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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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Doric String Quartet

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Bradford - On - Avon

An evening of refinement and polish with peerless young quartet
HAYDN String Quartet Op 76 No 6
DEBUSSY String Quartet in G minor Op 10
BEETHOVEN String Quartet in E minor Op 59 No 2
Described by Gramophone as 'one of the finest young string…

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Welsh Sinfonia

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Bradford - On - Avon

Chamber orchestra makes a welcome return to WMC with a trip through Italy's rich musical history
Programme to include:
SCHUBERT Overture in D major D590
MARCELLO Oboe Concerto in D minor
ALBINONI Adagio in G minor
MENDELSSOHN Symphony No 4 Op…

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Cory Band

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Bradford - On - Avon

The most successful British brass band of the 21st century
Hailing from the Rhonda Valley of South Wales, the Cory Band has thrilled audiences from Swansea to Sydney. Experience an eclectic programme of music ranging from traditional brass band…

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Empathy

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Bradford - On - Avon

PRESENTED BY NEON DANCE COMPANY
Emotionally charged new dance work with live music
Led by an international cast of dancers and musicians, this touching new work by choreographer Adrienne Hart reflects on what influences us to empathise with others…

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Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra

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Bradford - On - Avon

TSO Spring Concert
MENDELSSOHN Overture 'Ruy Blas' Op 95
MOZART Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E flat major
SIBELIUS Symphony No 2 in D major
This programme features the overture for Victor Hugo's tragic play 'Ruy Blas' by…

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Schubert Ensemble

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Bradford - On - Avon

World-leading ensemble make a return to WMC
BRAHMS Piano Quintet in F minor Op 34
SAINT-SAËNS Piano Quartet in B flat major Op 41
HELLAWELL The Building of Curves for piano quartet
The Schubert Ensemble has established itself as one of the…

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London Sinfonietta

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Bradford - On - Avon

A magical Mystery Tour of Modern Music
Jonathan Cross presenter
Always been a little scared of 20th-century music? Don't know where to begin? Then look no further! Let Professor Jonathan Cross and an ensemble of musicians from the indispensable…

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Singing, Harmonium and Tabla Workshop

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Bradford - On - Avon

A relaxed and enjoyable introduction to Indian classical music
Experience the expressive art of vocal and instrumental improvisation and learn about distinctive Indian Raags (scales) in this hands-on introductory workshop with Pooja Angra. Pooja is…

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Skerryvore

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Bradford - On - Avon

Multi-award winning Scottish folk-rock band celebrate their 10th Anniversary
Skerryvore formed on the tiny lsle of Tiree off Scotland's west coast in 2005. From those traditional roots they have evolved in size and sound to create a unique…

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Bollywood Showcase

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Bradford - On - Avon

A spectacular musical journey through Bollywood
Gaata Rahe Mera Dil (My Heart Keeps Singing) is a celebration of songs by legendary Bollywood music directors of yesteryear to the present day featuring leading British Asian vocalists Pooja Angra…

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Wiltshire Jazz Orchestra / Dennis Rollins Trombone

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Bradford - On - Avon

Big-band Jazz led by trombone virtuoso and WMC Artist in Residence
Dennis Rollins trombone
Once again WYJO punches above its weight with another 'knock-out' soloist. Virtuoso trombonist Dennis Rollins has played at the forefront of UK jazz, funk…

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Raphael Wallfisch Cello Masterclass

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Bradford - On - Avon

A fascinating insight into cello mastery
Raphael Wallfisch is one of the most respected cellists performing on the international stage. He is also a passionate teacher and holds the position of Professor of Cello at the University of the Arts in…

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Matt Ridley Quartet

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Bradford - On - Avon

WMC Live in the Bar: virtuoso bassist leads a dynamic A-list jazz group
Celebrating the launch of their second studio album, bassist Matt Ridley is joined by Parliamentary Jazz Award-winner John Turville on piano, George Hart on drums and globally…

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Men With Horns

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Bradford - On - Avon

An evening inspired by Vienna's unique musical heritage
MOZART Papageno's Aria from The Magic Flute
BEETHOVEN Prisoners' Chorus from Fidelio
SCHUBERT Nachtgesang im Walde Op 139
BRUCKNER Mitternacht
RICHTER Horn Quartet
BRAHMS Sonata movement
The…

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Trio Apaches

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Bradford - On - Avon

Enigmatic young piano trio makes WMC debut
RACHMANINOV Trio élégiaque No 1 in G minor
DEBUSSY Symphonic Sketches from La Mer
BLOCH Three Nocturnes
SHOSTAKOVICH Piano Trio No 2 in E minor Op 67
Trio Apaches comprises three of the UK's most…

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City of London Sinfonia

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Bradford - On - Avon

CLS brings the Song of the Earth to WMC
J STRAUSS Rosen aus dem Süden
MAHLER Das Lied von der Erde
BACH arr SIMCOCK New work
R STRAUSS Till Eulenspiegel
Michael Collins conductor
Under the direction of Michael Collins, the City of London…

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Youth Orchestra / Matthew Sharp Cello

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Bradford - On - Avon

A ravishing concerto and new score to commemorate iconic WW1 battle
Timothy Redmond conductor
Matthew Sharp cello
LAURA ROSSI Somme100 film
DVOŘÁK Cello Concerto in B minor Op 104
Somme100 FILM is an international project to mark the 100th…

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Youth Orchestra / Matthew Trusler Violin

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Bradford - On - Avon

Leading soloist joins the Youth Orchestra
Timothy Redmond conductor
Matthew Trusler violin
RACHMANINOV Isle of the Dead Op 2
PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No 1 Op 19
MAHLER Symphony No 1 in D major
Mahler's titanic first symphony takes centre stage…

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GBH Big Band

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Bradford - On - Avon

Big band presents a Latin American carnival
Mike Daniels Music Director
The summer solstice brings long days and balmy nights and the Olympics in Brazil - home of the Samba! GBH celebrates sizzling Sambas and beautiful Bossa Novas with a Latin…

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Youth Orchestra / Matthew Trusler Violin

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Bradford - On - Avon

Leading soloist joins the Youth Orchestra
Timothy Redmond conductor
Matthew Trusler violin
RACHMANINOV Isle of the Dead Op 2
PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No 1 Op 19
MAHLER Symphony No 1 in D major
Mahler's titanic first symphony takes centre stage…

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