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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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An Introduction to Silver Clay Jewellery

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Crafts

Salisbury

Get creative with silver clay – learn to shape, texture, finish and fire a simple pendant and pair of earrings made from fine silver. All materials provided, including 7g of silver clay.
Fiona is a Senior Art Clay Diploma certified metal clay…

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Arundells, Salisbury

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Sara Barron - Enemies Closer

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Comedy

Corsham

The smash hit Fringe stand-up show from acclaimed comedian and star of Live At The Apollo (BBC), Sara Barron, tours the UK for the first time!
A powerhouse live act and fast rising star, Sara's previous shows have sold out to major critical and…

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The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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Trio Paradis: A Tour of the British Isles

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Music

Bradford-on-Avon

Trio Paradis (Jacquelyn Bevan - piano, Lisa Betteridge - violin & Linda Stocks - cello) perform an informal monthly concert at Holy Trinity on the first Thursday of every month (Feb-Dec) at 10.45. The trio celebrate their return to live performance…

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Blake - Kaleidoscope

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Music

Corsham

Blake is a Wiltshire based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His new album, Kaleidoscope, is released on Subjangle Records on 24th September and this concert will feature songs from the LP as well as material from Blake's extensive…

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The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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Trio Paradis: Invitation to the Dance

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Music

Bradford-on-Avon

Trio Paradis (Jacquelyn Bevan – piano, Lisa Betteridge – violin & Linda Stocks – cello) play a lunchtime concert on the first Thursday morning of each month (Feb-Dec) at Holy Trinity, at 10.45am. Entrance to the concert is free with a retiring…

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Trio Paradis: Russian Masters

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Bradford-on-Avon

Trio Paradis (Jacquelyn Bevan – piano, Lisa Betteridge – violin & Linda Stocks – cello) play a lunchtime concert on the first Thursday morning of each month (Feb-Dec) at Holy Trinity, at 10.45am. Entrance to the concert is free with a retiring…

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Felt Applique Workshop

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Crafts

7 High Street, Highworth

Would you like to learn Felt applique?
Jackie Panting will show you how to create a framed picture in a workshop at
Visit Highworth.
No experience required, everything is supplied.
To book simply email info@visithighworth.co.uk

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Special Exhibition: Work, Rest and Play

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Museum

Off Kemble Drive, Swindon

The Great Western Railway had a long history of providing amenities for the benefit of their workers. Beginning with the construction of Swindon's Railway Village in 1842, the company went on to provide a range of social and leisure facilities,…

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STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon

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Trio Paradis: Classical & Romantic Trios - His & Hers

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Music

Bradford-on-Avon

The second in a new series of lunchtime concerts performed by Trio Paradis (Jacquelyn Bevan – piano, Lisa Betteridge – violin & Linda Stocks – cello) at Holy Trinity, at 10.45am on the first Thursday of every month. Entrance to the concerts is by…

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George Harliono

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Concert

Bradford on Avon

A debut recital with classical elegance and romantic passion
George Harliono piano
HAYDN Sonata in E minor Hob XVI/34
BRAHMS Intermezzo in A Major Op 118 No 2
SCHUMANN Symphonic Etudes Op 13
A prize winner at Moscow's Grand Piano Competition,…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Katy Hamilton Pre-Concert Lecture

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Talk or Lecture

Bradford on Avon

How to listen to music: classical music deconstructed

Katy Hamilton guest lecturer
Katy Hamilton is one of the UK's most sought-after public speakers on music, providing talks for a host of organisations including the Southbank Centre, BBC Proms,…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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West of England Youth Orchestra - Cancelled

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Classical

Bradford on Avon

** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED **
An exhilarating showcase to celebrate the New Year Timothy Redmond conductor Join the talented young musicians of the West of England Youth Orchestra under the baton of long-standing conductor Timothy…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Còig

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Folk

Bradford on Avon

Award-winning Canadian folk stars return to WMC
Darren McMullen guitar, banjo, bouzouki, vocals
Rachel Davis viola, vocals
Chrissy Crowley fiddle
Zakk Cormier guitar, footpercussion
Transatlantic powerhouse Còig has cemented its status as one of…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Leveret

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Folk

Bradford on Avon

A unique collaboration with three of England's finest folk musicians
Sam Sweeney fiddle
Rob Harbron concertina
Andy Cutting melodeon
Leveret combine consummate musicianship, compelling delivery and captivating spontaneity. No two performances are…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Leon McCawley

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Classical

Bradford on Avon

Three late sonatas by three great composers

MOZART Sonata in B flat K570
HAYDN Sonata in E flat HXVI/52
SCHUBERT Sonata in C minor D958
Sporting an air of rarefied elegance and probably intended for one of his pupils, Mozart's penultimate piano…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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OAE Experience Ensemble

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Classical

Bradford on Avon

Exceptional young artists bring Haydn to life

The OAE Experience Ensemble is a hand-picked group of talented young artists who are currently participating in the OAE Experience Scheme – a prestigious development programme for emerging musicians.…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Zone Club Album Launch

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Family

Bradford on Avon

Celebrating Creativity in Lockdown: a rocking evening of original songs and endless imagination

Ever since the first lockdown in March 2020, Zone Club has been meeting online every month to the creativity of learning disabled young adults across…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Brodsky Quartet / Laura Van Der Heijden

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Classical

Bradford on Avon

Sublime masterworks of darkness and light
Krysia Osostowicz violin
Ian Belton violin
Paul Cassidy viola
Jacqueline Thomas cello
Laura Van Der Heijden cello
BACH arr CASSIDY Sonata for Solo Violin in C major
SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No 8 in C…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Siân Dicker

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Classical

Bradford on Avon

Lieder at lunchtime with leading young artists

Siân Dicker soprano
Krystal Tunnicliffe piano
Programme to include:
WOLF Songs from Goethe Lieder
SAINT-SAËNS Suzette et Suzon
SIBELIUS 5 songs, Op 37
PARRY Armida's Garden
WILLIAMS…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Tenebrae

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Concert

Bradford on Avon

Leading vocal ensemble delight with passion and precision

Nigel Short director
Programme to include:
CHILCOTT Sun, Moon, Sea & Stars
BERLIN arr CHILCOTT Cheek to Cheek
DE ANCHIETA arr CHILCOTT Com amores, la mi madre
TRAD arr KNIGHT Danny…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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