Events, festivals, art shows and concerts

Events, Festivals and Concerts

There's a thriving arts scene in and around Marlborough

MUSIC

For music lovers, the Marlborough College Concert Series brings classical performances to the stunning Memorial Hall throughout the year. Since 1999 Marlborough Folk Roots has been presenting the finest folk and roots music at venues as diverse as the Town Hall, churches, church halls, schools and theatres, and independent record store Sound Knowledge puts on occasional concerts too. Mantonfest is an annual outdoor family friendly music festival, while St Peter's plays host to occasional music recitals, talks and art exhibitions. Local pubs often have live music at the weekend too.

ART

Art exhibitions as well as hands-on workshops take place at the gallery at the White Horse Bookshop, and there are occasional exhibitions at the Mount House Gallery at Marlborough College, modern art at Katharine House Gallery and the Town Hall. Just outside Marlborough and in a stunning setting, Rabley Gallery and Drawing Centre also holds exhibitions. During July a host of local artists open up their studios as part of the Open Studios art trail, a wonderful way to explore the area.

Literature

Book lovers aren't forgotten either, with the Marlborough Literature Festival held every autumn.

We've listed the major events here, but please do check our online calendar for details of all events taking place at the Town Hall and other venues in and around the town

The Merchant's House

The Merchant's House

Guided tours, museum and special events at this 17th Century historic house in Marlborough High Street.

Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00-16:00

Now showing....

Now showing....

Catch a movie at Marlborough's state of the art cinema with licensed bar and cafe

The best view in town

The best view in town

St Peters tower tours every Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday through to the Big Mop Fair in October. Inside there's the Cardinal Cafe and regular exhibitions and events too. Open Thursday-Sunday

21 May - Guided Tour of Avebury Manor Garden

21 May - Guided Tour of Avebury Manor Garden

Join Head Gardener Garry Munford for a guided tour of the beautiful Avebury Manor Garden. Garry will share his knowledge of the garden's long history and explain how his team is working to adapt this fully organic garden to the changing climate

Crofton Beam Engines

Crofton Beam Engines

Crofton Pumping Station is one of the most significant industrial heritage sites in the United Kingdom. Built in 1807-9 to supply water to the highest point of the Kennet & Avon Canal which links London and Bristol.

Open to visitors every Tuesday between 10:00-14:00 on 'work days'. Check the website for steaming weekends and events

25 June - Guided Tour of Avebury Manor Garden

25 June - Guided Tour of Avebury Manor Garden

Join Head Gardener Garry Munford who will share his knowledge of the garden's long history and explain the exciting new developments as his team work to adapt this fully organic garden to the changing climate

Wilton Windmill

Wilton Windmill

The only operating windmill in Wessex

You can visit the site at any time - guided tours available on Sundays from Easter to the end of September

6 June - Elcot Fest

6 June - Elcot Fest

Gates open at 2.30 - an afternoon and evening of live music at Marlborough Town Football Club in Elcot Lane

19 June - Lumos Candlelight Concert

19 June - Lumos Candlelight Concert

Marlborough Festival presents the unforgettable music of Hans Zimmer in the candlelit setting of St Peter's Church

27 June - MantonFest

27 June - MantonFest

MantonFest is a family friendly festival held in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. Join us for a day of music, food and fun

28 June - Open Gardens

28 June - Open Gardens

11 July - Murder Mystery "A Knight To Remember"

11 July - Murder Mystery

Annual Murder Mystery & Hog Roast extravaganza at the truly stunning location of Wilton Windmill

16 July - Guided Tour of Avebury Manor Garden

16 July - Guided Tour of Avebury Manor Garden

Join Head Gardener Garry Munford who will share his knowledge of the garden's long history and explain the exciting new developments as his team work to adapt this fully organic garden to the changing climate

13-24 August - Giffords Circus

13-24 August - Giffords Circus

Giffords Circus is a magical village green circus that tours England from the first days of spring to the first glimpse of winter

20 August - Guided Tour of Avebury Manor Garden

20 August - Guided Tour of Avebury Manor Garden

Join Head Gardener Garry Munford who will share his knowledge of the garden's long history and explain the exciting new developments as his team work to adapt this fully organic garden to the changing climate

21 & 22 August - King Arthur and the Holy Fail

21 & 22 August - King Arthur and the Holy Fail

The Three Inch Fools return to Avebury this summer for another epic night of mayhem as they perform their new, fast-paced, musically driven, medieval adventure

Rugby

Rugby

Watch Marlborough home games on The Common

19 September - Comedy at the Town Hall

19 September - Comedy at the Town Hall

Laughter Craft Comedy are back with a line up full of TV and Award Winning Comedians plus a licensed bar!

24 September - Guided Tour of Avebury Manor Garden

24 September - Guided Tour of Avebury Manor Garden

Join Head Gardener Garry Munford who will share his knowledge of the garden's long history and explain the exciting new developments as his team work to adapt this fully organic garden to the changing climate

24-27 September - Litfest

24-27 September - Litfest

A book festival in beautiful Wiltshire with events for all

10 October - Little Mop Fair

10 October - Little Mop Fair

The Showmen's Guild fill the High Street with fairground stalls and rides - the fun starts at midday

17 October - Big Mop Fair

17 October - Big Mop Fair

In the High Street - opens at midday

Further afield

Further afield

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What's on?

What's on?

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