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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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Catrin Finch: Notes to Self

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Bradford on Avon

Marking her first solo album in a decade, Catrin Finch's Notes to Self is a deeply personal collection of musical pieces written to her 13-year-old self. Through music and accompanying letters, this performance explores one of the UK's most…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Sir Willard White & Brodsky Quartet

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Bradford on Avon

COPLAND ARR P CASSIDY / J THOMAS Hoedown
GERSHWIN ARR P CASSIDY Excerpts from Porgy and Bess
BARBER Dover Beach
BRITTEN Poème
HOFFMAN / LAMPL / LIVINGSTONE ARR A HAVERON Close To You
One of Britain's best-loved and most versatile opera stars of the…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Lau Noah

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Bradford on Avon

Creating beautiful, innovative and evocative vocal and guitar harmonies, Lau Noah is a self-taught, Catalan composer and songwriter, revered for her crystalline voice and innate songwriting talent. She was the first Catalan artist to take perform in…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Film Club: Max Richter's Sleep

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Bradford on Avon

Follow acclaimed composer and musician Max Richter and his creative partner, artist and BAFTA winning filmmaker Yulia Mahr, as they navigate an ambitious performance of his celebrated 8-hour opus SLEEP at an open-air concert in Los Angeles.

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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VOCES8: Give Me Your Stars

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Bradford on Avon

TOMÁS LUIS DE VICTORIA Regina Caeli á 8
ERIC WHITACRE All Seems Beautiful to Me
LUCY WALKER Give Me Your Stars
GRIEG Ave Maris Stella
KATE RUSBY ARR JIM CLEMENTS Underneath the Stars
Grammy-nominated British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is proud to…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Mark Kavuma

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Recently Awarded Jazz FM Instrumentalist of the year 2025, Mark Kavuma is renowned for his unique, distinctive trumpet sound, his lyricism, soulful tone and graceful technique spread infectious joy and mutual excitement among audiences and fellow…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Brighouse & Rastrick Band

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Bradford on Avon

Champions of the 2025 British Open, Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band boast a formidable reputation, regarded by many as the best and most consistent 'public subscription band' in the world. The fabled ensemble present a highly entertaining concert…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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West of England Youth Orchestra: Wallace & Gromit – The Wrong Trousers with Live Orchestra

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Bradford on Avon

Players from WMC's flagship West of England Youth Orchestra come together to play music accompanying one of Britain's most iconic and favourite animated films. Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers
In Aardman's second Wallace & Gromit adventure,…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective with Ben Goldscheider

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Bradford on Avon

"A sparky, shape-shifting ensemble of starry young musicians" (Arts Desk), Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective are celebrated for their joyful musicianship and diverse programming. In this latest formation, former WMC artist in residence Tom Poster and…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Alistair McGowan: 3 in 1

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Bradford on Avon

The master impressionist and comedian now showcases his new-found talent as a classical pianist in this entertaining show. Expect the laughs and impressions for which he's known and loved, poignant and clever poetry and much-loved piano gems by…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Samrat Majumbder

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Bradford on Avon

FERNANDO SOR Grand Solo Op 14
DE FALLA Homenaje Por Le Tombeau de Claude Debussy
ANTONIO JOSÉ Sonata para Guitarra
Scottish-Indian classical guitarist Samrat Majumder's sensitive musicianship has made him a prolific prize winner. In this lunchtime…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Leon McCawley

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Music

Bradford on Avon

HAYDN Sonata No 59 in E flat major Hob XVI:49
LISZT Les Jeux d'eaux à la Villa d'Este
RAVEL Jeux d'eau
CHOPIN Ballade No 3 in A flat major Op 47
Leon McCawley's wide-ranging and imaginative recital encompasses over 125 years of music history. The…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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The BBC Big Band: Rhapsody in Blue

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Bradford on Avon

The internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band showcase the musical genius of George Gershwin. A sparkling selection of his remarkable works culminates with a performance of the iconic Rhapsody in Blue, specially arranged for big band. Expect an evening…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Ranagri

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Award-winning folk band known for captivating live performances come to WMC with their unique blend of instruments that includes voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp/ electric harp, and bodhrán/drums.

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Screening: The Royal Opera – The Magic Flute

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter's rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra

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Bradford on Avon

RAUTAVAARA Divertimento for Strings
PROKOFIEV Symphony No 1
BRAHMS Piano Concerto No 2
Opening with Rautavaara and the neo classical masterpiece Prokofiev's Classical Symphony, the concert culminates in Brahm's majestic piano concert, performed by…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Screening: The Royal Opera – Siegfried

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Bradford on Avon

Moments of transcendent beauty and heroic triumph sparkle in the third chapter of Wagner's Ring cycle, brought to life under director Barrie Kosky's inspired eye. Andreas Schager, in his much-anticipated debut with The Royal Opera, stars as…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Kyan Quartet

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Bradford on Avon

HENRI DUTILLEUX Ainsi la Nuit
MENDELSSOHN String Quartet No 2 in A major Op 13
Prize-winners of the 2024 Royal Over-Seas League, Kyan Quartet brings together four exceptional musicians from the UK, USA, China, and France. They showcase their…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Astatine Trio

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Bradford on Avon

HAYDN Piano Trio No 44 in E major Hob XV:28
MENDELSSOHN Piano Trio No 1 in D minor Op 49
Named BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists for 2025-27, the award-winning Astatine Trio perform one of Haydn's revelatory late piano trios, full of wit and…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Cara Dillon

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Bradford on Avon

Few voices linger in the soul like Cara Dillon's. A towering figure in Irish music, she has earned global acclaim, including the Meteor Award for Best Irish Female and four BBC Folk Awards. For nearly 30 years, her voice—deceptively delicate yet…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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