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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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Sir Willard White & Brodsky Quartet

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Bradford on Avon

COPLAND ARR P CASSIDY / J THOMAS Hoedown
GERSHWIN ARR P CASSIDY Excerpts from Porgy and Bess
BARBER Dover Beach
BRITTEN Poème
HOFFMAN / LAMPL / LIVINGSTONE ARR A HAVERON Close To You
One of Britain's best-loved and most versatile opera stars of the…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Bassekou Kouyaté & Amy Sacko

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Bradford on Avon

Legendary Malian musician and ngoni master Bassekou Kouyate tours the UK for the first time as a duo with his wife, the revered griot vocalist Amy Sacko. Connecting past and present, they bring their deeply personal, expressive style that promises a…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Catrin Finch: Notes to Self

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Bradford on Avon

Marking her first solo album in a decade, Catrin Finch's Notes to Self is a deeply personal collection of musical pieces written to her 13-year-old self. Through music and accompanying letters, this performance explores one of the UK's most…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Brighouse & Rastrick Band

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Bradford on Avon

Champions of the 2025 British Open, Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band boast a formidable reputation, regarded by many as the best and most consistent 'public subscription band' in the world. The fabled ensemble present a highly entertaining concert…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Film Club: Set the Piano Stool on Fire

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Bradford on Avon

The moving story of the usually publicity-shy Czech pianist Alfred Brendel, who, on the brink of retirement, mentored a young prodigical player (Kit Armstrong), despite having vowed never to teach children. Contains the only footage of Brendel…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Kyan Quartet

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Bradford on Avon

HENRI DUTILLEUX Ainsi la Nuit
MENDELSSOHN String Quartet No 2 in A major Op 13
Prize-winners of the 2024 Royal Over-Seas League, Kyan Quartet brings together four exceptional musicians from the UK, USA, China, and France. They showcase their…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Ute Lemper sings Marlene Dietrich

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Bradford on Avon

Thirty years ago in Paris, the Moliere award-winning Ute Lemper had a three-hour phone call with Marlene Dietrich, discussing the Hollywood star's fabulous life. That talk inspired this glamorous and insightful show, in which Ute sings Marlene's…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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IG4

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Bradford on Avon

Experience an evening of brand-new arrangements of classic rep, written especially for this ensemble by the celebrated pianist and composer, Nikki Iles, joined by award-winning vocalist Claire Martin and band.. Together they perform fresh take on…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Gesualdo Six: Nachtmusik

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Bradford on Avon

DOWLAND In darkness let me dwell
MONTEVERDI Ohimè il bel viso
BRAHMS Nachtwache from Fünf Gesänge
JOSEF RHEINBERGER Abendlied
OWAIN PARK Sommernacht
Praised for their imaginative programming and impeccable blend, award-winning British vocal…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Spring Makers Market

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Market

Bradford on Avon

Step into a celebration of the season at our artisanal makers market.
Discover a delightful array of handcrafted treasures inspired by spring, Easter, gardening, and the great outdoors. From seasonal décor and unique gifts to garden essentials and…

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Bath Choral Society

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Bradford on Avon

Bath Choral Society are joined by Bristol Ensemble in an evening of barqoue masterpieces. Dido and Aeneas's tragic love story is a 17th century gem, considered by many as the greatest English opera of all time. This concert performance is paired…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Adrian Cox Trio

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Bradford on Avon

As part of the "Club Croco" album tour, internationally acclaimed clarinettist Adrian Cox leads his exceptional trio to deliver fiery, authentic New Orleans jazz that exudes a deep passion for the music. With guitarist Honey Boulton and bassist Alex…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Ranagri

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Bradford on Avon

Award-winning folk band known for captivating live performances come to WMC with their unique blend of instruments that includes voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp/ electric harp, and bodhrán/drums.

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective with Ben Goldscheider

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Bradford on Avon

"A sparky, shape-shifting ensemble of starry young musicians" (Arts Desk), Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective are celebrated for their joyful musicianship and diverse programming. In this latest formation, former WMC artist in residence Tom Poster and…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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The BBC Big Band: Rhapsody in Blue

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Bradford on Avon

The internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band showcase the musical genius of George Gershwin. A sparkling selection of his remarkable works culminates with a performance of the iconic Rhapsody in Blue, specially arranged for big band. Expect an evening…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Leon McCawley

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Bradford on Avon

HAYDN Sonata No 59 in E flat major Hob XVI:49
LISZT Les Jeux d'eaux à la Villa d'Este
RAVEL Jeux d'eau
CHOPIN Ballade No 3 in A flat major Op 47
Leon McCawley's wide-ranging and imaginative recital encompasses over 125 years of music history. The…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Screening: The Royal Opera – The Magic Flute

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Bradford on Avon

Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter's rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Music in the Round: Chris Addison's Incomplete Guide to Chamber Music

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Bradford on Avon

CORELLI Trio Sonata da Camera Op.2 No.1 in D
STROZZI Che si può fare Op.8
JS BACH Prelude from Cello Suite No.1 in G
CPE BACH Flute concerto in D minor
HAYDN String Quartet Op.76 No. 3 'Emperor'
MOZART Trio for Piano, Clarinet and Viola K.498…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Alistair McGowan: 3 in 1

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Bradford on Avon

The master impressionist and comedian now showcases his new-found talent as a classical pianist in this entertaining show. Expect the laughs and impressions for which he's known and loved, poignant and clever poetry and much-loved piano gems by…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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VOCES8: Give Me Your Stars

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Bradford on Avon

TOMÁS LUIS DE VICTORIA Regina Caeli á 8
ERIC WHITACRE All Seems Beautiful to Me
LUCY WALKER Give Me Your Stars
GRIEG Ave Maris Stella
KATE RUSBY ARR JIM CLEMENTS Underneath the Stars
Grammy-nominated British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is proud to…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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