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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
Stranger Folk digital trail
It's getting spooky in Salisbury this autumn as the world of folklore starts to leak into this one with the Stranger Folk interactive game. Download the app and help the crone before time runs out! Download the free Stranger Folk app and step into an interactive folklore adventure where you'll be guided by the mysterious Crone. Follow her instructions, explore Mompesson House and take on a series of silly, magical and sometimes surprising challenges to close the rift before it's too late.
Salisbury Charter Fair
Every October, Salisbury Charter Fair takes over the Market Place to light up the centre of Salisbury and bring fun for all the family! From family favourites like the carousel, dodgems and waltzer, to adrenaline-fuelled attractions and other high-energy rides, the Salisbury Charter Fair has something for everyone. Not forgetting the sweet treats, street food and refreshments on offer too!
Celebrate Voice Festival
The 13th Celebrate Voice Festival brings international level performers to intimate and historic venues in Salisbury from 21-31 October, 2026. From opera, jazz, music theatre, classical, folk and cabaret stars to community and family events - be part of this Wiltshire grassroots festival with world class musicians.
The Great British Braid Off at Stonehenge
Taking place inside the newly opened Kusuma Neolithic Hall, get hands-on with history and help create a special braided rug inspired by the skills and materials used by our prehistoric ancestors. Add your own contribution to this unique community creation, which will have a lasting home at Stonehenge. You can also try your hand at other prehistoric crafts, including pinch-pot and bracelet making, and discover more about everyday life thousands of years ago.
Art Lab
Join us at the Young Galley for a free drop-in creative workshop with artist Emma Kerr. The workshop is inspired by the Drawing Together exhibition in Gallery 2, and will feature a play space with Play Build Play from 2pm-3pm. Activities will include patchwork pictures (collage), still life zone (drawing) and a stripy stuff option (mixed media). A play mat for sensory play will also be available from 2pm-3pm.
Pumpkin Carving at The Wardrobe!
Get into the Halloween spirit this October and join us at The Wardrobe for some spooky, family-friendly pumpkin carving fun! Choose your pumpkin, get creative and carve your very own Halloween masterpiece. We’ll provide everything you need, including the pumpkins and carving tools and, best of all, we’ll take care of the mess afterwards! You’re welcome to take your pumpkin seeds home with you, too. Once you’ve finished carving, explore our spooky Halloween trail through the museum and garden. Keep your eyes peeled for creepy surprises and see what you can uncover along the way!
Restart a Heart with St John Ambulance
Join the friendly volunteers from Salisbury & South Wiltshire St John Ambulance, as we take part in the national Restart a Heart initiative.
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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.