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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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Clive Nichols Photography Workshop at Bowood

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Bowood, Calne

Join Clive Nichols on this one day course and learn how to capture this incredibly colourful season. Improve your outdoor practical photography skills under his expert instruction and guidance amidst Bowood's magnificent gardens. Clive has a…

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Jackie Oates & John Spiers: A Midwinter's Night

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Bradford on Avon

This multi award-winning contemporary folk duo weave together traditional English Christmas carols, wassails, advent hymns and festive tunes from the British Isles and beyond. A captivating seasonal show and an antidote to the materialism of the…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Nathan Amaral

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Bradford on Avon

MOZART Violin Sonata in B flat major K378
FRANCISCO MIGNONE Valsa de esquina No 2 for violin and piano
ELGAR Violin Sonata in E minor Op 82
This young, brilliant violinist showcases the distinctive composition style of fellow Brazilian Fransisco…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Charity Auction Night

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Charity

Kingston Farm, Bradford on Avon

Bid for some fantastic prizes and admire the elite supercars at a charity auction night at Five Zeros Supercars.

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GBH Big Band Christmas Cracker

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Bradford on Avon

Start your Christmas the big band way with the most enduring of Duke Ellington's suites, featuring the pick of Tchaikovsky's original tunes plus some seasonal jazz favourites. The suite, performed by The Gorgeous Big Horns (GBH) includes the…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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West of England Youth Orchestra: New Year Spectacular

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Bradford on Avon

We're rolling out the red carpet to celebrate the New Year in style! Our exceptional young musicians will joined by West End star vocalist, Emily Apps, for this orchestral celebration of stage and screen favourites, from Skyfall, Gladiator and The…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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I Fagiolini: Long, Long Ago

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Bradford on Avon

HOWELLS Four Carol Anthems
BENEVOLI Missa Benevola for four choirs
BO HOLTEN First snow
DYLAN THOMAS A child's Christmas in Wales
A Christmas choral concert with a difference: Herbert Howell's four 'Carol Anthems' – inspired by a British WWII's…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Roderick Williams & Carducci Quartet

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Bradford on Avon

FANNY MENDELSSOHN String Quartet in E flat major IFH 22
SCHUBERT ARR. RODERICK WILLIAMS Die schöne Müllerin D795
Roderick Williams, one of the UK's most sought-after baritones, joins the internationally acclaimed Carducci Quartet for his own…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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The Breath

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Bradford on Avon

The Breath are the real deal – raw, gorgeous, acoustic-minded music from powerhouse singer/flautist and BBC R2 Folk Awards winner Ríoghnach Connolly and Stuart McCallum, ex long-time member of The Cinematic Orchestra. Signed to Real World Records…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Cantamus Chamber Choir

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Bradford on Avon

J S BACH Lobet den Herrn alle Heiden BWV 230
J S BACH Orchestral suite No 2 in B minor BWV 1067
J S BACH Mass in A major BWV 234
From instrumental masterworks to choral delights, feast on an evening of Bach in all his glory. The joy of the motet…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Miyabi Guitar Duo

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Bradford on Avon

BACH Partita No 5 in G Major BWV 829
BEETHOVEN Sonata No 17 in D minor Op 31 No 2 "Tempest"
CHOPIN Ballade No 3 in A flat major Op 47
CHOPIN Ballade No 4 in F minor Op 52
WILLIAM GRANT STILL Summerland from Three Visions
DEBUSSY La fille aux cheveux…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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"What footprint do I leave?"

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Spiritual

Bradford on Avon

In a fast moving, attention flitting world, social media and soundbites often diminish the quality of our interactions. We rarely stop and notice the impact we have on others, and others have on us. But, without stillness and reflection, we lessen…

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Bristol Ensemble plays Pink Floyd

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Bradford on Avon

Join us for a truly special evening as the Bristol Ensemble, the city's only professional chamber orchestra performs Pink Floyd's legendary albums, The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here – 50th Anniversary! Fusing the spirit of the 1970s…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Dallahan

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Bradford on Avon

Describing themselves as 'World-folk', this energetic quartet have fascinated audiences for over 10 years, performing in 25 countries and at major festivals worldwide. Their music draws inspiration from Balkan rhythms, North American roots, and…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Screening: The Royal Opera – Tosca

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Bradford on Avon

An alternative, modern-day Rome provides the backdrop for Oliver Mears' unmissable, gripping new production. The star-studded cast includes soprano Anna Netrebko performing the role of Tosca, tenor Freddie De Tommaso as Cavaradossi, and…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Sheelanagig

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Bradford on Avon

This longstanding quintet deliver fast-paced dance medleys alongside thoughtfully crafted original compositions. Their sound is rooted in European folk traditions, from medieval melodies to modern grooves, from baroque to folk-rock.
Sheelanagig…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Tithebarn Workshops Summer Garden Art Exhibition

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Art

Bradford on Avon

This August, the beautiful gardens of the Tithebarn Workshops will transform into an open-air gallery, celebrating the latest creations from their talented resident artists. From delicate ceramics to striking paintings and contemporary glass…

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Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra

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Bradford on Avon

BYRD Earl of Oxfords March
BARTOK Dance Suite
COPLAND Symphony No 3
Aaron Copland's mighty final symphony features the famous Fanfare for the Common Man. Alongside this epic orchestral statement, Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra present a lively first…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Giacomo Smith + Wiltshire Youth Jazz Orchestra

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Bradford on Avon

Groundbreaking clarinettist, band leader and WMC artist in residence, Giacomo Smith shares his incredible Kansas Smitty's big band arrangements with our talented young jazz musicians.

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Rachel Podger & Brecon Baroque: The Muses Restor'd

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Bradford on Avon

PURCELL Sonata in G minor Z780
MATTHEW LOCKE Little Consort in two parts For Severall Friends in C minor-major
JOHN BLOW Ground in G minor
HANDEL Sonata in D major HWV 371
JOHANN SCHOP Lachrimae Pavaen
RICHARD JONES Chamber Air No 4 in A minor Op…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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