The festive season in Salisbury will officially launch on 20 November 2026 with the 'Christmas Begins' event on Salisbury Market Place. Running from 1pm to 8:30pm, this free, family-friendly gathering will feature live music, entertainment, festive stalls, and a variety of food and drink options.
From the same date, Christmas on the Square will transform Guildhall Square into a festive pop-up until 31 December 2026. Visitors can expect Santa’s Grotto, food vendors, a bar, live entertainment, and retail chalets.
Families will have the opportunity to meet Santa at his Grotto between 20 November and 24 December 2026. Tickets for this popular attraction will be available soon via Ticketsource.
A new Salisbury Christmas Trail will run from 20 November 2026 to 4 January 2027, inviting families to discover decorated installations around the city streets for a chance to win a prize. Trail maps will be available from Salisbury Information Centre or Salisbury Cathedral, and digitally from the council's website.
In the lead-up to Christmas, four Sunday Festive Markets will take place on Salisbury Market Place. These markets, running from 10am to 4pm on 29 November, 6, 13, and 20 December 2026, will showcase local traders and unique goods.
Further details on all events can be found on the 'What’s On' page of the Salisbury City Council website.
