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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Landscape Artist of the Year challenge
Arts & Literature
Sat 27-Jun 10:00 am -2:00 pm
£10.00

Join us at the water’s edge as we enjoy a four hour art challenge.

Saturday 27 June 2026 - 10am - 2pm - St Aldhelm’s Mead/Cuckingstool Mead.

Using your own style and materials, create your own version of the river scene, the trees or the silk mill and town bridge - drawing, painting, collage, textiles … all welcome!

Meet the Author: Matthew Harffy - Malmesbury Library
Arts & Literature
Sat 27-Jun 11:00 am -12:30 pm
Tickets £3 From Malmesbury Library- Call 01666 823611
The Big Malmesbury Craft Fair
Community
Sat 27-Jun 11:00 am -3:00 pm
The Big Malmesbury Craft Fair 
Join us for a day bursting with creativity, unique handmade treasures, and local talent. 
From artisan gifts to delicious treats, it’s the perfect way to support small businesses and discover something truly special.
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Cynefin - Following the River
Festival
Sat 27-Jun 7:00 pm
£15.00

Malmesbury River Festival presented by Caerbladon.  Full Cynefin band concert. Suitable for all ages.

Minety Music Festival
Festival
Thu 02-Jul - Sun 05-Jul
Day and Weekend tickets available

Set in the heart of the Cotswolds, Minety Music Festival is now moving towards 2026 for its eighth event, following on from a hugely successful 2025 festival.

Hannah and the Tyger
Theatre
Thu 02-Jul 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
£5.00

Matinee performance.

The year is 1703, and a travelling circus visits Malmesbury. A young barmaid, Hannah Twynnoy, can't resist the temptation of stroking the circus tiger. What happened next made for the greatest unsolved mystery of Malmesbury.

Hannah and the Tyger
Theatre
Thu 02-Jul 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
£5.00

Evening performance.

The year is 1703, and a travelling circus visits Malmesbury. A young barmaid, Hannah Twynnoy, can't resist the temptation of stroking the circus tiger. What happened next made for the greatest unsolved mystery of Malmesbury.

The Eights - In conversation with Joanna Miller
Arts & Literature
Thu 02-Jul 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
£10.00

An evening with Joanna Miller, author of The Eights in conversation with Amanda from Barn Owl Books.

Thursday 2nd July

7pm

Malmesbury Town Hall

Ticket with Book £15

Ticket Only £10

Dusk Detectives
Nature
Thu 02-Jul 8:30 pm
£3.00

 

Join Malmesbury and District Natural History Society on their evening moth and bats detection evening.  

Members are FREE, guests are just £3 per person and Membership is only £10 per household per year

Sketch And Walk
Arts & Literature
Sat 04-Jul 10:30 am -12:30 pm
£5.00

Join us for a short creative session en plein air - outdoors sketching!

Bring your favourite materials and friends to join in a friendly group sketching experience. Find a spot on the mead and create your own river or nature picture - drawing, painting, collage - you choose.

River - film
Film
Sat 04-Jul 7:00 pm
£10.00

Malmesbury River Festival presented by Caerbladon.

An award-winning cinematic and musical odyssey that explores the remarkable relationship between humans and rivers. Written by Robert Macfarlane with music by Richard Tognetti and the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) and featuring music by Jonny Greenwood and Radiohead and narration by Willem Dafoe.

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