Music Events - Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire

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Music is embedded in the daily life of Salisbury Cathedral, from the renowned choir to the majestic organ. Explore upcoming services, concerts, and seasonal events.

Last Admission

Last Visitor Entry 4.15pm. Sightseeing until 5pm.

Fri 25 Sep 2026 | 4:15 pm

The Cathedral remains open for sightseeing until 5pm (last entry 4.15pm), with the Gift Shop and the Chapter House and its Magna Carta exhibition also closing at 5pm. For those enjoying refreshments, the Refectory Restaurant serves until 4.45pm. Visitors are very welcome to stay for Choral Evensong or Evening Prayer at 5.30pm.

Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Fri 2 Oct 2026 | 9:30 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 9.30am. The Chapter House, where the Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.00am. You can also relax and refuel at the Refectory Restaurant (open 9.30am–4.45pm) or browse for a souvenir in the Gift Shop, open throughout the day alongside the Cathedral. Don’t miss the Joyful Noise Art Exhibtion open until 25 October, included with your Cathedral Admission Ticket.

Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Sat 3 Oct 2026 | 9:30 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 9.30am. The Chapter House, where the Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.00am. You can also relax and refuel at the Refectory Restaurant (open 9.30am–4.45pm) or browse for a souvenir in the Gift Shop, open throughout the day alongside the Cathedral. Don’t miss the Joyful Noise Art Exhibtion open until 25 October, included with your Cathedral Admission Ticket.

Be a Chorister for a Day
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Sat 3 Oct 2026 | 1:00 pm

Be a Chorister for a Day

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Last Admission

Last Visitor Entry 4.15pm. Sightseeing until 5pm.

Sat 3 Oct 2026 | 4:15 pm

The Cathedral remains open for sightseeing until 5pm (last entry 4.15pm), with the Gift Shop and the Chapter House and its Magna Carta exhibition also closing at 5pm. For those enjoying refreshments, the Refectory Restaurant serves until 4.45pm. Visitors are very welcome to stay for Choral Evensong or Evening Prayer at 5.30pm.

Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Thu 8 Oct 2026 | 9:30 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 9.30am. The Chapter House, where the Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.00am. You can also relax and refuel at the Refectory Restaurant (open 9.30am–4.45pm) or browse for a souvenir in the Gift Shop, open throughout the day alongside the Cathedral. Don’t miss the Joyful Noise Art Exhibtion open until 25 October, included with your Cathedral Admission Ticket.

Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Sat 10 Oct 2026 | 9:30 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 9.30am. The Chapter House, where the Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.00am. You can also relax and refuel at the Refectory Restaurant (open 9.30am–4.45pm) or browse for a souvenir in the Gift Shop, open throughout the day alongside the Cathedral. Don’t miss the Joyful Noise Art Exhibtion open until 25 October, included with your Cathedral Admission Ticket.

Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Fri 16 Oct 2026 | 9:30 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 9.30am. The Chapter House, where the Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.00am. You can also relax and refuel at the Refectory Restaurant (open 9.30am–4.45pm) or browse for a souvenir in the Gift Shop, open throughout the day alongside the Cathedral. Don’t miss the Joyful Noise Art Exhibtion open until 25 October, included with your Cathedral Admission Ticket.

A Christmas Carol
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Thu 3 Dec 2026 | 7:30 pm

A Christmas Carol

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Handel’s Messiah
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Sat 5 Dec 2026 | 7:00 pm

Handel’s Messiah

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Festive Late Night Opening
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Thu 10 Dec 2026 | 6:30 pm

Festive Late Night Opening

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