Arts & Literature

Online version of the seasonal printed guide 'The List'

Where Two Rivers Meet (photography) by Richard Harris
An outdoor exhibition of selected work by Malmesbury based photographer Richard Harris about the Malmesbury rivers through the seasons at Birdcage Walk

Devereux’s Regiment will be celebrating the 380th anniversary of the end of the first civil war in 1646 and the handing back of the town from the Governor, Colonel Nicholas Devereux, to the mayor and townsfolk at the market cross on Saturday 5th September.

From 1pm come and meet the soldiers and civilians who will be on hand to discuss their roles in this important period of history. At 3pm the regiment will form a guard of honour and formally hand back the keys of the town to the mayor.

The original house will be on display at Caerbladon throughout the exhibition.

Throughout Malmesbury Town Centre

Malmesbury's annual High Street PLUS Gallery - throughout the Town Centre.

See local artists' work in shops, cafe's and businesses and purchase at great local prices.

More info and a map from the Tourist Information Centre from 1st September.

Event runs from 12 September until 11 October 2026.

Jackie Morris is one of Britains most popular illustrators and writers. She was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway medal in 2016 and won it in 2019 for her illustration of The Lost Words, voted the most beautiful book of 2016 by UK booksellers.

Exhibition by Day Bowman and dance performance devised with the performers by Lizzi Kew Ross, Linda Hirst, Henry Montes, Alice Sara & Sonia Rafferty.

Poetry by John Clare, Gerard Manley Hopkins & Sue Hubbard.

Tickets online or in person at Caerbladon, or on the door.

In 1672 fourteen Malmesbury residents were accused of witchcraft. Why, and what happened next?

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.

This weekend event celebrates the quality of artists and makers living and working in the Malmesbury area.

It is an opportunity to meet the artists in their studios, homes and pop-up spaces, and maybe pick up an original piece to take home.

Buying artwork direct from the artists and makers is an enjoyable experience, you’ll be supporting local creativity while acquiring something special and unique that you will cherish in years to come.

We recommend you follow the numbered routes on the maps to get the most from your visit in Malmesbury and the Somerfords.

AMY JEFFS - ARTHUR: A NEW LIFE

We are delighted to welcome Sunday Times bestselling author Dr Amy Jeffs, in conversation, to celebrate the release of her latest book ARTHUR: A New Life

“The Arthur I know is all story. But if his legend and its history teach us anything true, it is that the seam between myth and reality is full of moth-holes…”

Tickets £10 or free when you pre-order the book ( Hardback RRP £30)

In association with Barnowl Books, Malmesbury

Comedy in Malmesbury - Andrew Bird, Matt Bragg, Fiona Allen, Jonathan Elston

16+ (under 18s accompanied by an adult)