You are here: Explore > Salisbury > Salisbury events and what's on

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.

Want to find out more about what’s on?

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.

Press pause and make time for a short break here

What better way to make the most of your visit than to combine it with a stay. Find out more about places to stay in and around Salisbury today.

Number of results:

Number of results: 6839

, currently showing 6241 to 6260.

Sort By: A-Z Lowest A-Z Highest

Circus Berlin

Type

Type:

Family

Allington, Chippenham

For a discount call the box office on 07494774008 or online with Ticketmaster and Quote 'ACROBAT' Must be booked at least 24 hours before show time.
Continental Circus Berlin with an amalgamation of brilliant Circus acts, music & real youthful…

Dates
Trio Paradis: Classical & Romantic Trios - His & Hers

Type

Type:

Music

Bradford-on-Avon

The second in a new series of lunchtime concerts performed by Trio Paradis (Jacquelyn Bevan – piano, Lisa Betteridge – violin & Linda Stocks – cello) at Holy Trinity, at 10.45am on the first Thursday of every month. Entrance to the concerts is by…

Dates
Trio Paradis: Invitation to the Dance

Type

Type:

Music

Bradford-on-Avon

Trio Paradis (Jacquelyn Bevan – piano, Lisa Betteridge – violin & Linda Stocks – cello) play a lunchtime concert on the first Thursday morning of each month (Feb-Dec) at Holy Trinity, at 10.45am. Entrance to the concert is free with a retiring…

Dates
Felt Applique Workshop

Type

Type:

Crafts

7 High Street, Highworth

Would you like to learn Felt applique?
Jackie Panting will show you how to create a framed picture in a workshop at
Visit Highworth.
No experience required, everything is supplied.
To book simply email info@visithighworth.co.uk

Dates
Trio Paradis: Russian Masters

Type

Type:

Music

Bradford-on-Avon

Trio Paradis (Jacquelyn Bevan – piano, Lisa Betteridge – violin & Linda Stocks – cello) play a lunchtime concert on the first Thursday morning of each month (Feb-Dec) at Holy Trinity, at 10.45am. Entrance to the concert is free with a retiring…

Dates
The Wind in The Willows

Type

Type:

Theatre

Bradford-on-Avon

22nd August, The Wind In The Willows is coming to Victory Field, Bradford on Avon for the outdoor theatrical treat of the year!
Join Mole, Ratty and Badger in a floor stomping, live music, hilarious recount of this woodland adventure as they save…

Dates
Bishops Cannings Community Summer Fayre

Type

Type:

Fete/Fair

DEVIZES

The community of Bishops Cannings will be coming together on Saturday, 21st August between 1-4 pm to hold a Summer Fayre. This event will raise funds for the local primary and pre school and St Mary's church.
Attractions will include craft stalls, a…

Dates
Dr John Cooper Clarke - I Wanna Be Yours Tour

Type

Type:

Poetry & Literature

Corsham

John Cooper Clarke shot to prominence in the 1970s as the original 'people's poet'. His unique poetry was put to music by producer Martin Hannett and a band of Mancunians, The Invisible Girls. Seminal tracks such as Beasley St and Evidently…

Venue

The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire

Dates
Sara Barron - Enemies Closer

Type

Type:

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…

Venue

The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire

Dates
Trio Paradis: A Tour of the British Isles

Type

Type:

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…

Dates
Special Exhibition: Work, Rest and Play

Type

Type:

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,…

Venue

STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon

Dates
Blake - Kaleidoscope

Type

Type:

Music

Corsham

Blake is a Wiltshire based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His new album, Kaleidoscope, is released on Subjangle Records on 24th September and this concert will feature songs from the LP as well as material from Blake's extensive…

Venue

The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire

Dates
Open Air Music

Type

Type:

Event

Salisbury

FREE outdoor theatre in the grounds at Salisbury Arts Centre
This August bank holiday weekend come and enjoy some local live music in the beautiful Arts Centre grounds.  We will have some of the best local talent, to be announced very soon. 
Our…

Venue

Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury

Dates
Leon McCawley

Type

Type:

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…

Venue

Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

Dates
Bath Symphony Orchestra

Type

Type:

Classical

Bradford on Avon

Leading local orchestra returns to the WMC stage
Eugene Monteith conductor
Bath Symphony Orchestra perform an uplifting programme of classical and romantic orchestral music.

Venue

Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

Dates
Stacey Kent

Type

Type:

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…

Venue

Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

Dates
Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra

Type

Type:

Classical

Bradford on Avon

An evening of Russian orchestral delights

Philip Draisey conductor
Vincent Ling piano
STRAVINSKY Circus Polka
TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No 1
STRAVINSKY Suite from The
Firebird
After a two-year break the Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra returns to…

Venue

Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

Dates
OAE Experience Ensemble

Type

Type:

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.…

Venue

Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

Dates
Katy Hamilton Pre-Concert Lecture

Type

Type:

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,…

Venue

Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

Dates
Giacomo Susani

Type

Type:

Classical

Bradford on Avon

Lunchtime recital by leading young guitarist

BACH Suite BWV 995
CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO Movements from XXIV Caprichos de Goya
SUSANI S'ode ancora il mare
SUSANI Ricercare poetico
LLOBET Three Catalan folksongs
ALBÉNIZ Cádiz
SOR Grand solo…

Venue

Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

Dates

Search Accommodation

Search Things to Do

Search What's On

Search Food & Drink

Search Accommodation

Search Things to Do

Search What's On

Search Food & Drink

Search Shopping

Accommodation Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, Self Catering, Caravan Parks & Campsites, Farm Stay, Longleat Accommodation, Stonehenge Accommodation,	Ideas & Inspiration	Special Offers
Food & Drink Restaurants, Cafes & Tea Rooms, Pubs & Inns, Farmers Markets,	Plan Your Visit To Wiltshire Maps & Guides, Getting To Wiltshire, Car Parking & Car Parks, Group Travel, Tourist Information Centres,	Things To Do Family Fun, Attractions, Activities, Shopping, Parks & Recreation, Stately Homes & Gardens, History & Heritage, Art & Culture, Entertainment & Nightlife, Tours & Sightseeing,
What's On Events, Exhibitions, Festivals, Markets,	Explore Towns, Villages, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Avebury, The Kennet and Avon Canal, National Landscapes, New Forest National Park, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire White Horses, The Cotswolds, Hampshire borders, Bath and Somerset,

Itinerary

Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.

To build your own Itinerary, click Add to Excursion to add an item to your Itinerary basket.

Salisbury events and what's on

Festivals and cultural events in Salisbury

Crafts, food fayres and markets

One-off events

Want to find out more about what’s on?

Press pause and make time for a short break here

Number of results:

Type

Type:

Dates

Type

Type:

Dates

Type

Type:

Dates

Type

Type:

Dates

Type

Type:

Dates

Type

Type:

Dates

Type

Type:

Dates

Type

Type:

Venue

Dates

Type

Type:

Venue

Dates

Type

Type:

Dates

Type

Type:

Venue

Dates

Type

Type:

Venue

Dates

Type

Type:

Venue

Dates

Type

Type:

Venue

Dates

Type

Type:

Venue

Dates

Type

Type:

Venue

Dates

Type

Type:

Venue

Dates

Type

Type:

Venue

Dates

Type

Type:

Venue

Dates

Type

Type:

Venue

Dates

Search Accommodation