Salisbury City Council unveils its 2026 festive events programme

Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 14:15

We are invited to celebrate the festive season with Salisbury City Council and enjoy all that Salisbury has to offer!

There are plenty of things happening in the Guildhall Square and Market Place over the lead-up to Christmas and beyond it, with the addition of a festive trail that will take you around the city too.

Christmas Begins: 20 November 2026
The festive season launches with Christmas Begins on Salisbury Market Place from 1pm to 8.30pm. The free, family-friendly event will feature live music, entertainment, festive stalls, and food and drink.

Christmas on the Square: 20 November – 31 December 2026
A festive pop-up featuring Santa’s Grotto, delicious food, a bar, live music and entertainment, and a charming selection of retail chalets, all in the heart of the city on the Guildhall Square!

Santa’s Grotto: 20 November – 24 December 2026
Families can meet Santa, take a family photo and receive a wrapped gift for each child. Stay tuned – tickets will go on sale soon at www.ticketsource.co.uk/salisbury-city-council!

Salisbury Christmas Trail: 20 November 2026 – 4 January 2027
Discover beautifully decorated installations dotted around Salisbury’s streets – a family-friendly activity with a chance to win a prize! Collect your trail map from Salisbury Information Centre or Salisbury Cathedral from 20 November, or download a digital copy from the SCC website.

Sunday Festive Markets: 29 November, 6, 13, 20 December 2026
Explore a range of stalls showcasing unique goods and local traders. With markets on the four Sundays before Christmas from 10am to 4pm on Salisbury Market Place, there are plenty of chances to find those special gifts for your loved ones and soak up the festive atmosphere.

For more information about the events, please visit the What’s On page on the Salisbury City Council website.

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