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JANUARY – MARCH
Date: 16th February
Time: 8am – 1pm
Location: Market Place, Salisbury
Entry: Free for buyers; Prices start at £6 for sellers
Car Boot Sundays give you the chance to clear out the cupboards and earn some money in the centre of Salisbury.
The popular Car Boot sales are returning for 2025, running every third Sunday of the month from February to November (except for June and October where they will be on the fifth and fourth Sunday respectively).
No need to book, just turn up on the day to be allocated a space on the Market Place. Spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Open to sellers from 6.30am and to buyers from 8am to 1pm.
Entry prices start at just £6 for sellers and entry for buyers is free!
Date: 16th March
Time: 8am – 1pm
Location: Market Place, Salisbury
Entry: Free for buyers; Prices start at £6 for sellers
Car Boot Sundays give you the chance to clear out the cupboards and earn some money in the centre of Salisbury.
The popular Car Boot sales are returning for 2025, running every third Sunday of the month from February to November (except for June and October where they will be on the fifth and fourth Sunday respectively).
No need to book, just turn up on the day to be allocated a space on the Market Place. Spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Open to sellers from 6.30am and to buyers from 8am to 1pm.
Entry prices start at just £6 for sellers and entry for buyers is free!
Date: 2nd March
Time: 11am – 3pm
Location: The Guildhall, Salisbury
Entry: Free
Wedding planning just got easier! The Guildhall Wedding Fair is returning to Salisbury’s magnificent Grade II* listed Guildhall.
Free entry and a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival.
The Wedding Fair offers couples a fantastic opportunity to meet local wedding exhibitors and get inspiration for your special day. Discover bridal wear, jewellery, flowers, photography, catering and more, with plenty of options to bring your dream wedding to life.
The friendly Guildhall team will also be on hand to offer information on how you can use the historic building as your wedding venue. Join us and explore what our talented suppliers have to offer.
APRIL – JUNE
Date: 20th April
Time: 8am – 1pm
Location: Market Place, Salisbury
Entry: Free for buyers; Prices start at £6 for sellers
Car Boot Sundays give you the chance to clear out the cupboards and earn some money in the centre of Salisbury.
The popular Car Boot sales are returning for 2025, running every third Sunday of the month from February to November (except for June and October where they will be on the fifth and fourth Sunday respectively).
No need to book, just turn up on the day to be allocated a space on the Market Place. Spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Open to sellers from 6.30am and to buyers from 8am to 1pm.
Entry prices start at just £6 for sellers and entry for buyers is free!
Date: 27th April
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Market Place & Guildhall Square, Salisbury
Entry: Free
An exciting family-friendly event packed with live music, street performances, interactive workshops and fun-filled activities for all ages! Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with talented performers, engaging children’s entertainment, and hands-on workshops to spark creativity.
Explore a variety of retail stalls offering unique finds and indulge in delicious food and drinks from local vendors.
Bring your friends and family and soak up the lively community spirit!
Date: 18th May
Time: 8am – 1pm
Location: Market Place, Salisbury
Entry: Free for buyers; Prices start at £6 for sellers
Car Boot Sundays give you the chance to clear out the cupboards and earn some money in the centre of Salisbury.
The popular Car Boot sales are returning for 2025, running every third Sunday of the month from February to November (except for June and October where they will be on the fifth and fourth Sunday respectively).
No need to book, just turn up on the day to be allocated a space on the Market Place. Spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Open to sellers from 6.30am and to buyers from 8am to 1pm.
Entry prices start at just £6 for sellers and entry for buyers is free!
Date: 18th May
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: Guildhall Square, Salisbury
Entry: Free
Come along to the Teenage Market and show your support for young creatives as they showcase their skills.
The Teenage Market is a unique opportunity for young entrepreneurs and performers, providing a free platform to come together and try out new business ideas and sell creations.
It’s a great opportunity for you to buy some amazing products and support local up and coming talents!
Date: 22nd June
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Market Place & Guildhall Square, Salisbury
Entry: Free
Come and enjoy a day of entertainment at our Armed Forces Day event!
There will be lots of activities for all the family to enjoy, including free workshops, military displays and army charities stalls, as well as street food and live music throughout the day.
Join us in showing support for the Armed Forces and its community.
Date: 29th June
Time: 8am – 1pm
Location: Market Place, Salisbury
Entry: Free for buyers; Prices start at £6 for sellers
Car Boot Sundays give you the chance to clear out the cupboards and earn some money in the centre of Salisbury.
The popular Car Boot sales are returning for 2025, running every third Sunday of the month from February to November (except for June and October where they will be on the fifth and fourth Sunday respectively).
No need to book, just turn up on the day to be allocated a space on the Market Place. Spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Open to sellers from 6.30am and to buyers from 8am to 1pm.
Entry prices start at just £6 for sellers and entry for buyers is free!
JULY – SEPTEMBER
Salisbury Mela
Date: 13th July
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Market Place, Salisbury
Entry: Free
Salisbury City Council are pleased to announce our first Mela event. The day will be a celebration of all cultures and is an opportunity for us to celebrate the diversity of the city.
We will be releasing more information as the event takes shape, but make sure you get the date in your calendar now!
Fayre on the Square
Date: 19th July – 31st August
Time: 10am – 9pm
Location: Guildhall Square, Salisbury
Entry: Free
Our popular 6-week pop-up event will be coming back this summer for the city to enjoy.
As per previous years, we will have a range of fun activities, as well as a food and drink quarter comprising of a bar, food vendors and ice cream.
Join in on the activities or grab a bite to eat and soak up the lively atmosphere on the square this summer!
Date: 20th July
Time: 8am – 1pm
Location: Market Place, Salisbury
Entry: Free for buyers; Prices start at £6 for sellers
Car Boot Sundays give you the chance to clear out the cupboards and earn some money in the centre of Salisbury.
The popular Car Boot sales are returning for 2025, running every third Sunday of the month from February to November (except for June and October where they will be on the fifth and fourth Sunday respectively).
No need to book, just turn up on the day to be allocated a space on the Market Place. Spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Open to sellers from 6.30am and to buyers from 8am to 1pm.
Entry prices start at just £6 for sellers and entry for buyers is free!
We Love Harnham
Date: 26th July
Time: TBC
Location: Harnham Parish Land
Entry: Free
We Love Where We Live events are fundays run by the Salisbury City Council Communities team in and around the estates and communities of Salisbury.
Each event brings fun and free outdoor activities like axe throwing, garden games, activity trails, dancing and crafts to a local green space. Every event is also connected with all the great things and people that are going on in that community, celebrating why We Love Where We Live.
Supported by Wiltshire Creative and Salisbury Museum.
We Love Bemerton
Date: 31st July
Time: TBC
Location: Pinewood Green, Bemerton
Entry: Free
We Love Where We Live events are fundays run by the Salisbury City Council Communities team in and around the estates and communities of Salisbury.
Each event brings fun and free outdoor activities like axe throwing, garden games, activity trails, dancing and crafts to a local green space. Every event is also connected with all the great things and people that are going on in that community, celebrating why We Love Where We Live.
Supported by Wiltshire Creative and Salisbury Museum.
We Love Bishopdown
Date: 5th August
Time: TBC
Location: Bishopdown
Entry: Free
We Love Where We Live events are fundays run by the Salisbury City Council Communities team in and around the estates and communities of Salisbury.
Each event brings fun and free outdoor activities like axe throwing, garden games, activity trails, dancing and crafts to a local green space. Every event is also connected with all the great things and people that are going on in that community, celebrating why We Love Where We Live.
Supported by Wiltshire Creative and Salisbury Museum.
We Love The Friary
Date: 9th August
Time: TBC
Location: Estate Green, The Friary
Entry: Free
We Love Where We Live events are fundays run by the Salisbury City Council Communities team in and around the estates and communities of Salisbury.
Each event brings fun and free outdoor activities like axe throwing, garden games, activity trails, dancing and crafts to a local green space. Every event is also connected with all the great things and people that are going on in that community, celebrating why We Love Where We Live.
Supported by Wiltshire Creative and Salisbury Museum.
Date: 17th August
Time: 8am – 1pm
Location: Market Place, Salisbury
Entry: Free for buyers; Prices start at £6 for sellers
Car Boot Sundays give you the chance to clear out the cupboards and earn some money in the centre of Salisbury.
The popular Car Boot sales are returning for 2025, running every third Sunday of the month from February to November (except for June and October where they will be on the fifth and fourth Sunday respectively).
No need to book, just turn up on the day to be allocated a space on the Market Place. Spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Open to sellers from 6.30am and to buyers from 8am to 1pm.
Entry prices start at just £6 for sellers and entry for buyers is free!
Date: 21st September
Time: 8am – 1pm
Location: Market Place, Salisbury
Entry: Free for buyers; Prices start at £6 for sellers
Car Boot Sundays give you the chance to clear out the cupboards and earn some money in the centre of Salisbury.
The popular Car Boot sales are returning for 2025, running every third Sunday of the month from February to November (except for June and October where they will be on the fifth and fourth Sunday respectively).
No need to book, just turn up on the day to be allocated a space on the Market Place. Spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Open to sellers from 6.30am and to buyers from 8am to 1pm.
Entry prices start at just £6 for sellers and entry for buyers is free!
Date: 21st September
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: Guildhall Square, Salisbury
Entry: Free
Come along to the Teenage Market and show your support for young creatives as they showcase their skills.
The Teenage Market is a unique opportunity for young entrepreneurs and performers, providing a free platform to come together and try out new business ideas and sell creations.
It’s a great opportunity for you to buy some amazing products and support local up and coming talents!
Date: 21st September
Time: 11am – 3pm
Location: The Guildhall, Salisbury
Entry: Free
Wedding planning just got easier! The Guildhall Wedding Fair is returning to Salisbury’s magnificent Grade II* listed Guildhall.
Free entry and a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival.
The Wedding Fair offers couples a fantastic opportunity to meet local wedding exhibitors and get inspiration for your special day. Discover bridal wear, jewellery, flowers, photography, catering and more, with plenty of options to bring your dream wedding to life.
The friendly Guildhall team will also be on hand to offer information on how you can use the historic building as your wedding venue. Join us and explore what our talented suppliers have to offer.
OCTOBER – DECEMBER
Salisbury Charter Fair
Date: 19th – 22nd October
Time: TBC
Location: Market Place & Guildhall Square, Salisbury
Entry: Free; Ride prices vary
Every October Salisbury Charter Fair takes over the Market Place to light up the centre of Salisbury and bring fun for all the family!
Find fairground favourites, including dodgems, hook-a-duck, waltzer and ghost train, alongside a variety of exhilarating rides – plenty of options for all ages! Not forgetting the sweet treats and refreshments on offer too – you can’t have a funfair without some candy floss!
In 1227, seven years after the building of Salisbury Cathedral began, King Henry III granted a Charter to the Bishop of Salisbury to hold a fair on the third Monday in October. That same charter granted the city permission to hold a market every Tuesday. Both the Charter Market and Charter Fair are still held to this very day.
Date: 26th October
Time: 8am – 1pm
Location: Market Place, Salisbury
Entry: Free for buyers; Prices start at £6 for sellers
Car Boot Sundays give you the chance to clear out the cupboards and earn some money in the centre of Salisbury.
The popular Car Boot sales are returning for 2025, running every third Sunday of the month from February to November (except for June and October where they will be on the fifth and fourth Sunday respectively).
No need to book, just turn up on the day to be allocated a space on the Market Place. Spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Open to sellers from 6.30am and to buyers from 8am to 1pm.
Entry prices start at just £6 for sellers and entry for buyers is free!
Remembrance Sunday
Date: 9th November
Time: 10.30am – TBC
Location: Guildhall Square & St Thomas’s Church, Salisbury
Entry: Free
Salisbury will pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country at the annual Remembrance Sunday Service.
Participants will gather at the War Memorial in the Guildhall Square for a small ceremony, which all are welcome to attend, and observe a 2-minute silence at 11.00am, followed by prayers.
The parade will then process to St. Thomas’s Church for the Sunday Service, before returning to the Guildhall.
Armistice Day
Date: 11th November
Time: 11am
Location: War Memorial, Guildhall Square, Salisbury
Entry: Free
A small service to mark Armistice Day, which all are welcome to attend.
The Mayor of Salisbury, City Councillors, veterans, standard-bearers and the Royal British Legion band will be in attendance.
Date: 16th November
Time: 8am – 1pm
Location: Market Place, Salisbury
Entry: Free for buyers; Prices start at £6 for sellers
Car Boot Sundays give you the chance to clear out the cupboards and earn some money in the centre of Salisbury.
The popular Car Boot sales are returning for 2025, running every third Sunday of the month from February to November (except for June and October where they will be on the fifth and fourth Sunday respectively).
No need to book, just turn up on the day to be allocated a space on the Market Place. Spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Open to sellers from 6.30am and to buyers from 8am to 1pm.
Entry prices start at just £6 for sellers and entry for buyers is free!
Christmas Begins
Date: 14th November
Time: 1pm – 8pm
Location: Market Place & Guildhall Square, Salisbury
Entry: Free
Kick off the festive season at Christmas Begins! Enjoy live music and entertainment, browse the festive stalls, and indulge in delicious food and drink, and the opening of Christmas on the Square. Bring your loved ones and celebrate the start of Christmas in Salisbury!
Christmas on the Square
Date: 14th November 2025 – 4th January 2026
Time: TBC
Location: Guildhall Square, Salisbury
Entry: Free
Visitors can enjoy our festive area, which includes delicious food from our food vendors and chilling out in our destination bar, which will be providing live music and entertainment.
Date: 15th November – 24th December
Time: TBC
Location: Guildhall Square, Salisbury
Bring your little ones to experience the magic of Santa’s Grotto! Gather around to hear a Christmas story, take part in festive activities and capture family memories with Santa. Every child will also receive a wrapped gift to take home.
Sunday Festive Markets
Date: 30th November, 7th, 14th & 21st December
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Market Place, Salisbury
Entry: Free
Salisbury’s Sunday Festive Markets showcase a fantastic range of traders with their festive goods, street food and produce! Browse the variety of stalls including craft, food, clothing, artwork and jewellery with a selection of food vendors.