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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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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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Brodsky Quartet: Remembering Vienna

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Bradford on Avon

SCHUBERT Quartettsatz in C minor D703
ISIDORA ŽEBELJAN Dark Velvet
HAYDN String Quartet in F sharp minor Op 50 No 4
ANTON VON ZEMLINSKY String Quartet No 2 Op 15
The Brodsky Quartet bring their storytelling flair back to the WMC stage with a…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Piano Phase Project

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Bradford on Avon

BRAHMS Selection from 21 Hungarian Dances WoO 1
STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring K015
The innovative duo Piano Phase Project bring their unique and energetic style to two classic works in a performance for piano four hands. Known for their rhythmic…

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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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Sterling Elliott

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Bradford on Avon

AMY BEACH Four Sketches Op 15
GEORGE WALKER Cello Sonata
AMY BEACH Romance Op 23
KEVIN DAY Cello Sonata
WILLIAM GRANT STILL Mother and Child
Acclaimed for his stellar stage presence and joyous musicianship, cellist Sterling Elliott has been…

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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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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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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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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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Wiltshire Youth Jazz Orchestra (WYJO) + Raph Clarkson

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Bradford on Avon

For the best part of two decades trombonist, composer and arranger Raph Clarkson has been an integral part of the UK jazz scene, as a performer and educator. Drawing on many genres, from jazz to progressive rock to classical music, Clarkson shares…

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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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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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Samuele Telari

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Bradford on Avon

MOZART Andante in F K616
SHOSTAKOVICH Prelude and Fugue in A Major Op 87 No 7
SCHUBERT Impromptu Op 90 No 2
SCHUBERT Impromptu Op 142 No 2 & 4
SHOSTAKOVICH Prelude and Fugue No 15 in D flat major Op 87
TCHAIKOVSKY ARR. ALESSANDRO RUI RUI Suite from…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Bradford Roots Music Festival

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Banish your January blues with our one-day, indoor Winter get-together celebrating community spirit and joyful music. Packed with music, activities food, dancing and more, this is the ultimate feel-good festival that you just can't miss.
Activities…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Heath Quartet

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Bradford on Avon

HAYDN String Quartet in B flat major Hob III:44
BRITTEN Three Divertimenti for String Quartet
DVOŘÁK String Quartet No. 10 in E flat major Op 51
Winners of the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society's Young Artists Award, The Heath Quartet have…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Tenebrae Consort

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Bradford on Avon

LASSUS Music dei donum
BYRD Laudibus in sanctis
BRITTEN Dances of Gloriana
BOB CHILCOTT Marriage to My Lady Poverty
JUDITH WEIR A Wreath
Award-winning choir Tenebrae is one of the world's leading vocal ensembles, renowned for its passion and…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Elaine Delmar

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Bradford on Avon

Jazz
Elaine Delmar
Fri 31 Jan 2025 7:30pm
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Priority booking open
Fri 31 Jan 2025 7:30pm
£24 / £13 U18s + students
(includes £2 booking fee)
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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Liza Pulman & Joe Stilgoe: A Couple of Swells

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Bradford on Avon

A Couple of Swells is the inspired pairing of two unique entertainers – Liza Pulman, songstress, comedienne and one-third of the iconic Fascinating Aida, and virtuoso pianist, songwriter and singer Joe Stilgoe.
Together they combine humour and…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Xuefei Yang & Maria Vega

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Music

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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