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

Now showing....

Now showing....

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

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

The best view in town

The best view in town

St Peters occasional tower tours, the cafe is open all year round, there are indoor markets on Mondays and regular exhibitions and events too

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

3 June to 1 August - White Horse Summer School

3 June to 1 August - White Horse Summer School

Open your mind, stretch your body and brush up your creative skills during a summer of workshops, lectures and more

Weekends in July - Open Studios

Weekends in July - Open Studios

In July each year artists across north Wiltshire open up their studios for you to visit, meet them and enjoy their artwork. It’s a fabulous reason for a tour around the beautiful North Wessex Downs to visit your favourite artists or to experience new or different artwork – often in the studio where it was created

12 & 13 July - Living History

12 & 13 July - Living History

Join The Merchant’s House this weekend as they welcome back Colonel Nicholas Devereux’s Regiment of Foote. The Regiment will occupy this very special house and garden, sharing with you how life would have been almost 400 years ago

12 July - Murder Mystery at Wilton Windmill

12 July - Murder Mystery at Wilton Windmill

Malice in Wonderland murder mystery & hog roast

The King of Hearts is dead, the Mad Hatter’s lost the March Hare, the White Rabbit is completely plastered, Alice appears to have kidnapped the Duchess’ baby, and Queenie’s on the rampage.

Dress as your favourite Wonderland Character if you like, and come and join in this fabulous event at Wilton Windmill.

13 July - Jive Temptation Tea Dance

13 July - Jive Temptation Tea Dance

A glorious way to spend a Sunday afternoon. 3-6pm

Great music variety, fabulous venue, good crowd of friendly dancers and delicious home made cakes. These events combine two of life's pleasures, dancing and afternoon tea

19 July - Wrestling

19 July - Wrestling

At Marlborough Town Hall

25 July - Gigspanner Big Band

25 July - Gigspanner Big Band

At Marlborough Town Hall

Peter Knight's Gigspanner Big Band presented by Marlborough Folk Roots

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

Rugby

Rugby

Watch Marlborough home games on The Common

25 to 28 September 2025 - LitFest

25 to 28 September 2025 - LitFest

Celebrate the best writing and books with events for all ages

4 October - Little Mop Fair

4 October - Little Mop Fair

The fun starts at 12:00 noon in the High Street

18 October - Big Mop Fair

18 October - Big Mop Fair

Starts at 12:00 noon in the High Street

25 October - Jon Wilks

25 October - Jon Wilks

At St Mary's Church Hall. Presented by Marlborough Folk Roots

Jon Wilks is a prominent fingerpicking guitarist and singer who performs traditional English folk songs and broadside ballads, often specialising in traditional folk songs from Birmingham and the wider Midlands. During his live shows, he mixes entertaining folk song performances with fascinating tidbits about the original singers and collectors that he has unearthed

14 November - Comedy at the Town Hall

14 November - Comedy at the Town Hall

Laughter Craft Comedy are launching a brand new night in Marlborough bringing a line up full of TV and Award Winning Comedians plus a licensed bar!

14 November - Nancy Kerr and James Fagan

14 November - Nancy Kerr and James Fagan

Presented by Marlborough Folk Roots at St Peter's

One of the best known and most experienced folk duos on the British circuit today

Friday, 28 November - Christmas Lights Switch-on Event

Friday, 28 November - Christmas Lights Switch-on Event

Save the date

16 December - St Agnes Fountain

16 December - St Agnes Fountain

At Marlborough Town Hall, presented by Marlborough Folk Roots

Christmas, as they say, starts with…… St Agnes Fountain… Fa la la la la la la la la!

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