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Let us entertain you! There is plenty to keep everyone happy in Salisbury, from family-friendly events to first class theatre performances, live music, exhibitions, craft workshops, international festivals and much more! Whether you want something to do tomorrow, next week or next month you can find it here.
Featured Events
The Marriage of Figaro
In a new production from Opera Anywhere, fall in love with Mozart’s beloved characters all over again as we ride the waves of comedy and drama with them.
Jan Liebermann: Virtuoso Organ Works
Jan Liebermann opens the 2025 Organ Series at Salisbury Cathedral. As one of the most promising artists in the organ world, 19-year-old Jan Liebermann has already attracted significant attention for the way he is bringing organ music to a whole new generation, particularly through regular posts on TikTok and Instagram, where he has almost 50,000 followers and his posts attract over a million views.
Ballet Central 2025
Ballet Central is back on tour this summer with an exciting programme showcasing the extraordinary talent of Central School of Ballet’s graduating class of 2025, the future stars of dance. Bringing fresh dance to national audiences for over 40 years, Ballet Central is the perfect introduction to dance for audiences of all ages.
Cane Workshop - 2 day course
A fabulous opportunity to learn the traditional craft of chair caning using heritage skills and natural materials, in the standard 6-Way pattern.
Jonathan Lawes | Surfaces
An exhibition of new work by the renowned artist and designer Jonathan Lawes.
Folk Festival
Following the success of our inaugural event, The Rifles Berkshire & Wiltshire Museum's Folk Festival is back for its second year.
Join us for a celebration of all things folk music, with performances from local acts between 11am and 11pm. We'll be joined by artists such as Dipper Malkin, Fly Yeti Fly, Monkey See Monkey Do and much, much more!
The Three Little Pigs
There’s a wolf coming... but for now, the Three Little Pigs have tricked him onto a bus. If he catches them, he’ll huff and he’ll puff and we all know how that ends... Be blown away by the world of Stuff and Nonsense in this joyful retelling of a classic tale. Told in a unique physical style with raucous puppets, this is high-octane family theatre that will make you howl!
Tom Butler
See the world with Tom Butler. Blending hand-painted detail with vintage ephemera, Tom Butler’s captivating collaged cityscapes and coastal scenes offer a nostalgic take on travel, architecture and adventure. Join us in the gallery to meet Tom and discover his latest collection of original works and limited editions, perfectly timed for summer.
Salisbury Craft Beer Festival
Get ready for an epic Summer experience! Wiltshire Creative has partnered with Dark Revolution to bring you a fantastic Craft Beer Festival at the stunning Salisbury Arts Centre and it’s beautiful grounds.
The Jungle Book
Celebrating its 60 year anniversary, Stage 65 Youth Theatre returns to the Salisbury Playhouse Main House in 2025 with The Jungle Book, adapted by Sonali Bhattacharyya. Experience the wonder of the wild and lose yourself in the heart of the magical jungle where vibrant colours bloom and the smallest seedlings can thrive. Run with animals of all kinds, get tangled in new tribes and even dance under a disco ball as this familiar story of tiger and child is transformed into a new adventure.