Marlborough Town Council
Tel: 01672 512487 E-mail us 5 High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1AA Weekdays 10am-4pm

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 the first Monday of the month and regular exhibitions and events too

Rugby

Rugby

Watch Marlborough home games on The Common

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

Kick off the festive season with us at the Christmas market in the High Street from midday

Santa's Grotto and more at St Peter's Church

Festive Food & Drink

Choirs & live music from 4.15pm

Street Entertainment

NEW: Chloe's mobile festive farm

29 November - Storytime with Santa

29 November - Storytime with Santa

Gather with a small group for cosy story time with Santa, then enjoy a special moment to say hello, pick a present from his magical sack, and snap a photo (or two!) to capture the memory

29 November to 4 January - Christmas at Avebury

29 November to 4 January - Christmas at Avebury

Visit Avebury Manor for the first time since January 2024

Story Time with St Nicholas in the Dovecote

Hollytail Hares trail

Christmas Markets

Click the link for details

5 December - Charlie's Charity Sky Ball

5 December - Charlie's Charity Sky Ball

Black Tie "Wow" event at the Town Hall

For tickets or information email enquiries@charliescharity.co.uk

6 December - Storytime with Santa

6 December - Storytime with Santa

Gather with a small group for cosy story time with Santa, then enjoy a special moment to say hello, pick a present from his magical sack, and snap a photo (or two!) to capture the memory

8 & 9 December - Christmas Wreath Making

8 & 9 December - Christmas Wreath Making

Make your Christmas extra special this year with a festive wreath-making workshop in the atmospheric setting of The Merchant’s House’s historic kitchen

13 December - Christmas Carol Concert

13 December - Christmas Carol Concert

At Marlborough College Chapel in aid of Hope and Homes for Children

Tickets from Kim Vine, 92 High Street, Marlborough; White Horse Bookshop, 132 High Street, Marlborough or call 01672 562777

A rare opportunity to celebrate the festive season in a wonderful setting. Annual candlelit concert featuring two young Wells Cathedral Choristers as well as other performances

13 December - Christmas Concert

13 December - Christmas Concert

At St Mary's Church

Tickets from Sound Knowledge, on the door or click the link

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!

11 January - Einstein's Music

11 January - Einstein's Music

A unique amalgam of music and physics – half concert, half lecture, exploring the science in music and the music in science with particle physicist Professor Brian Foster FRS and two star musicians.

1 February - London Mozart Players

1 February - London Mozart Players

In the stunning setting of the Chapel at Marlborough College

8 March - Sinfonia Smith Square

8 March - Sinfonia Smith Square

At the Memorial Hall, Marlborough College

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

Further afield

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