre company, Calf2Cow, brings you the outdoor theatrical…

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The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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Special Exhibition: The Doctor Will See You Now

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Museum

Off Kemble Drive, Swindon

This year, STEAM is celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the opening of the Great Western Railway Hospital on Faringdon Road, Swindon with two new special exhibitions. The Doctor Will See You Now explores the 'cradle to grave' healthcare service…

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STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon

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Leon McCawley

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Classical

Bradford on Avon

Three late sonatas by three great composers

MOZART Sonata in B flat K570
HAYDN Sonata in E flat HXVI/52
SCHUBERT Sonata in C minor D958
Sporting an air of rarefied elegance and probably intended for one of his pupils, Mozart's penultimate piano…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Grow

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Dance

Salisbury

FREE outdoor theatre in the grounds at Salisbury Arts Centre

"Grow is wholeheartedly one of the most supreme pieces of contemporary dance I have had the joy to experience.  The audience felt the same, some were moved to tears by the themes of…

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Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury

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Fidelio Trio Halloween Concert

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Classical

Bradford on Avon

A hauntingly beautiful debut by leading piano trio
Darragh Morgan violin
Tim Gill cello
Mary Dullea piano
BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in D Major Op 70 No 1 'Ghost'
ZORN Ghosts
GOSFIELD Cranks and Cactus Needles
SCHUBERT Piano Trio No 2 in E flat major…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Museum Lates at Chippenham Museum

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Museum

Chippenham

Special late openings once a month at Chippenham Museum. Visit until 7pm with free entry and no need to book. Meet your friends here after work or on your way to dinner to enjoy exhibition 'Kilvert's World' and discover our collection of over 35,000…

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Chippenham Museum, North Wiltshire

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Pasadena Roof Orchestra

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Jazz

Bradford on Avon

Razzle and dazzle in abundance from top UK jazz band
Duncan Galloway band leader
The Pasadena Roof Orchestra have been recreating the sounds of a golden era of music from the 1920s and 1930s to widespread acclaim for over 50 years. Enjoy…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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OAE Experience Ensemble

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Classical

Bradford on Avon

Exceptional young artists bring Haydn to life

The OAE Experience Ensemble is a hand-picked group of talented young artists who are currently participating in the OAE Experience Scheme – a prestigious development programme for emerging musicians.…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Cory Band

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Leading brass band returns to the WMC stage

Phillip Harper conductor
Malcolm Forbes-Peckham piano
The first band ever to be Quadruple Champions, simultaneously holding the UK National, British Open, European and Brass in Concert titles in 2016,…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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West of England Youth Orchestra - Cancelled

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Classical

Bradford on Avon

** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED **
An exhilarating showcase to celebrate the New Year Timothy Redmond conductor Join the talented young musicians of the West of England Youth Orchestra under the baton of long-standing conductor Timothy…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Open Air Music

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Salisbury

FREE outdoor theatre in the grounds at Salisbury Arts Centre
This August bank holiday weekend come and enjoy some local live music in the beautiful Arts Centre grounds.  We will have some of the best local talent, to be announced very soon. 
Our…

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Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury

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Còig

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Folk

Bradford on Avon

Award-winning Canadian folk stars return to WMC
Darren McMullen guitar, banjo, bouzouki, vocals
Rachel Davis viola, vocals
Chrissy Crowley fiddle
Zakk Cormier guitar, footpercussion
Transatlantic powerhouse Còig has cemented its status as one of…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Fofoulah

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Electronic soundscapes meet West African rhythms

Batch Gueye sabar, vocals, dance
Tom Challenger sax, synths
Phil Stevenson guitar
Johnny Brierley bass
Kaw Secka sabar, vocals
Dave Smith drums
London-based afro-dub ensemble Fofoulah make their…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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George Harliono

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Concert

Bradford on Avon

A debut recital with classical elegance and romantic passion
George Harliono piano
HAYDN Sonata in E minor Hob XVI/34
BRAHMS Intermezzo in A Major Op 118 No 2
SCHUMANN Symphonic Etudes Op 13
A prize winner at Moscow's Grand Piano Competition,…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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The Rundle Cup

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Sporting

Tidworth

A wonderful day for all the family in the grounds of Tedworth Park Polo Club in Tidworth at the Rundle Cup. A major event on the military polo calendar where you will enjoy 3 wonderful polo matches, parachute display and Her Majesty's band of the…

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Adding Colour to Silver Clay Jewellery

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Crafts

Salisbury

Create a stunning pendant to your own design and learn to add beautiful colour with UV resin and different inks and patinas. All materials are provided including 10g of silver clay.
In this class, you will spend the morning designing and creating…

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Arundells, Salisbury

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The Courts Garden

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Garden

Bradford on Avon

This charming garden shows the English country style at its best. Full of variety, there are peaceful water gardens, colourful herbaceous borders and imaginative topiary. You can picnic in the Arboretum, be inspired by the Kitchen Garden and…

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Martin & Eliza Carthy

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Folk

Bradford on Avon

Dazzling folk pedigree with father and daughter duo
Martin Carthy vocals and guitar
Eliza Carthy vocals and fiddle
Legendary singer and guitarist Martin Carthy and his twice Mercury-nominated daughter Eliza Carthy come together to perform songs…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Stacey Kent

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Jazz

Bradford on Avon

Vocal jazz iconoclast presents a musical self-portrait
Stacey Kent vocals
Kim Tomlinson saxophone, flute
Jeremy Brown bass
Josh Morrison drums
Graham Harvey piano
Stacey Kent stands strong among the top jazz artists of our time as one of the most…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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