Discover 'What's On' in and around Malmesbury​

Discover vibrant events in Malmesbury, Wiltshire – from art exhibitions, guided walks, and speakers to family-friendly workshops and musical performances. Whether you're exploring historic venues like Malmesbury Abbey, strolling the High Street, or enjoying open-air concerts in Cloister Gardens, there's always something to suit every interest. Stay up to date with what's on in Malmesbury with our monthly event listings, and don't miss opportunities to get involved and support local community and culture. Find out more about Malmesbury and the surrounding area and check upcoming events, ticket information, and venue details right here.

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Guided Walks - Athelstan, the first King of England and Malmesbury
Arts & Literature
Sat 08-Aug 2:30 pm
£7.00

Why did Athelstan favour Malmesbury and what traces are left behind?

Tickets and more information also available from the Town and Tourist Information Centre at Malmesbury Town Hall (T: 01666822143) or turn up. (Pre-booking is advisable to avoid disappointment). £7.00 Adults and £3.50 children. All Guided Walks Around Malmesbury start at Malmesbury Town Hall unless otherwise stated.

Carnival Quiz
Festival
Sat 08-Aug 7:30 pm
£10 per person

The Carnival quiz is back courtesy of our ace quizmasters. Be prepared for your quizzing skills to be well and truly tested.

Malmesbury Walkers
Sports
Wed 12-Aug 9:50 am

Milk Hill (Wiltshire’s highest point), the Alton Barnes White Horse and the Wansdyke

Approximately 4 miles

Fields and tracks, easy walking, with moderate ascents

Coffee stop (bring your own refreshments0 . Dogs welcome (on leads at all times)

Everyone welcome - see attachment for more info or phone Glyn and Linda on 07777 660 719

Summer Reading Challenge
For Kids
Wed 12-Aug 10:00 am -3:00 pm
Summer Reading Challenge Craft Bonanza at Malmesbury Library
10am - 3pm on Wed 29th July, Wed 12th August & Wed 26th August
Free drop-in sessions for everyone age 4+
Join us to transform Malmesbury Library's gallery space into a magnificent musical exhibition. Bring along your reading books to collect your summer reading challenge stickers and then stick around and get crafty! 
Grand Gallery opening on 5pm - 6pm on Fri 28th August. Bring along your friends & family to see all the wonderful work in places & celebrate with popcorn!
 
Mayor's Cricket XI v Whole Hog XI  and BBQ
Sports
Wed 12-Aug 5:00 pm

Malmesbury Cricket Club

Malmesbury's first Mayor's Invitation Charity Cricket Challenge!

Doors open at 5pm and the game will start at 5.30pm.  We'll have a bar and BBQ, with a tombola to raise funds for the Mayor's three Charities and to support fundraising for new changing rooms at the Malmesbury Cricket Club.

 

River Valleys Trust Bat Walk
Festival
Thu 13-Aug 8:30 pm -10:00 pm
£3

Come and learn about our bats on this guided walk through Conygre Mead Nature Reserve. (Tickets available at venue)

Call my Wine Bluff
Festival
Fri 14-Aug 7:00 pm
£20

Think you know your Malbec from your Merlot? or your Chenin from your Chardonnay? Well here's a chance to prove it; Malmesbury's wine bluffers will temp you with another collection of fine wines.

This year we are joined by Jamie from The Malmesbury Wine Company, a new bluffer with plenty of experience (and wine!)

Fire Station Tour
Festival
Sat 15-Aug 9:00 am -12:00 pm
FREE

Come and meet our local firemen and see our local fire engines !! Visit subject to operational callouts.

Open Air Shakespeare: The Comedy of Errors (Afternoon)
Theatre
Sat 15-Aug 2:00 pm
£18.00

Presented by the Festival Players - evening performance also available

At Tetbury Goods Shed

Antipholus is searching for his long lost identical twin brother, Antipholus. His servant, Dromio, is searching for his long lost identical twin brother – yes – Dromio.

Chaos ensues when Antipholus and Dromio arrive in Ephesus and the residents mistake them for their own local, identically-named twins.

Magic Show
Festival
Sat 15-Aug 7:00 pm
£10

Direct from a week-long stint at the Hollywood Magic Castle in Los Angeles, The Magic Circle’s YMC Stage Magician of the Year, Jack Ranger-Walsh, invites you to an evening of magic, mind-reading, and wonder.

Malmesbury Film Society - The Princess Bride
Film
Sun 16-Aug 7:30 pm
£6.00

Films are shown the 3rd Sunday of every month - doors open at 7pm with the film starting at 7:30pm.

You can buy your ticket on the door for only £6 per film - no membership or booking is necessary. New people are always welcome. If this is your first film, just turn up a few minutes before the start time and find a seat

Become a member and you only pay £35 for all 12 films shown each year (membership is January to December) - that's 6 free films!  The film society depends on membership support. As a member you keep the society running and you get the chance to see amazing films you wouldn't ordinarily consider going to. Just ask to join at the door.

Play in a Week
Festival
Mon 17-Aug - Fri 21-Aug
Pay what you choose

Play-in-a-week Devised Theatre workshop with The Last Baguette theatre company

10am - 4pm daily

Performance for family and friends at 3pm on Friday 8th August

For ages 10 - 18 (up to 25 for SEND)

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