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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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Xuefei Yang & Maria Vega

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Bradford on Avon

ALBÉNIZ Sevilla from Suite Española
DE FALLA Selections from El Sombrero de Tres Picos
GRANADOS Selection from Valses Poéticos
ALBÉNIZ Asturias (Leyenda)
PACO PEÑA Columbiana
Following their spectacular performance in 2022, acclaimed guitarist…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Melvyn Tan

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Bradford on Avon

SCHUBERT 4 Impromptus Op 142
BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No 32 in C minor Op 111
CHOPIN Scherzo No 1 in B minor Op 20
Exploration, insight and imagination are vital ingredients in Melvyn Tan's blend of artistic attributes. He established his…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Bristol Ensemble

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Bradford on Avon

VIVALDI Four Seasons
EINAUDI Primavera, Divenire, Petricor, I Giorni
RICHTER On the Nature of Daylight
PIAZZOLLA Summer
The Vivaldi Four Seasons is one of the best loved pieces of classical music capturing the Italian countryside through the…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Screening: The Royal Ballet Swan Lake

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Bradford on Avon

Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while hunting. When one swan turns into a beautiful woman,
Odette, he is enraptured. Experience this ultimate ballet classic on the big screen and appreciate Tchaikovsky's sensational score, the…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Njioma Chinyere Grevious

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Bradford on Avon

ELECTRA PERIVOLARIS New Commission
MOZART Violin Sonata in E Minor K304
SCHUMANN Intermezzo
BRAHMS Scherzo from F-A-E Sonata
PROKOFIEV Violin Sonata No 2 in D Major Op 94
Nominated as a 2024 Classic FM 'Rising Star', violinist Njioma Chinyere…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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FARA

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Bradford on Avon

In honour of their 10th anniversary, this Orkney-born folk quartet are on a whistle-stop tour of the UK – including Bradford on Avon! Presenting an evening of highlights from their three critically acclaimed albums, the group's fiery fiddles,…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing that Music

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Bradford on Avon

Join the UK's hardest swinging band, Down for the Count All-Stars, for "one hellova celebration of vintage music" (TimeOut London) – it's time to Swing That Music! This mini big band recreate the music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Glenn…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Steven Osborne

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Bradford on Avon

SCHUMANN Arabesque in C major Op 18
DEBUSSY Selections from the Children's Corner Suite
DEBUSSY Two Arabesques
SCHUMANN Kinderszenen Op 15
SCHUBERT Sonata for Piano No 21 in B flat major D960
Steven Osborne OBE is one of Britain's most treasured…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Caroline Taylor: Reflection

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Bradford on Avon

Caroline Taylor soprano
Sebastian Issler piano
SCHUBERT Auf dem See No.2 Op 29 D543
SCHUBERT Im Frühling No 10 Post101 D882
RACHMANINOV 'Lilacs' and 'How fair this spot' from 12 Romances Op 21
RACHMANINOV 'Spring Waters' from 12 Romances Op…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Baby Gospel

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Bradford on Avon

Put some soul into your Sunday with CK Gospel Choir – a professional vocal group from London – as they bring you this fun family concert for all ages. Sing and clap along to hits by Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, Adele and more – as well as traditional…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Kanda Bongo Man

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Bradford on Avon

Arriving just in time to chase Winter away, this giant of African music brings the party to town, with his high tenor vocals, 9-piece band, enviably energetic dancers and signature hat. His infectious brand of Congolese Soukous, the popular guitar…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Nai Barghouti

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Bradford on Avon

This award-winning Palestinian singer, composer, and flutist blends jazz and Arabic music through her distinct vocal technique. Known for rearranging classics for distinguished artists like Umm Kulthum and Fairuz, Nai's performed globally. She now…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra

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Bradford on Avon

The concert opens with Ethel Smyth's Overture to her 1904 opera The Wreckers, followed by the highly attractive and unjustly neglected flute concerto by Leibermann – a contemporary American composer, it's a surprisingly romantic work making…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Screening: The Royal Ballet Romeo and Juliet

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Bradford on Avon

The Capulets and Montagues are sworn enemies. Yet it is love at first sight for Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet at the Capulet ball. They profess their devotion at Juliet's balcony and get secretly married. The stakes are raised further when
Romeo…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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The Jon Lloyd Quartet: Earth Songs

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Bradford on Avon

Saxophonist Jon Lloyd has been a leading figure in the UK jazz and free music scene for several decades. His critically acclaimed Ubuntu release "Earth Song" heralds Jon's return to European contemporary jazz, using classical and non-western music…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Screening: The Royal Opera Turandot

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Bradford on Avon

PUCCINI Turandot
Featuring the ever-popular 'Nessun dorma', this opera of love and revenge is brought to life in a dazzling production. The beautiful but icy Princess Turandot will only marry a man who can correctly answer three riddles. Those who…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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"The Law of Radiance" with Anne Hassett

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Talk

Bradford on Avon

Join us for an evening of community and reflection as we explore the law of radiance, a foundational principle taught by spiritual expert Anne Hassett. While many are familiar with the law of attraction, the law of radiance emphasises that to…

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"Let that Sh*t go!" with Katherine Brooke

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Talk

Bradford on Avon

Join us for an enlightening session with Katherine Brooke, exploring the often-overlooked connection between bowel health, emotional well-being, and the vital practice of letting go.
In our fast-paced lives, healthy digestion and its impact on…

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A Winter Union - Live In Concert

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Bradford on Avon

Welcome in the festive season with this heart-warming folk show
Warm your festive folky heart as this gifted five-piece supergroup comes together once again for their bespoke yuletide project. Fast becoming known as the pre-Christmas knees-up for…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Solstice Reflections - an evening of meditation & journaling

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Talk

Bradford on Avon

The Solstices offer poignant moments for self-reflection and to align with nature's rhythms. They occur when the sun reaches its highest or lowest position in the sky, resulting in the longest or shortest day of the year. Each Solstice has its own…

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