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Art & Culture in Salisbury

Let us entertain you on a visit to Salisbury with our strong arts and culture scene and a whole array of events that take place throughout the year. One of the major highlights in our calendar is Wiltshire Creative’s Salisbury International Arts Festival which takes place from late May to early June. The festival brings with it theatre, dance, talks, concerts and visual arts as well as popular additions such as the Salisbury Live weekend where many of our city’s pubs host live bands and musicians. 

Theatre in Salisbury

Salisbury is home to the South West’s leading producing theatre, Salisbury Playhouse, just a short walk from the railway station and the city centre respectively. 

The Playhouse brings with it a busy schedule of plays produced in house as well as touring productions. Its varied programme includes plays, musicals, one night events, children’s theatre and an annual traditional pantomime at Christmastime.

Amateur theatre, Studio Theatre is located on the outskirts of the city centre, near to Waitrose supermarket and holds several performances a year, often from notable playwrights. 

There are also occasional theatre performances at Salisbury Arts Centre, the Larmer Tree Gardens and City Hall - keep an eye on our events listings for details of what’s coming up.

Arts venues in Salisbury

Salisbury Arts Centre is based in a beautiful converted church of St Edmund and offers a wide range of thought-provoking exhibitions, performances and films throughout the year. A popular venue for those with young families and a meeting spot for poetry groups, pottery workshops and many community groups too. 

See resident artists and regularly changing exhibitions on a visit to Fisherton Mill, an arts and crafts emporium with café and artists’ studios. 

Lookout for art exhibitions in Sarum College in Salisbury’s Cathedral Close and the contemporary sculptures and interactive art installations that often take place at Salisbury Cathedral too. 

Plus, head to City Hall, Salisbury’s largest live entertainment venue for a busy programme of comedy, theatre, dance and more.

Galleries in Salisbury

Explore a treasure trove of amazing artwork in the award-winning Fisherton Mill art gallery where you can purchase artwork for your home from notable artists. 

Pay a visit to the Young Gallery above Salisbury Library which hosts both permanent and temporary exhibitions.

You’ll also find a couple of galleries within the city centre selling art including Whitewall Gallery and Gallery 21.

Festivals and events

Look out for an array of events throughout the year here in Salisbury including cultural festivals, talks and lectures on history, the arts and more plus touring exhibitions. Visit our what’s on pages to find out more about the events and festivals that take place in Salisbury throughout the year.

If you are organising a festival or event in the local area then please let us know about it by adding it submitting information via our events form. 

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    Discover 500,000 years of history - from the archaeology of ancient Wessex to contemporary art - all in a stunning medieval building set within the glorious setting of the Cathedral Close.

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    Explore a treasure trove of amazing artwork in the largest independent art gallery in the South West. Our relaxed and friendly café is a slice of foodie heaven in the heart of Salisbury.

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    Explore a treasure trove of amazing artwork in the largest independent art gallery in the South West. Our relaxed and friendly café is a slice of foodie heaven in the heart of Salisbury.

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    Collection of aircraft, cockpits, replicas and models weapons and trials equipment to show the story of flight and flight test in the UK.

    The cockpits are mostly open and you can sit in and use the controls.

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    The Museum tells the story of the infantryman from the Seven Years War to the present day. On the same site The Rifleman’s Table can provide you with coffee or lunch, and the garden is a place in which to wander or to relax in.

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    Salisbury’s premier entertainments venue, The Chapel Nightclub prides itself on its versatility and ability to cater for people of all ages and musical interests. Right of admission reserved.

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    Salisbury Arts Centre is a multi-artform venue dedicated to making imaginations fly. From theatre and dance to music, comedy, film and exhibitions: discover a vibrant hub of arts activity housed in a beautiful deconsecrated church building.

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    The galleries in the Salisbury Library have been re-named the Young Gallery in the recognition of the original bequest by Edwin Young that established the original gallery in 1913. Exhibitions from the collection are held twice a year.

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    Arundells is the home of former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath, situated in Cathedral Close in Salisbury. Extensive personal collections of art, ceramics, political cartoons and sailing memorabilia, as well as a beautiful two-acre riverside garden.

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