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APRIL – JUNE
Organised by Zoom Events. Supported by Salisbury City Council.
Date: Friday 18th April – Monday 21st April
Opening Times:
Friday: 12pm – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 6pm
Monday: 10am – 5pm
Location: Guildhall Square, Salisbury SP1 1JH
Entry: Free
The FEASTival is an eggcellent new event arriving in Salisbury over the Easter weekend, bringing family-focused fun to the Guildhall Square.
Join us for live music, artisan market stalls, children’s entertainment, street food and pop-up bars as Zoom Events delivers four days of activities.
Date: Sunday 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: Sunday 27th April
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Market Place & Guildhall Square, Salisbury
Entry: Free
Get ready for a day of celebration as Salisbury Market Place and Guildhall Square come alive with an exciting, family-friendly event on Sunday 27 April! Taking place in the heart of the city from 10am to 4pm, come and experience the lively atmosphere.
The day will kick off with a short procession, led by mace bearers, featuring medieval musicians, knights in shining armour, Morris dancers, and the Salisbury Giant, as well as Salisbury City Councillors. Arrive early to witness the opening festivities!
Browse an array of stalls, indulge in delicious food and drink, and enjoy an exciting lineup of activities, including creative workshops, children’s fair rides, medieval music, children’s knight school and historical re-enactments. With something for everyone, it’s a day of fun for the whole family!
Make your way to Salisbury Guildhall for 12pm for a free St George’s Day themed tour of the city, led by the Blue Badge Guides.
Salisbury City Council is proud to still celebrate St George’s Day annually, and this is a wonderful opportunity to come together and enjoy a day filled with community, tradition, and entertainment – and entry is free!
Get involved! If you would like to trade or run an activity/workshop at the event, click the link below & complete an application form. Applications close on Friday 7 March.
| 9:55 | Outside Guildhall | Opening parade |
| 10:00 – 16:00 | Guildhall Square | Various free make & take craft workshops |
| 10:00 – 16:00 | Various | Street performers around the event including an interactive dragon! |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | In front of seating area | Puppet Show |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Main Arena, Market Place | Morris dancing |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Main Arena, Market Place | Medieval re-enactment |
| 12:00 | Outside Guildhall | Free Blue Badge St Georges themed tour of the city |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | In front of seating area | Puppet Show |
| 12:30 – 12:45 | Main Arena | Morris Dancing |
| 13:15 – 13:45 | Main Arena | Knight School for children |
| 14:00 – 14:30 | In front of seating area | Puppet Show |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Main Arena | Morris dancing |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Main Arena | Medieval re-enactment |
Organised by Salisbury Live. Supported by Salisbury City Council and others.
Date: Sunday 4th May
Time: 2pm – 10.30pm
Location: Market Place, Salisbury SP1 1JH
Entry: Free
Salisbury Live is back in the Market Place for SL2025! Great music, licensed bars, delicious food and fun things for the kids to do.
Lineup: The Britpop Boys + Dixie Normous + The Zucchinis + Love Is Enough + Acrustic Badger Band + Lucas Hardy + Signature Vision
Organised by Salisbury Transition City and Wiltshire Climate Alliance. Supported by Salisbury City Council and others.
Date: Saturday 17th May 2025
Time: 10.30am – 4.30pm
Location: Queen Elizabeth Gardens, SP2 7TD
Entry: Free
This environmentally focused community event aims to showcase Salisbury’s green organisations, projects and businesses. With live local music across two stages (both powered by an electric car battery) there are things to keep the whole family entertained!
Main Stage Lineup
Ribble + Marefolk + Ukulele Vagabond + Rosie Jay + Echobirds+ Elastic Uke Band + Koerie + MCorp + Evolution Choir
Join Salisbury Transition City for a free day of family-friendly fun and community celebrations!
Supported by Salisbury City Council, All the Kit, Salisbury Reds & Mothership Software.
Date: Sunday 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: Thursday 22nd May
Time: 11am – 1.30pm
Location: Salisbury Shopmobility, 3B Priory Square, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury
Entry: Book your space! Call 01722 328068 or email shopmobility@salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk
Bringing own scooter FREE of charge but must pre-book; Salisbury Shopmobility Member: £5 for daily hire of scooter or powerchair.
Come and join the Shopmobility Team on a Scooter Scoot of some of the historic and picturesque streets of Salisbury. Travel in convoy with other scooter and powerchair users whilst hearing tales about two outstanding local characters from Salisbury’s medieval days and also visiting the historic church of St Martins. Returning to Shopmobility (underneath Sainsbury’s) for drinks and light refreshments. If you have limited mobility this is for you!
If you are not a current member of Salisbury Shopmobility you can register in advance – call 01722 328068 to book an appointment before the Scooter Scoot.
Date: Sunday 15th June
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Market Place, Salisbury
Entry: Free
After another successful day in 2024, The Salisbury Motor Show is back for 2025, bringing you a FREE afternoon out for the family as the perfect Father’s Day treat!
There will be an eclectic mix of cars on display, dream rides, family entertainment, food stalls, and celebrity hosts!
If you would like to register your car for display, please use the link below. There are limited spaces available and space is not guaranteed.
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: Sunday 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
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: Sunday 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
In partnership with Harnham Parish. Supported by Wiltshire Creative and Salisbury Museum.
Date: Saturday 26th July
Time: 2pm-5pm
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.
We Love Bemerton
Supported by Wiltshire Creative and Salisbury Museum.
Date: Thursday 31st July
Time: 11am-3pm
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.
We Love Bishopdown
Supported by Wiltshire Creative and Salisbury Museum.
Date: Monday 4th August
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Bishopdown Sports Field
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.
We Love The Friary
Supported by Wiltshire Creative and Salisbury Museum.
Date: Saturday 9th August
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Community Centre and 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.
Organised by The Wiltshire Alliance. Supported by Salisbury City Council.
Date: Friday 15th & Saturday 16th August
Time:
Friday: Gates open at 9am – 10pm
All campers are to vacate site by 12pm on Sunday 17th August when the event closes.
There is no entertainment on the 17th August.
Location: Salisbury Rugby Club, Castle Road, SP1 3SA
Entry:
Weekend Camping: £35pp – available to pre-book only
Day Ticket: £20pp – available in advance or on the day
Tickets are on sale now! Please contact Sam on 07783 054858.
What can you look forward to?
- Live Music
- Custom Motorcycle Show (free to enter)
- Trade Stalls
- Raffle
- Food Vendors
- Bar
- Bouncy Castle
- Ice Cream Van
- Tattooist
Who are this year’s charities?
Unique
Little Scrappers
Want to get involved, help out or sponsor the event? Contact Sam on 07783 054858 or email wiltshire.alliance@gmail.com
The Wiltshire Alliance is made up of multiple Motorcycle Clubs in Wiltshire. The rally started in 2022, this is the 4th year in the making. The Rally is to raise money for charity. To date £7000 has been raised over 3 years, supporting the Stars Appeal, Combat Stress, Julias House and Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
Date: Sunday 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: Sunday 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: Friday 21st 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: Friday 21st November 2025 – Sunday 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: 21st 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.