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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
A Celebration of Stars Appeal Fundraising Treks
Since 2015, over 100 local people have trekked to raise funds for the Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital’s charity, together raising over £550,000 to date. Join them in the Old George Mall as they return from the sixth trek, in the Indian Himalayas, to celebrate the achievements of these fundraising treks – Grand Canyon in USA, Machu Picchu in Peru, The Great Wall of China, Petra in Jordan, Colombia's Lost City, and the latest trek 'Dalai Lama Mountain Trek'.
Daliz Saturday Sessions
Taking place on Saturday 30th May, from 2pm - 7pm on the top floor of Daliz’s clothing store, Saturday Sessions promises an energetic atmosphere featuring live DJs, refreshments, and a carefully curated soundtrack spanning ragga, dub, breakbeat, house, techno, and bassline.
George Stubbs and the Tyrants of the Jungle
In his own lifetime, Stubbs was as famous for his lions as his horses. The artist combined scientific enquiry, truthfulness to nature and an extraordinary technical skill and patience to create sometimes endearing, sometimes terrifying images of wild animals.
Folk at The Wardrobe
Set against the stunning historic backdrop of Salisbury Cathedral Close, we've got a fantastic programme of live folk music, alongside artisan trade stalls and a tempting selection of food and drink available throughout the day and into the evening. Whether you are a dedicated folk fan or simply looking for a relaxed and memorable day out, 'Folk at The Wardrobe' offers something for all ages!
Matthew Coleridge's Requiem - The Fulltone Orchestra & Fulltone Chorus
From the sweeping majesty of Vangelis’ Conquest of Paradise and the heart-breaking lyricism of James Horner’s Titanic Suite, to the childlike wonder of John Williams’ Flight to Neverland from Hook, this concert opens with some of the most iconic, emotionally charged film music ever written. The atmosphere deepens with James Newton Howard’s haunting The Hanging Tree and the rich, earthy rhythms of Christopher Tin’s Waloyo Yamoni. The evening culminates in the luminous stillness of Matthew Coleridge’s Requiem – a contemporary choral masterpiece of rare beauty.
Continuum: Shakespeare in Song
Continuum presents a richly woven programme of choral settings inspired by William Shakespeare’s timeless words. From the playful 'O Mistress Mine' by Thomas Morley and Percy Grainger, to the poignant 'Song for Athene' by John Tavener, the programme explores love, loss, wit and wonder through music by Ralph Vaughan Williams.
BY A LADY: The Life & Wit of Jane Austen
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen was one of the wittiest observers of human relationships, and female friendships, who ever put pen to parchment.
Listen Dance
Listen Dance is an evening of live music and dancing from Olivier Award-winning Little Bulb. Led by a genre-hopping 9-piece live band, you’ll be invited onto the dance floor to try a range of different social dances, from ceilidh to disco, and there’s even a beginner’s guide to moshing!
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Salisbury Musical Society Poulenc Gloria Elgar The Music Makers
Salisbury Musical Society will be performing Poulenc’s Gloria and Elgar’s The Music Makers, in Salisbury Cathedral on Saturday 20th June at 7:30pm. First performed in 1961, Poulenc’s Gloria is a celebration; it is immediately appealing and emotionally engaging. Poulenc described himself as “half monk, half rascal,” a phrase that perfectly captures the blend of playfulness and solemnity in this work. The choral writing in both pieces is rich and expressive, demanding precision, sensitivity, and a wide emotional range. It is a tremendous challenge which is relished by Salisbury Musical Society.