Wiltshire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-iford-jazz-festival-iford-manor-20-23-june"><a href="https://www.ifordmanor.co.uk/box-office" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Iford Jazz Festival</a>, Iford Manor, 20-23 June</h2>



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<p>It doesn’t get more idyllic than listening to jazz while sipping on a glass of bubbles at Iford Manor. Jazz legend Claire Martin OBE curates the four-day programme, and it’s top notch. Performances take place in the gardens, cloister and even over lunch in the restaurant, with a line-up including top jazz vocalist Elaine Delmare, DJ Mike Vitti and sax and trumpet duo,&nbsp;Brandon Allen&amp;&nbsp;Quentin Collins.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-verve-festival-hatch-house-21-amp-22-sept"><a href="https://www.feeltheverve.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Verve Festival</a>, Hatch House, 21 &amp; 22 Sept</h2>



<p>Looking for a weekend reset? Verve Festival is your bag. The full programme will be revealed in June, but you can expect an incredible array of wellness activities and workshops, such as Pilates, yoga, sound gongs, breathwork, life coaching, hypnosis, ice baths, journaling and gratitude. There are treatments too, plus epic food stalls and a night of dancing under the stars to the resident DJ. Day tickets start at £69, under 15s £10 – don’t dilly dally, the early bird deals have already been snapped up. Discover more <a href="https://www.feeltheverve.com/book-tickets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-salisbury-international-arts-festival-26-may-9-june"><a href="https://www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/salisbury-international-arts-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Salisbury International Arts Festival</a>, 26 May – 9 June</h2>



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<p>This year’s citywide celebration has an impressive line-up of speakers, including Ruby Wax, Alan Johnson, Anthony Horowitz, David Baddiel and Juliet Stevenson. Art or music more your bag? You’ll find opera, swing and rock too, plus tons of partner events, including <a href="https://www.plainartssalisbury.co.uk/salisbury-art-trail.html">Salisbury Art Trail</a> (25 May – 9 June).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-fulltone-festival-devizes-27-amp-28-july"><a href="https://fto.org.uk/festivals/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Fulltone Festival</a>, Devizes, 27 &amp; 28 July</h2>



<p>If you fancy an orchestral spectacular, Devizes’ <a href="https://fto.org.uk/festivals/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fulltone Festival</a> is a hot ticket. Expect live bands, big voices and a 50-piece orchestra, playing everything from iconic movie tunes to classical hits, 80s anthems and a Queen extravaganza. There are plenty of local food and drink vendors too, or you can pack a picnic. <a href="https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/fulltone" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tickets</a> are very reasonably priced, at £34 for the day or £45 for the weekend. Make it a family affair by taking the kids – under 14s go free if you’ve paid.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-classic-ibiza-bowood-19-and-20-july"><a href="https://www.classicibiza.co.uk/bowood" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Classic Ibiza</a>, Bowood, 19 and 20 July</h2>



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<p>What happens when you mix a stately home with some of our most epic dance anthems? <a href="https://www.classicibiza.co.uk/bowood" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Classic Ibiza</strong></a> of course. Head to Bowood on 19 or 20 July, for the chance to channel some festival vibes. For anyone not in the know, this is a chance to hear some of our fave anthems performed by the Urban Soul Orchestra, live vocalists and headline DJs. Bring a picnic, a bottle of fizz and wear your dancing shoes. Acid-face t shirts optional!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-end-of-the-road-festival-larmer-tree-gardens-29-aug-1-sept"><a href="https://endoftheroadfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">End of the Road Festival</a>, Larmer Tree Gardens, 29 Aug &#8211; 1 Sept</h2>



<p>If you fancy shaking your tail features to some alternative tunes, it doesn’t get much better than this festival. With a 2024 line-up including Grammy award-winning composer and producer Fever Ray, post-punk royalty Idles and cult fave Bonnie Prince Billy, tickets are flying. Book <a href="https://endoftheroadfestival.com/2024/02/idles-slowdive-fever-ray-and-bonnie-prince-billy-headline-end-of-the-road-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>, pronto.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-womad-charlton-park-malmesbury-25-28-july-nbsp"><a href="https://www.womad.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WOMAD,</a> Charlton Park, Malmesbury, 25-28 July &nbsp;</h2>



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<p>WOMAD took the South West by storm last summer and this year is sure to be every bit as fabulous, with a line-up including Young Fathers, Alison Goldfrapp and Sampa the Great. When your dancing feet have had their fill, you’ll find tons of activities, including family-friendly workshops &#8211; this year’s theme is super powers. Ka-pow! Book <a href="https://www.womad.co.uk/book-festival-tickets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-marlborough-litfest-26-29-sept"><a href="https://www.marlboroughlitfest.org/first-2024-event-announced-sir-simon-russell-beale-discussing-his-memoir/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marlborough LitFest</a>, 26 – 29 Sept</h2>



<p>Bookworms would do well to head to Marlborough, for the market town’s annual literary extravaganza. This year the festival celebrates its 15<sup>th</sup> year and while the line-up has yet to be announced, it’s sure to be good. There are usually workshops too, covering everything from book binding to creative writing, plus a vibrant kids’ scene. Last year’s speakers included master storyteller Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Sebastian Barry, twice shortlisted for the Booker Prize. <strong></strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-if-opera-23-31-august"><a href="https://www.ifopera.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">If Opera</a>, 23-31 August</h2>



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<p>This August, the talented If Opera team once again takes over idyllic Belcombe Court. There are some epic performances planned, including Die Fledermaus, Donizetti’s Lucia Di Lammermoor and of course the fabulous picnic prom on 26<sup>th</sup>. Shake your tail feathers to the James Taylor Quartet and singer Emma Smith, who also has pretty impressive credentials (she’s collaborated with the likes of Michael Bublé and Robbie Williams&#8230;). Book your tickets at the <a href="https://ifopera.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3180f3a0c9aec12b5d4237d97&amp;id=f794da2f5d&amp;e=d9c17f9421" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>If Opera website</strong></a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-chalke-valley-history-festival-24-30-june"><a href="https://cvhf.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chalke Valley History Festival</a>, 24 – 30 June</h2>



<p>This super-interactive festival is a great shout for families. Kids can get serious stuck in, doing everything from exploring a WW2 trench to being transported to the Victorian ‘Wild West.’ Of course there is tons for adults too, with talks from the likes of Michael Palin, Sebastian Faulks and even James May (on the subject of cars, natch). Tickets go on sale 22 April,<a href="https://www.chalkefestival.com/tickets-pricing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> here.</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hatch-house-ballet-hatch-25-28-july"><a href="https://www.coventgardendance.com/events" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hatch House ballet</a>, Hatch, 25-28 July</h2>



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<p>From 25-28 July, the crème de la crème of the dance world will descend on Hatch House, in a four-day ballet extravaganza. Expect a heady mix of classical, neo-classical and contemporary styles, all in the 17<sup>th</sup> Century walled garden. The spectacle &#8211; organised by Matt Brady, director of the Covent Garden Dance Company – includes gourmet meals with paired wines, selected by Gardner and Beedle. For more info and booking see<a href="https://www.coventgardendance.com/events" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> here</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-middlewick-open-gardens-corsham-3-amp-4-june"><a href="https://middlewickhouseopengarden.com/about-middlewick-house/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Middlewick</a> open gardens, Corsham, 3 &amp; 4 June</h2>



<p>OK so it’s not a festival as such, but we reckon this counts – especially if you love gawping at a classic car or two. Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason bought Corsham’s Middlewick House back in 1995, from none other than Queen Camilla. Every year he and his wife throw open the gardens for charity, giving locals a much-loved chance to nose around the grounds and ogle at his epic collection of motors. There are tons of stalls too, selling everything from luxury candles to plants and locally made gelato. This year’s opening dates are 8 and 9 June, advance tickets £10. See <a href="https://middlewickhouseopengarden.com/buy-tickets/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> for info.</p>


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