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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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Wiltshire Youth Jazz Orchestra (WYJO) + Raph Clarkson

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Bradford on Avon

For the best part of two decades trombonist, composer and arranger Raph Clarkson has been an integral part of the UK jazz scene, as a performer and educator. Drawing on many genres, from jazz to progressive rock to classical music, Clarkson shares…

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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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Frigg

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Bradford on Avon

Finnish folk sound equals Frigg – a band whose fusion of Nordic Folk Music and various Western folk styles has been dubbed 'nordgrass', referring to the band's bluegrass influences. Comprising an ensemble featuring violins and double bass, they're…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Little Bulb Theatre: Four Seasons

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Join an intrepid team of magical gardeners as they use puppetry, physical theatre and clowning around to tend to the marvellous menagerie of flora and fauna at every stage of nature's miraculous journey. This family-friendly concert celebrates the…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Jess Gillam Trio

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Jess Gillam is celebrated as a leading figure of the saxophone. With her electrifying performances, vibrant stage presence and magnetic personality, the 'uniquely mercurial' (The Times) Jess Gillam has been invited to play on the world's major…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Nai Barghouti

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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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Cordelia Williams and Friends: Celebrating Schubert

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Bradford on Avon

SCHUBERT Impromtus for Piano Op 90 No 3 & 4
SCHUBERT Fantasie for Violin and Piano in C major D934
SCHUBERT 'The Trout Quintet' – Piano Quintet in A major D667
Cordelia Williams has become recognised for her affinity with the music of Franz…

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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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Screening: The Royal Opera The Tales of Hoffmann

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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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Bristol Ensemble

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Bradford on Avon

VIVALDI Four Seasons
EINAUDI Primavera, Divenire, Petricor, I Giorni
RICHTER On the Nature of Daylight
PIAZZOLLA Summer
The Vivaldi Four Seasons is one of the best loved pieces of classical music capturing the Italian countryside through the…

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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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Baby Gospel

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Put some soul into your Sunday with CK Gospel Choir – a professional vocal group from London – as they bring you this fun family concert for all ages. Sing and clap along to hits by Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, Adele and more – as well as traditional…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Melvyn Tan

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Bradford on Avon

SCHUBERT 4 Impromptus Op 142
BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No 32 in C minor Op 111
CHOPIN Scherzo No 1 in B minor Op 20
Exploration, insight and imagination are vital ingredients in Melvyn Tan's blend of artistic attributes. He established his…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Santa's Storytime at STEAM

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Christmas

Off Kemble Drive, Swindon

Join us for Santa's Storytime at STEAM Museum. Santa will be here on both days with his Storytime sessions.
Santa's Storytime sessions cost £10.00 per child, in addition to Christmas at STEAM admission.
Children will enjoy a festive story, plus a…

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STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon

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Caroline Taylor: Reflection

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Bradford on Avon

Caroline Taylor soprano
Sebastian Issler piano
SCHUBERT Auf dem See No.2 Op 29 D543
SCHUBERT Im Frühling No 10 Post101 D882
RACHMANINOV 'Lilacs' and 'How fair this spot' from 12 Romances Op 21
RACHMANINOV 'Spring Waters' from 12 Romances Op…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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The John Martyn Project - Green Man Festival Launch

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Music

Bradford on Avon

This six-piece tribute act treats the works of British singer-songwriter John Martyn with poignant sensitivity, exploring now only the songs from his 1970s purple patch, but much of his lesser-known works too. Join them for a memorable evening as…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Liza Pulman & Joe Stilgoe: A Couple of Swells

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Music

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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Gasper Nali - Bradford on Avon Live Music Festival

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Music

Bradford on Avon

For the second night of the Bradford on Avon Live Music Festival we bring you an Afro-beat party to blow the roof and your mind. Famous since a film of him went viral, Gasper Nali is a roots one-man band from Lake Malawi who plays a one-string,…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Tenebrae Consort

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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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Bradford on Avon Choral Society

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Bradford on Avon

GF HANDEL ISRAEL IN EGYPT
Handel's dramatic choral masterpiece charts the escape of the Israelites from captivity in Egypt. Ten plagues are vividly depicted before the crossing of the Red Sea, the drowning of the enemy and unbounded joy when safety…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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