Salisbury International Arts Festival '12

Offering sixteen days of performance, visual arts, literature and music which envelops the city of Salisbury in a colourful and vibrant celebration of the arts.

The Ageas Salisbury International Arts Festival takes place from Friday 25th May until Saturday 9th June 2012.

Line-up

The first music acts announced are Suzanne Vega, Joan Armatrading, AfroReggae, Christina Ortiz, Roberto Fonseca, The Boy with Tape on his Face, The Dante Quartet, Chris Stout's Brazilian Theory, The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Don Giovanni, Gabrieli Consort and Players, Kathryn Tickell, Benjamim Taubkin & Morena Nascimento, Bernard Massuir, Mark Padmore and Paul Lewis, Tulipa Ruiz, Jon Richardson & Shappi Khorsandi, Les Commandos Percu, Jonathan Dove, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, a Gala Concert celebrating the Festival's 40th year, Benjamim Taubkin and Morena Nascimento, and closing concert in the Close.

Tickets

Ticket prices vary depending upon event. To buy tickets, where available, click here.

More info

Salisbury International Arts Festival have announced Ageas as its new Principal Sponsor. Alongside music there will be international theatre, dance, film, visual arts, children's events, free outdoor events and a full literature programme. The programme for 2012 is inspired by the themes of Brazilian culture, fire and celebration.

Highlights include the free opening night, Le Concert de Feu with world-renowned French Company Les Commandos Percu mixing music and flames in a pyrotechnic extravaganza. A new sculpture created by QinetiQ's young aerospace engineering apprentices. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre performing Henry V, Gandini Juggling and classical music focused on celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations at Salisbury Cathedral.

Fire Garden at Stonehenge

In 2012, the Festival will also present Fire Garden at Stonehenge for the London 2012 Festival at dusk from Tuesday 10 July to Thursday 12 July with France's Compagnie Carabosse creating a magical, sensory experience. Stonehenge will be transformed into a glowing fairytale environment where fire sculptures dance in the landscape, mysterious fiery engines illuminate the stones and flaming fire pots and cascades of candles line the pathways.

Venues

Many events are held at Salisbury Playhouse, Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury City Hall, Hudson's Field, Salisbury Arts Centre, Wardrobe Museum Gardens, Trafalgar Park and other venues across the city.

For more details, please see the Salisbury International Arts Festival website.