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

Now showing....

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

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The best view in town

St Peters occasional tower tours, the cafe is open all year round, there are regular exhibitions and events too. From February: Opening will change to Thursday-Sunday

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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 from 3 February

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Rugby

Watch Marlborough home games on The Common

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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

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14-22 February - Half Term at Avebury

Wild Spotter trail, design an Avebury postcard in the barn, family henge tours, mixed-reality experiences: Ages of Avebury, explorer backpacks for nature lovers and spot the hidden robins - there's more to Avebury than the magnificent henge this half term!

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28 February - Tom Gamble at St Peter's

Described by BBC Radio as “one of the UK’s most exciting and versatile guitarists,” Tom Gamble is a London-born musician whose playing defies genre. He has released five solo albums to critical acclaim, with his latest, On an Ocean, featured on BBC and international radio stations.

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6 March - Martin Simpson

At St Peter's, presented by Marlborough Folk Roots

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8 March - Sinfonia Smith Square

At the Memorial Hall, Marlborough College

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14 March - Comedy at the Town Hall

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

Paul Sinha - The Chase | Paul Tonkinson - Michael McIntyre Road Show | Garrett Millerick - Radio 4

Plus Laughter Craft Comedy's own Jonathan Elston - 'A comic with incredible talent" the Guardian

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20 March - Gala Dinner

Welcome drink, two course dinner, live music, raffle & auction in aid of Prospect Hospice

Dress code : smart

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28 March - The Armed Man

Performed by Marlborough Choral Society at St Mary's Church

The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace is a mass by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins written in reflection of the passing of ‘the most war-torn and destructive century in human history’ and as a message of hope that the world of the future would have more peace and fewer wars. It was commissioned by the Royal Armouries Museum for the Millennium celebrations, and was dedicated to victims of the Kosovo crisis. The 13 movements encompass a wonderfully varied mix of styles and the performance will be accompanied by an 8 piece ensemble

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