Salisbury Gig Guide
Salisbury Cathedral
6 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EJ - under ½ mile - mapWebsite: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk
Contact: 01722 656555
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Salisbury Cathedral Events:
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Saturday 13 September 2025
Venue: Salisbury Cathedral map 
Live music
• Concert
Address: 6 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EJ Telephone: 01722 656555 Event: Francesca Massey: Twentieth-century English Organ Works - 7.30pm - Francesca Massey is a freelance organist, choral conductor, examiner, and teacher, following 15 years as a cathedral musician. Educated at Cambridge University and the Royal Northern College of Music (where she won the Organ Prize and held an ABRSM Scholarship), she held Organ Scholarships at Windsor Castle, Gonville and Caius College, and Manchester Cathedral. Her career has included roles at Great St Mary’s, Peterborough, Durham, and Rochester Cathedrals. Venue's website: salisburycathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/salisburycathedral 
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Friday 19 September 2025
Venue: Salisbury Cathedral map
Live music
• Concert
Address: 6 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EJ Telephone: 01722 656555 Event: Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending - 7.30pm - Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and The Lark Ascending by Candlelight concert will be performed by some of the country’s best classical musicians all presented by stunning candlelight in Salisbury Cathedral. Venue's website: salisburycathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/salisburycathedral
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Saturday 04 October 2025
Venue: Salisbury Cathedral map
Live music
• Concert
Address: 6 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EJ Telephone: 01722 656555 Event: Roger Sayer: Interstellar - 7.30pm - In 2014, the film score composer Hans Zimmer personally invited Roger to contribute to the recording of the organ part for the Interstellar film soundtrack, using the organ at Temple Church. Roger played a key role in shaping the organ score during the recording process, and in 2025, he will perform a version adapted from the original soundtrack as part of Salisbury Cathedral’s Organ Series. Venue's website: salisburycathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/salisburycathedral
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Friday 10 October 2025
Venue: Salisbury Cathedral map
Live music
• Orchestra
Address: 6 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EJ Telephone: 01722 656555 Event: The Royal Philharmonic: Pop Goes Classical by Candlelight - 7.30pm - A great melody transcends time and genre and Pop Goes Classical certainly proves it. Join us for an unforgettable musical experience where the world’s best-loved songs are reimagined by the iconic Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and orchestrated by the producers of the Classic FM albums, Pop Goes Classical and Songs Without Words. Set in the beauty and splendour of Salisbury Cathedral by candelight, this world-famous orchestra will take you from the heartfelt ballads of Ed Sheeran and John Legend to the anthemic sounds of Coldplay, U2, and Oasis, transforming well-loved songs such as Hallelujah, Fix You and Fields of Gold into sweeping symphonic masterpieces – just as you’ve heard on Classic FM. Venue's website: salisburycathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/salisburycathedral 
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Friday 17 October 2025
Venue: Salisbury Cathedral map
DJ
• Disco
Address: 6 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EJ Telephone: 01722 656555 Event: 90s Silent Disco (SOLD OUT) - 8pm - Expect some of the best DJs playing all your favourite tunes in the stunning, illuminated surroundings of Salisbury Cathedral. Get ready for an unforgettable night featuring some of the UK’s best 90s DJs spinning decade-defining tunes that are guaranteed to lift your spirits and get you dancing. Experience the stunning Salisbury Cathedral illuminated in a way you’ve never seen before, providing a breathtaking backdrop to the event. Join hundreds of like-minded fans singing their hearts out, all equipped with state-of-the-art LED headphones for a fully immersive experience. You’ll have the freedom to switch between three different music channels, so there’s something for every 90s lover. Please note: This is a strictly 18+ event. Valid photographic ID may be required upon entry. Venue's website: salisburycathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/salisburycathedral
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Saturday 15 November 2025
Venue: Salisbury Cathedral map
Live music
• Film
Address: 6 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EJ Telephone: 01722 656555 Event: Silent Film improvisation: Hunchback of Notre Dame - 7.30pm - Jonathan Hope improvises a live organ soundtrack to the 1923 silent movie, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. This silent classic, starring Lon Chaney as Quasimodo, is the first film adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel Notre-Dame de Paris. Adults £12.50, Children £5, Students £5 Venue's website: salisburycathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/salisburycathedral
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Saturday 22 November 2025
Venue: Salisbury Cathedral map
Live music
• Choir
Address: 6 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EJ Telephone: 01722 656555 Event: Salisbury Musical Society: Finzi’s For St Cecilia; Walton’s Belshazzar’s Feast; Bridge’s The Sea - 7.30pm - Salisbury Musical Society's website: www.salisburymusicalsociety.org.uk. Salisbury Musical Society on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SalisburyMusicalSociety. Amateur mixed choir The Salisbury Musical Society is an amateur, mixed choir of about 140 voices. They perform the major classical works in public concerts that are normally given in Salisbury Cathedral three times a year, accompanied by a full orchestra. Venue's website: salisburycathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/salisburycathedral
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Saturday 06 December 2025
Venue: Salisbury Cathedral map
Live music
• Concert
Address: 6 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EJ Telephone: 01722 656555 Event: Christmas with Anna Lapwood - 7.30pm - Hailed as “the dream ambassador for classical music” by Gramophone, organist Anna Lapwood is bringing an evening of festive organ music to some of the UK’s most stunning instruments. Anna Lapwood MBE is an organist, conductor and broadcaster, and is the Organist of the Royal Albert Hall. A terrific protagonist for her instrument, Anna has gathered a following of over 2 million on social media and performs to sold-out venues around the world. Equally at home with the world’s great orchestras and conductors, she has also performed with RAYE, Florence and the Machine, Bonobo and Benedict Cumberbatch. Venue's website: salisburycathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/salisburycathedral
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Tuesday 09 December 2025
Venue: Salisbury Cathedral map
Choir
Address: 6 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EJ Telephone: 01722 656555 Event: Afternoon Carols - 2pm - An afternoon of carols with Salisbury Cathedral Choir for group visitors Venue's website: salisburycathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/salisburycathedral
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Salisbury Musick
Salisbury Musick is a three day festival celebrating early music. The inaugural festival will be held on October 3rd to 5th, 2025. In the eighteenth century, three day festivals of music were held annually in Salisbury to great acclaim. Visit www.salisburymusick.org.uk for tickets and more information. Events.
The Sounds of Salisbury
Bringing you the sounds of the music scene along with the voices of the community, Alex and Ellen feature local music, fun conversation and community insight. Tune in at www.sounds-of-salisbury.com.
Salisbury Live
Salisbury Live is the organisation that brings you live music on a grand scale each year. They promote their events and live music generally in Salisbury area. Visit Salisbury Live on Facebook to keep up to date of the fundraising gigs and Salisbury Live. Events.
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Spotlight
TODAY, Saturday 13 September 2025
Francesca Massey: Twentieth-century English Organ Works
Venue: Salisbury Cathedral
7.30pm
Francesca Massey is a freelance organist, choral conductor, examiner, and teacher, following 15 years as a cathedral musician. Educated at Cambridge University and the Royal Northern College of Music (where she won the Organ Prize and held an ABRSM Scholarship), she held Organ Scholarships at Windsor Castle, Gonville and Caius College, and Manchester Cathedral. Her career has included roles at Great St Mary’s, Peterborough, Durham, and Rochester Cathedrals.