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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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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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Blazin' Fiddles

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The John Martyn Project - Green Man Festival Launch

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Bradford on Avon

This six-piece tribute act treats the works of British singer-songwriter John Martyn with poignant sensitivity, exploring now only the songs from his 1970s purple patch, but much of his lesser-known works too. Join them for a memorable evening as…

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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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Bradford Roots Music Festival

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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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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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Elaine Delmar

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Bradford on Avon

Jazz
Elaine Delmar
Fri 31 Jan 2025 7:30pm
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Fri 31 Jan 2025 7:30pm
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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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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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Macbeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo

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Bradford on Avon

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo lead a stellar cast in a new 5-star production of Shakespeare's Macbeth, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London. Unsettling intimacy and brutal action combine at breakneck speed as Max Webster directs this tragic…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Owen Spafford & Louis Campbell

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Bradford-on-Avon

Since forming their duo in 2018 having met at the National Youth Folk Ensemble, Owen Spafford & Louis Campbell have made a huge impression on the British folk scene, being nominated for the BBC Young Folk Award after releasing their critically…

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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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West of England Youth Orchestra (WEYO): Concerto

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Bradford on Avon

Most of us have heard the word: nearly every orchestral concert features one, nearly every instrument has one written for them and nearly every list of top 10 classical pieces includes one. But what actually is a concerto?
In this action-packed,…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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