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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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Siobhan Miller

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Bradford on Avon

Celebrating much-loved Scottish songs with joyful, ethereal tone and the odd pop influence, Siobhan Miller honed her unique style through working with some of Scotland's most famous singers, like Eddi Reader. The only four-time winner of best singer…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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FARA

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Music

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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Poppy Beddoe (clarinet) & Duncan Honeybourne (piano)

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Concert

Calne

Poppy and Duncan have wide and varied careers as solo and chamber musicians. Their programme will include the Brahms F minor Sonata, the Bax Sonata and the Carnival of Venice by Giampieri.

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Blazin' Fiddles

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Music

Bradford on Avon

If you're hankering after a night of fast-paced fiddle music then this five-piece, award-winning Scottish folk band is the answer. Energetic, vibrant and enlivening, the last time they played here they sold out, performing both solo and ensemble…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Lady Maisery

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Made up of multi award-winning artists Rowan Rheingans, Hazel Askew and Hannah James, this captivating folk trio form a unified female voice, carrying stories of sisterhood, human struggle, the joy of living and the vitality of song. Beautiful,…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Screening: The Royal Ballet Romeo and Juliet

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Music

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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Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing that Music

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Music

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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Bristol Ensemble

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Music

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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Kanda Bongo Man

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Music

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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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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Screening: The Royal Opera The Tales of Hoffmann

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Bradford on Avon

OFFENBACH The Tales of Hoffman
Through the haze of the years, a poet remembers the women he loved. But when it comes to matters of the heart, nothing is as it seems. Journeying back to his school days, Hoffmann relives his childhood romance with…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Santa's Storytime at STEAM

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Christmas

Off Kemble Drive, Swindon

Join us for Santa's Storytime at STEAM Museum. Santa will be here on both days with his Storytime sessions.
Santa's Storytime sessions cost £10.00 per child, in addition to Christmas at STEAM admission.
Children will enjoy a festive story, plus a…

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STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon

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Corsham Creative Market

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Market

Corsham

Come to Corsham Creative Market on Saturday 7th December!
Over 30 handmade stalls selling truly unique Christmas gifts, FREE festive craft workshops and LIVE music from 12.30 onward!

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The Farrant Singers - Rejoice and Be Merry

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Concert

Salisbury

Get Christmas started in style with The Farrant Singers' annual festive concert, featuring traditional carols and seasonal readings, plus stunning arrangements by Ola Gjeilo and Philip Lawson. Join in with some of your favourites too!
Readers:…

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Salisbury Young Chamber Christmas Drinks

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Networking Event

Salisbury

Join us for our Young Chamber Christmas drinks on 9th December at Milford Hall Hotel. Guests can look forward to a festive atmosphere complete with complimentary drinks and nibbles. Don't miss this chance to expand your professional network and…

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A Winter Union - Live In Concert

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Music

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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Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop

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Christmas

SALISBURY

Come and join us in making this year Christmas wreath! We will supply all the natural materials which have been foraged from the farm and watermeadows, but please bring anything else you want to include, as well as your own scissors or secateurs…

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River Bourne Community Farm, Salisbury

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Mindful Monday

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Health & Wellbeing

Steeple Langford, Salisbury

Start the week with a clear head and stress-free calm demeanour. Mindful Monday is designed to get your week off to a stress free start. A gentle meditation, gentle yoga poses and flow and a healing cup of herbal tea
£9.50

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Honouring Your Year Ceremony

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Health & Wellbeing

Pewsey

This cosy and intimate ceremony offers you a safe, energetically supported space to reflect on your personal experiences of 2024, the highs, the lows, the moments of balance and everything you have learned about yourself over the past year. It is a…

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Introduction to Navigation Course

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Walking

Marlborough

Join us for a one-day Introduction to Navigation course and
learn how to use a map and compass to explore the UK. Our course is located in
the stunning Marlborough Downs and features a low participant to instructor
ratio, ensuring you receive the…

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Salisbury events and what's on

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