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Marlborough Town Council
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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

5 October - Marlborough Mop Fair

5 October - Marlborough Mop Fair
Organised by the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain, the "Little Mop" fair starts at midday in Marlborough High Street

6 October - Brilliant International Musicians

6 October - Brilliant International Musicians
St Peter's trust presents Joana Ly (violin) & Martin Andre (piano) at the stunning St Peter's church

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Now showing....

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

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The Merchant's House

The Merchant's House
Guided tours, museum and special events at this 17th Century historic house in Marlborough High Street

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The best view in town

The best view in town
Last tour date of 2024 is 12 October - climb the tower to see the Mop Fair filling the High Street

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Rugby

Rugby
Watch Marlborough home games on The Common

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12 October - Marlborough Mop Fair

12 October - Marlborough Mop Fair
Organised by the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain, the "Big Mop" fair starts at midday in Marlborough High Street

13 October - Milos Karadaglic

13 October - Milos Karadaglic
The first Marlborough College Concert of the new season brings virtuoso guitarist Milos Karadaglic to the Memorial Hall

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16 October - While and Matthews

16 October - While and Matthews
At the Town Hall presented by Marlborough folk roots

With 30 years of unrivaled musical partnership and gathering numerous nominations, awards and critical acclaim along the way, much beloved British singer-songwriters Chris While and Julie Matthews celebrated a quarter of a century last year as one of the best loved and most prolific female duos to come out of this country

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19 October - St Peters Live

19 October - St Peters Live
St Peter’s Live is a free community music event in the heart of Marlborough. This charity fundraiser will feature a live music stage within St Peter’s for your entertainment, featuring some great up and coming local talent as well as celebrated performers from all over the South West

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20 October - Jive Temptation

20 October - Jive Temptation
Modern Jive Tea Dance at Marlborough Town Hall 3-6pm

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4 November - Wendy James

4 November - Wendy James
At St Peter's, presented by Sound Knowledge

A stripped-back performance and signing from 7pm on Monday 4th November, to celebrate the release of her brand new album The Shape Of History.

Pre-order a copy of 'The Shape of History' (released 25th October) on CD or LP from Sound Knowledge to guarantee entry

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10 November - Remembrance Sunday

10 November - Remembrance Sunday
The parade will form up in the High Street from 10am to march to the War Memorial for the 11am commemorations

11 November - Armistice Day

11 November - Armistice Day
2-minute silence at 11am

17 November - Jive Temptation

17 November - Jive Temptation
Modern Jive Tea Dance at Marlborough Town Hall 3-6pm

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22 November - Robert Vincent

22 November - Robert Vincent
At St Peter's, presented by Sound Knowledge.

Full band performance plus special guest Ethan Jones

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29 November - Festive Market & Lights Switch-On

29 November - Festive Market & Lights Switch-On
Save the date for the 2024 Christmas lights switch-on event

30 November - Christmas Fair

30 November - Christmas Fair
10am - 3pm at St Peter's

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15 December - Jive Temptation

15 December - Jive Temptation
Modern Jive Tea Dance at Marlborough Town Hall 3-6pm

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What's on?

What's on?
Please see our calendar for more options

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Further afield

Further afield
Search for events anywhere in Wiltshire

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12 January - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

12 January - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
At the Memorial Hall

Marlborough College Concert Series

Enhancing lives through the power of music

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2 February - Red Priest

2 February - Red Priest
At the Memorial Hall

Marlborough College Concert Series

The baroque quartet sensation

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2 March - Sinfonia Smith Square

2 March - Sinfonia Smith Square
At the Memorial Hall

Marlborough College Concert Series

A hugely talented young ensemble whose performances are always theatrical

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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

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22 June - Wayne Marshall

22 June - Wayne Marshall
At the Memorial Hall

Marlborough College Concert Series

Internationally renowned pianist

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21 August to 1 September - Giffords Circus

21 August to 1 September - Giffords Circus
At Marlborough Common

Giffords Circus is a vintage village green circus that tours the UK every summer. Giffords is much more than a Circus, it’s a magical nod to old fashioned circus with a glamorous twist

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25 to 28 September 2025 - LitFest

25 to 28 September 2025 - LitFest
Celebrate the best writing and books with events for all ages

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