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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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Trio Paradis: A Tour of the British Isles

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Music

Bradford-on-Avon

Trio Paradis (Jacquelyn Bevan - piano, Lisa Betteridge - violin & Linda Stocks - cello) perform an informal monthly concert at Holy Trinity on the first Thursday of every month (Feb-Dec) at 10.45. The trio celebrate their return to live performance…

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Sara Barron - Enemies Closer

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Comedy

Corsham

The smash hit Fringe stand-up show from acclaimed comedian and star of Live At The Apollo (BBC), Sara Barron, tours the UK for the first time!
A powerhouse live act and fast rising star, Sara's previous shows have sold out to major critical and…

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The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire

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Special Exhibition: Work, Rest and Play

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Museum

Off Kemble Drive, Swindon

The Great Western Railway had a long history of providing amenities for the benefit of their workers. Beginning with the construction of Swindon's Railway Village in 1842, the company went on to provide a range of social and leisure facilities,…

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STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon

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Stacey Kent

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Jazz

Bradford on Avon

Vocal jazz iconoclast presents a musical self-portrait
Stacey Kent vocals
Kim Tomlinson saxophone, flute
Jeremy Brown bass
Josh Morrison drums
Graham Harvey piano
Stacey Kent stands strong among the top jazz artists of our time as one of the most…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West 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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Brodsky Quartet / Laura Van Der Heijden

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Classical

Bradford on Avon

Sublime masterworks of darkness and light
Krysia Osostowicz violin
Ian Belton violin
Paul Cassidy viola
Jacqueline Thomas cello
Laura Van Der Heijden cello
BACH arr CASSIDY Sonata for Solo Violin in C major
SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No 8 in C…

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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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West of England Youth Orchestra - Cancelled

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Classical

Bradford on Avon

** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED **
An exhilarating showcase to celebrate the New Year Timothy Redmond conductor Join the talented young musicians of the West of England Youth Orchestra under the baton of long-standing conductor Timothy…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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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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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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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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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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The Whale – Plastic Ocean

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Event

Salisbury

FREE outdoor theatre in the grounds at Salisbury Arts Centre
'Plastic Ocean' is a show that takes place in front of their 18 metre sperm whale.  
The audience interacts with the eccentric marine biologist, Netty Northwest, who engages them…

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Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury

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Fofoulah

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Music

Bradford on Avon

Electronic soundscapes meet West African rhythms

Batch Gueye sabar, vocals, dance
Tom Challenger sax, synths
Phil Stevenson guitar
Johnny Brierley bass
Kaw Secka sabar, vocals
Dave Smith drums
London-based afro-dub ensemble Fofoulah make their…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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Katy Hamilton Pre-Concert Lecture

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Talk or Lecture

Bradford on Avon

How to listen to music: classical music deconstructed

Katy Hamilton guest lecturer
Katy Hamilton is one of the UK's most sought-after public speakers on music, providing talks for a host of organisations including the Southbank Centre, BBC Proms,…

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Wiltshire Music Centre, West 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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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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Fidelio Trio Halloween Concert

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Classical

Bradford on Avon

A hauntingly beautiful debut by leading piano trio
Darragh Morgan violin
Tim Gill cello
Mary Dullea piano
BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in D Major Op 70 No 1 'Ghost'
ZORN Ghosts
GOSFIELD Cranks and Cactus Needles
SCHUBERT Piano Trio No 2 in E flat major…

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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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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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