Events in Salisbury From 11th May – 17th May 2026

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You can find a range of activities happening in Salisbury this week. Workshops on crafts and language, evening talks, and live music are all on offer. Attend a session with authors Sam Holland and Heidi Perks at Waterstones, or try a dressmaking class led by Mary-Louise. Coffee and networking happens at The Guildhall, while French language courses take place at Fisherton Mill Gallery | Cafe | Studios. If you're interested in art, the Fisherton Street gallery hosts hands-on silversmithing sessions. For entertainment, there's a ska music party at The Chapel Nightclub, and a live talk by Simon Reeve at Salisbury City Hall. Outdoor events include stargazing at Win Green and a race meeting at Salisbury Racecourse. There's also a link stitch bookbinding workshop and a public observing event with the Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club. If you're driving, the A36 ring road provides access, and the Park and Ride scheme can help avoid parking issues near Poultry Cross. Salisbury Railway Station, served by the West of England Line and Wessex Main Line, is a convenient option. Parking near the canal side and Crofton Beam Engines can be tight, especially during peak times. The A30 and A338 also lead into the city. See the list below for details on times and locations.

Wednesday 13th May

3 Day Dress Making Workshop- Beginners And Intermediate With Mary-louise

· Shopping & Markets

A 3-day dressmaking workshop for beginners and intermediate sewers led by Mary-Louise.

An Evening With Sam Holland And Heidi Perks - Salisbury

· Culture & Arts

Authors Sam Holland and Heidi Perks discuss their crime thrillers at a Waterstones event.

Thursday 14th May

The Stones Hotel Open Day

· Food & Drink

The Stones Hotel hosts an open day with tours, snacks, and lively atmosphere.

Coffee And Connect

· Shopping & Markets

Coffee and Connect is an informal networking event hosted at The Guildhall.

Race Meeting

· Salisbury Racecourse · Fitness & Outdoors

Afternoon flat racing takes place at Salisbury Racecourse with scheduled race times.

Improvers #8: Grand-père a Disparu! (2)

· Fisherton Mill Gallery | Cafe | Studios · Culture & Arts

A French language class at Fisherton Mill Gallery focuses on shopping vocabulary and past tense grammar.

French Classes - All Levels

· Fisherton Mill Gallery | Cafe | Studios · Culture & Arts

French language classes available for all levels at Fisherton Mill Gallery Cafe Studios.

Friday 15th May

Simon Reeve: to The Ends of The Earth

· Culture & Arts

Simon Reeve presents a live talk and visual journey from his global adventures at Salisbury City Hall.

Saturday 16th May

Silversmithing Sessions

· Fisherton Mill Gallery | Cafe | Studios · Shopping & Markets

Participants attend hands-on silversmithing workshops led by jeweller Sarah Sowerby at Fisherton Mill Gallery.

Ska Day Party: Salisbury 🎺

· Nightlife & Music

A lively ska music party featuring brass bands and energetic rhythms at The Chapel Nightclub.

Public Observing With Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club

· National Trust - Win Green · Nightlife & Music

Join the Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club for public stargazing sessions at Win Green.

Link Stitch Ribbon Journal Bookbinding Workshop

· Shopping & Markets

Attend a hands-on workshop to learn traditional French Link Stitch bookbinding using ribbon and hard covers.

The Comedy Store - Verwood

· Nightlife & Music

A stand-up comedy gig featuring acts from The Comedy Store is held at Verwood Hub.