Events, festivals and concerts

Events, Festivals and Concerts

There's a thriving arts scene in and around Marlborough. For music lovers, the Marlborough College Concert Series brings classical performances to the recently-refurbished 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 and Avebury Rocks are annual outdoor music fixtures, while St Peter's Church plays host to occasional music recitals, talks and art exhibitions. Local pubs often have live music at the weekend too.
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. 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.
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.

Weekends 29 Nov to 14 Dec - Christmas Fair

At the Artists Studio in Wagon Yard

Local artists work on display at weekends

7 December - Concert

Marlborough Concert Orchestra at St Mary's Church

14 December - A Marlborough Christmas

At Marlborough College

Browse over 40 stalls whilst enjoying festive food, drink, music and a chance to visit Santa's Secret Garden

14 December - Christmas Carol Concert

At Marlborough College Chapel in aid of hope and homes for children

17 December - St Agnes Fountain

Marlborough Town Hall

Presented by Marlborough Folk Roots

19 December - A Celebration of Christmas

Marlborough College Chapel

Celebrity readings, wonderful musical performances and traditional carols in a stunning setting

What's on?

Please see our calendar for more options

10 January - Living on a Nuclear Submarine

In the Town Hall - life on board an operational Hunter Killer during the cold war

19 January - Martin Roscoe

Marlborough College Concert Series - World Class Musicians in Marlborough

31 January - Ffestiniog & Welsh Mountain Railway

At Kennet Valley Hall, Lockeridge - a fascinating talk on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway - The Best Way to See Snowdonia

22 February - Holst, The Planets

The Fulltone Orchestra at Marlborough College Chapel

8 March - Southbank Sinfonia

Marlborough College Concert Series - World Class Musicians to Marlborough

27 June - MantonFest

Provisional date

12 July to 8 August - Summer School

Something for everyone

Marlborough College Summer School offers an inspirational mix of lifelong learning opportunities and entertainment for all ages

4 to 7 September - Giffords Circus

At Marlborough Common

Giffords Circus is a magical village green circus that tours England throughout the summer - save the date, tickets will be available in 2020

24 to 27 September - Literature Festival

Save the date for the 2020 Marlborough LitFest

27 November - Christmas Switch-on

Christmas market and switch-on event

26 November 2021 - Christmas Switch-on

Save the date for the 2021 switch-on event

Have we missed something?  Please let us know

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