Arts & Entertainment

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Pablo Picasso
Find out what’s happening across the Salisbury & Avon Arts & Entertainment scene.
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Brown Street folk regulars Maerefolk

Salisbury’ s folk scene is thriving

A monthly folk open mic evening at Brown Street has attracted a wide range of local performers since it…

The 32ft tree was delivered in the morning and by the afternoon was aglow with 1,000 LED lights thanks to the expertise of cathedral staff Pictures: Finnbarr Webster

Challenges of a 32ft cathedral tree!

WE’VE all struggled at times when putting up our Christmas decorations – but imagine if your problem was a…

Poetika: Nicky Harris, Ria Rylatt -Chandaman and Jamie Lingham aka Caddie J,

O come all ye festive poets

Have you ever burnt the turkey, wrestled a reindeer or received the gift from hell? Are you filled with…

Plain Arts Christmas Exhibition

Plain Arts holds exhibition at Salisbury Library

If you are interested in art and want to see examples of the very best you can find locally…

Steve Neville

Young Gallery supporters create buzz with impressive exhibition

Words and photos by Katrina Ffiske. In the centre of Salisbury, the Young Gallery can be found on the first…

Artist David Batchelor in conversation with visual arts director, Beth Hughes

David Batchelor exhibition mirrors the colour and light of advent

The advent theme of colour and light bringing joy and hope to the world is echoed in a solo…

Mind Mangler

Wiltshire Creative announces its spring/summer 2023 programme

Wiltshire Creative artistic director, Gareth Machin and executive director Sebastian Warrack have announced the programme for spring/summer 2023. Machin said:…

Clockwise: Philip Smith; Ellie Laugharne; Stephen Aviss; Lynsey Docherty

Celebrate Voice makes festive return to Medieval Hall for Christmas show

Celebrate Voice Festival is back for its magical Christmas celebration, with leading singers at Salisbury’s Medieval Hall for two…

Samuel Ashall (who plays Male Swing) and Dani Hardy (who plays Female Swing). Credit Rich Lakos

Cinderella cast put the finishing touches to this year’s pantomime

Pantomime at the Playhouse is a Christmas tradition like no other. A special event for the festive season. This…

Mount Cook, NZ by Paul Ryder

Local artist group holds annual winter exhibition

The Salisbury Group of Artists is holding its annual winter exhibition at Salisbury District Hospital from November 25 through…