What's On - Discover Malmesbury

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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Festival

Play in a Week

Mon 17-Aug - Fri 21-Aug

St Marys Hall - Malmesbury

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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Music

FLASH 'Queen' Open Air Music Concert

Fri 21-Aug 8:00 pm

Norton

£19.95

Get ready for an unforgettable night as Flash: A Tribute to QUEEN brings the magic, energy and spectacle of one of the greatest rock bands of all time to the stage.

More than just a concert, Flash delivers a complete Queen experience — combining stunning musicianship with authentic costumes and identical instruments to recreate the look, sound and atmosphere of a real Queen live show. Every detail is meticulously crafted, making each performance not only a musical masterpiece but a breathtaking visual spectacle that exceeds even the highest expectations of devoted Queen fans.

Adult £19.95, Child £12.95 up to 16 years

Festival

Right Here Right Now: Improvised Comedy

Sat 22-Aug 7:00 pm

Malmesbury Abbey

Adult £15, U18 £10

A Night of Hilarious Improv Comedy

U18, Concession £10 - tickets online or from Malmesbury Tourist Information Centre

Right Here Right Now is a hilarious improvised show that will bring the roof down with laughter!

Festival

Petticoat Lane

Sun 23-Aug 10:00 am -3:00 pm

Malmesbury Town Centre

FREE

A wide variety of stalls with incredible produce and bargains fill our wonderful High Street.

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Festival

Malmesbury Pubs

Tue 25-Aug 7:30 pm

The Rausing Building Malmesbury

£10

Susan Mockler will provide an entertaining account of the pubs of Malmesbury.

For Kids

Summer Reading Challenge

Wed 26-Aug 10:00 am -3:00 pm

Malmesbury Library

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!

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Festival

Wine tasting Dinner at The Whole Hog

Thu 27-Aug 7:00 pm

Malmesbury Town Centre

£49

Come and experience a superb evening sampling great wines whilst enjoying a fabulous three course dinner at The Whole Hog.

SOLD OUT

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Festival

Carnival Craft Workshop

Fri 28-Aug - Sun 30-Aug

St Marys Hall - Malmesbury

Free

Join The Last Baguette theatre company to get creative and messy making your own Carnival sculptures for the procession in a fun, relaxed, and supportive environment. Drop-in sessions for everyone age 5+