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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.
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Sarum Lights: Great Journeys
This year, Sarum Lights returns to Salisbury Cathedral with Great Journeys, a new immersive light and sound experience created by the acclaimed artistic collaboration Luxmuralis.
Through a series of installations outside and inside the Cathedral, the experience explores the many journeys that have shaped our world, from great voyages of exploration and human migration to the development of transport, mapping and discovery.
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East is East
Salford, 1971. The Khan family are living above a chip shop and on the fault line between two cultures. George Khan is determined the family be raised his Pakistani way. His English wife, Ella, just wants to keep the peace. Their seven children? They’re busy discovering disco, denim, and defiance. Come for the laughs. Stay for the heart.
Salisbury Ghost Walks
Spend an entertaining and informative evening learning about the history and the ghosts of the city of Salisbury. Your guide will be a local and knowledgeable Blue Badge Tourist Guide. Hear about ghostly card players, headless dukes and witch trials all the while walking through the beautiful (and haunted) streets of Salisbury.
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Remembrance Sunday
Join us in marking Remembrance Sunday on 8 November 2026 at the annual parade and service. Everyone is welcome to attend the commemorations and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The ceremony will be led by the Salisbury Branch of the Royal British Legion, with support from Salisbury City Council and St Thomas’s Church.
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Salisbury BID Reindeer Trail
Salisbury BID have hidden Santa's reindeer in this year's hand painted window illustrations, can you find them all? This free circular trail around the city centre takes you around the festive streets of Salisbury and is fun for all of the family. Trail maps can be picked up at Salisbury Information Centre or downloaded and printed at home.
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Christmas on the Square
Join us during Christmas on the Square – a festive pop-up right in the heart of Salisbury! Meet Santa in his grotto, treat yourself to delicious food, relax in the bar with live music and entertainment on select days, and explore a charming selection of 10 festive retail chalets.
From Darkness to Light: The Advent Procession
All are welcome to join us for this extraordinary, atmospheric service as over 1000 candles are gradually lit to illuminate the medieval interior, taking us from darkness into light as we embrace the hope of Advent. Doors will be opened one hour before the start of each service. No tickets are required for this service. Everyone is welcome. Entrance to the service is free.
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Beauty and the Beast
Join us in the Beauty-ful gardens of Salisburyshire for simply the Beast adventure! The writers of Jack and the Beanstalk return with a heartwarming tale, bursting with festive magic. Discover pop songs, dancing and dazzling costumes in this fun-filled family pantomime.