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Salisbury Christmas 2026: Full programme of events and festive dates confirmed
By Swindon Now Editorial Team · Published
Salisbury City Council has unveiled its full festive schedule for 2026, featuring a series of markets, a new city-wide trail and a dedicated pop-up hub in the Market Place.
Salisbury is preparing for a busy festive season following the release of the official city council Christmas 2026 programme. Residents and visitors can expect a series of events running from late November through to the start of January.
The celebrations will officially commence on 20 November with the return of the 'Christmas Begins' event at Salisbury Market Place. Running from 1pm to 8.30pm, the free event will host live music, local entertainment, and a variety of food and drink stalls.
A central feature of this year's festivities is 'Christmas on the Square', which will occupy Guildhall Square from 20 November until 31 December. The pop-up hub is set to include a Santa's Grotto, live music, retail chalets for holiday shopping, and various refreshment options.
Families wishing to visit Santa at the Grotto will need to book in advance. The city council has confirmed that tickets will be available soon via the TicketSource website.
For those looking to explore the city, the Salisbury Christmas Trail will run from 20 November to 4 January. The trail features a series of festive installations positioned around the city. Trail maps will be available for collection from the Salisbury Information Centre and Salisbury Cathedral, or can be downloaded directly from the council's website.
Additionally, the city will host four Sunday markets in the Market Place in the lead-up to Christmas. These markets are scheduled for 29 November, and 6, 13, and 20 December. Each market will be open to the public between 10am and 4pm.
Source: Salisbury Journal — Salisbury · View original