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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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Rock The Tots: Transport

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Corsham

14th April, 11am and 1.45pm
Join Steph and Craig as a glorious gig for little ones and their grownups! Sessions are 1hr long without an interval and suitable for children ages 0-6. Alongside quality live music, there will be puppet friends, plenty…

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The Pound Arts Centre, 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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Christmas at Steam

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Christmas Markets

Off Kemble Drive, Swindon

Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th December 2024,
10am – 5pm
We are delighted to announce that our Christmas extravaganza will be returning this winter!
Enjoy plenty of sparkles as you step into a wonderland of over 50 Christmas market stalls
set amidst…

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STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon

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Bath Symphony Orchestra

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Bradford on Avon

LOUISE FARRENC Overture No 2 in E flat major Op 24
RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No 2 in C minor Op 18
BRAHMS Symphony No 2 in D major Op 73
Viv McLean makes a welcome return as soloist in Rachmaninov's powerful and romantic Piano Concerto No. 2.…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra

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Music

Bradford on Avon

BERNSTEIN Overture Candide
GERSHWIN Piano Concerto
SAINT SAENS Dance Macabre
DEBUSSY La Mer
An exciting programme of French and American music from the early 20th Century. Starting with the virtuosic Overture to Candide by Bernstein, TSO are then…

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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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Zone Club Summer Show

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Zone Club extends a warm welcome to all. Playing classic old favourites and incredible new pieces, Zone Club delivers a Summer Prom like no other. Zone Club's Prom concert day will include other activities in the afternoon, including art and…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Samuele Telari

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Music

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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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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Macbeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo

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Music

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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OAE Experience Ensemble

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Music

Bradford on Avon

CHEVALIER DE SAINT-GEORGES Symphony No 2 in D Major 'L'Amant Anonyme'
HAYDN Symphony No 49 in F minor 'La Passione'
HAYDN Symphony No 43 in E flat major 'Mercury'
The OAE Experience Scheme gives gifted period instrument musicians the opportunity to…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Elaine Delmar

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Music

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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Amadeus Orchestra

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Music

Bradford on Avon

SMYTH Overture to "The Wreckers"
RAVEL Piano Concerto in G Major
MAHLER Symphony No. 5
The Amadeus Orchestra present a selection of exhilarating orchestral masterpieces. They begin with Smyth's exuberant overture from her 1904 opera, "The Wreckers"…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Ukrainian Christmas Carol

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Arts and Culture

Bradford on Avon

The night before Ukrainian Christmas is filled with magic
The music studio MUSE Sweet organized by Ukrainian musician from Frome, represents the show "Ukrainian Christmas Carol", in which we will present talented Ukrainians and our Christmas…

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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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Nai Barghouti

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Music

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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Screening: The Royal Opera The Tales of Hoffmann

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Music

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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Tenebrae Consort

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Music

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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Siobhan Miller

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Music

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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Screening: The Royal Opera Die Walküre

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Richard Wagner composer
Antonio Pappano conductor
Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky reunite to continue the mythical adventure that began with Das Rheingold in 2023. On a stormy night, fate brings together two strangers,…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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