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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
Monster Ceilidh Band
The electro-folk pioneers from Newcastle are no strangers to experimentation, pushing the boundaries of contemporary folk in all the right directions.
Make a Gathered Lampshade
In this small group, you’ll learn the essential techniques for designing and crafting your own gathered lampshade from scratch. You will be guided through selecting fabrics, measuring, cutting, and assembling your lampshade, ensuring you gain the skills and confidence to take on future projects.
The Sarum Master Bible: a talk by Christopher de Hamel
We are pleased to welcome Dr Christopher de Hamel, medieval manuscript expert, to share his thoughts on the recent return of the 13th-Century Sarum Master Bible to Salisbury. Following a successful fundraising campaign, Friends of the Nations’ Libraries purchased the Bible from a private owner, via Sotheby’s, and donated it to Salisbury Cathedral. But why should it be kept in the Cathedral’s library?
The Graduate Art Show 2025
An exhibition of work by new art graduates from art schools and universities across the country, including the Royal College of Art, Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, the University of Brighton, Arts University Plymouth and Newcastle University.
Three Little Vikings
Three brave little Viking girls save the day in this bold and funny adventure story for little rebels, by the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red and I Can Catch a Monster, Bethan Woollvin.
La Nuova Musica | Celebrate Voice Festival 2025
La Nuova Musica present a glorious Handel celebration created exclusively for the Celebrate Voice Festival. The programme pairs arias and duets from a contrasting selection of Handel’s most famous works. Together with Salisbury’s own David Bates and La Nuova Musica, we are delighted to welcome Soprano Mary Bevan and Salisbury-raised Countertenor James Hall - both at the peak of their craft - singing Handel’s powerful and vivid music.
Creative Calligraphy at the Cathedral
What was it like to be a medieval scribe? Step back in time this October and find out. Inspired by the beautifully illustrated and rare Sarum Master Bible (on display at Salisbury Cathedral for a limited time), our free activity invites you to try calligraphy with a quill and create your own illuminated letter to take home.
Sketching the Seasons
Join artist Emma Kerr for a free drop-in creative workshop. Draw seasonal treasures and make your own nature-based artworks inspired by the Young Gallery's Botanical Illustrations exhibition. From pumpkins to conkers to apples explore nature through a range of drawing, collage and sketchbook activities.
Halloween at The Coach and Horses
Celebrate Halloween at The Coach on 31st October, 8:30pm – late! Live music by Solarbird, and a night of fun for everyone. Costumes encouraged, scares optional—come ready for a fang-tastic evening! 🎶🦇
BIG Sleep at Stonehenge
The Salisbury community is being called upon to help break the cycle of veterans’ homelessness by signing up to ALABARÉ's latest BIG Sleep event at the iconic location of Stonehenge.
Salisbury Cathedral School Christmas Fair
Get in the festive spirit and visit the stalls in the cloisters for some Christmas shopping. High-quality stalls line the stunning walkways of the Cathedral cloisters, selling unique gifts for the whole family.