What's on in Salisbury: November and December 2026

November 2026

3 to 7 November: Sarum Lights - Great Journeys

Luxmuralis brings an immersive light and sound experience to Salisbury Cathedral, with installations outside and inside the building. Timed entry runs from 5.30pm to 8pm. Adult tickets are £10 on 3 and 4 November, then £13; child prices vary by date. Reduced-sound sessions run from 5.30pm to 6.30pm on the first two nights. Advance booking is required. Box office: 01722 656555.

20 November: Christmas Begins

Salisbury's festive launch takes place on the Market Place from 1pm to 8.30pm. The council advertises free entry, live music, family entertainment, stalls and food and drink. See the organiser's programme for the day's arrangements.

20 November to 31 December: Christmas on the Square

Guildhall Square hosts a festive pop-up with food, drinks, retail chalets, music and entertainment. Santa's Grotto has a shorter run, ending on 24 December, and uses separate ticketing. Check the council's current programme for opening hours and grotto booking releases.

21 November: Mad Dog Mcrea

Folk, rock and Celtic influences come together at Salisbury Arts Centre as Mad Dog Mcrea brings its Dusk Till Dawn tour to the city. The performance starts at 7.30pm, with tickets advertised at £22.50 and a running time of about three hours including an interval. Box office: 01722 320333.

27 and 28 November: Christmas Fused Glass Decorations

Create three festive glass decorations in a two-hour workshop with Helen Southwell in Salisbury Arts Centre's Art Room. Sessions start at 6pm on Friday and 11am on Saturday. The advertised price is £55, including materials, with age guidance 18+. Finished work is fired for collection around a week later. Box office: 01722 320333.

27 to 29 November: From Darkness to Light - the Advent Procession

Salisbury Cathedral's candlelit Advent service takes place at 7pm on Friday and 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Entry is free without tickets, but capacity is limited and queue tokens are issued. Doors open an hour before each service; groups wishing to sit together should queue together. Read the organiser's access arrangements. Service enquiries: 01722 555150.

27 November: Barnstormers Comedy

An evening of stand-up comedy at Salisbury Arts Centre, starting at 8pm. Tickets are advertised from £16.50 to £20.50, with age guidance 18+ and strong language. The running time is around two and a half hours including intervals; see the organiser's page for the current line-up. Box office: 01722 320333.

28 November to 10 January 2027: Beauty and the Beast

Wiltshire Creative's family pantomime runs at Salisbury Playhouse, with performance times varying across the run. Tickets are advertised from £18.50 to £54 and the general age guidance is 4+. Check the selected performance carefully: separate adult-only dates are also advertised, alongside access information and content guidance. Box office: 01722 320333.

29 November, 6, 13 and 20 December: Sunday Festive Markets

Browse local traders and seasonal stalls on Salisbury Market Place from 10am to 4pm on the four Sundays before Christmas. Choose the date that suits your visit and use the council's current market information for any programme updates.

December 2026

5 December: Handel's Messiah

Salisbury Cathedral Choir and the City of London Sinfonia perform Messiah at the cathedral from 7pm to 9.45pm, with doors opening at 6pm. Advertised seating bands range from £8 to £43. Advance tickets are available through the organiser; contact the box office about access or essential-companion arrangements. Telephone: 01722 656555.

10 December: Festive Late Night Opening

Salisbury Cathedral opens from 6.30pm to 8.30pm for a free festive evening, with no booking required. The programme includes choir performances, a sing-along, a children's silent mini disco and opportunities to explore parts of the building after dark. Refreshments and the gift shop are available. Event enquiries: 01722 656555.

11 December: Christmas Organ Extravaganza

Cathedral organists David Halls and John Challenger present festive music and audience sing-alongs at Salisbury Cathedral from 7pm to 9pm. Tickets are advertised at £18 for adults and £5 for under-18s and students. The event supports the Cathedral's Choral Foundation. Box office: 01722 656555.

12 December: The Muppet Christmas Carol

A U-rated festive film screening in Salisbury Cathedral's nave from 7pm to 8.30pm, with doors opening at 6.30pm through the North Porch. Advertised tickets cost £7 for adults, £5 for ages eleven to seventeen and £3.50 for children under eleven. Book through the cathedral. Box office: 01722 656555.