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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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The Courts Garden

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Garden

Bradford on Avon

This charming garden shows the English country style at its best. Full of variety, there are peaceful water gardens, colourful herbaceous borders and imaginative topiary. You can picnic in the Arboretum, be inspired by the Kitchen Garden and…

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The Rundle Cup

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Sporting

Tidworth

A wonderful day for all the family in the grounds of Tedworth Park Polo Club in Tidworth at the Rundle Cup. A major event on the military polo calendar where you will enjoy 3 wonderful polo matches, parachute display and Her Majesty's band of the…

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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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English Touring Opera

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Opera

Bradford on Avon

A dramatic operatic tale of spirits and love

Jonathan Peter Kenny conductor
James Conway director
HANDEL Amadigi di Gaula HWV 11
Olivier award winning opera company English Touring Opera return to the WMC stage with period orchestra the Old…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Cory Band

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Leading brass band returns to the WMC stage

Phillip Harper conductor
Malcolm Forbes-Peckham piano
The first band ever to be Quadruple Champions, simultaneously holding the UK National, British Open, European and Brass in Concert titles in 2016,…

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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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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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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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Young Adults Masterclass

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Food and Drink

BROMHAM, CHIPPENHAM

Just finished school and looking for more independence? This class will teach you everything you need to know about the kitchen. You'll learn how to cook with deliciously fresh ingredients, use different chopping methods and explore flavours.…

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Special Exhibition: The Doctor Will See You Now

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Museum

Off Kemble Drive, Swindon

This year, STEAM is celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the opening of the Great Western Railway Hospital on Faringdon Road, Swindon with two new special exhibitions. The Doctor Will See You Now explores the 'cradle to grave' healthcare service…

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STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon

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Calf2Cow - The Wind In The Willows

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Theatre

CORSHAM

Join Mole, Ratty and Badger in a floor stomping, live music, hilarious recount of this woodland adventure as they save Toad and his shiny new motorcar from deep trouble.
Award-winning theatre company, Calf2Cow, brings you the outdoor theatrical…

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The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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John Law's Congregation

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Music

Bradford on Avon

CONFIGURATION Tour 2021

John Law piano
James Mainwaring saxophone
Ashley John Long double bass
Dave Hamblett drums
Captivating anthemic melodies and powerful rhythms, combined with subtle electronic soundscapes make for an appealing and…

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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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Adding Colour to Silver Clay Jewellery

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Crafts

Salisbury

Create a stunning pendant to your own design and learn to add beautiful colour with UV resin and different inks and patinas. All materials are provided including 10g of silver clay.
In this class, you will spend the morning designing and creating…

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Arundells, Salisbury

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Pasadena Roof Orchestra

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Jazz

Bradford on Avon

Razzle and dazzle in abundance from top UK jazz band
Duncan Galloway band leader
The Pasadena Roof Orchestra have been recreating the sounds of a golden era of music from the 1920s and 1930s to widespread acclaim for over 50 years. Enjoy…

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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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GBH Big Band

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Jazz

Bradford on Avon

A Merry GBH Big Band Christmas
Mike Daniels director
Tina May vocals
GBH Big Band's legendary Christmas concert is back with a classy selection of big band fayre. Award-winning jazz singer Tina May sang with GBH in their stunning Ellington concert…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Grow

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Dance

Salisbury

FREE outdoor theatre in the grounds at Salisbury Arts Centre

"Grow is wholeheartedly one of the most supreme pieces of contemporary dance I have had the joy to experience.  The audience felt the same, some were moved to tears by the themes of…

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Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury

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Museum Lates at Chippenham Museum

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Museum

Chippenham

Special late openings once a month at Chippenham Museum. Visit until 7pm with free entry and no need to book. Meet your friends here after work or on your way to dinner to enjoy exhibition 'Kilvert's World' and discover our collection of over 35,000…

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Chippenham Museum, North 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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