SALISBURY Live returns this May with a "stellar" lineup.

The event will begin on Sunday, May 5, at Salisbury Rugby Club's training pitch, with gates opening at 2pm.

Salisbury Live 2024 will kick off on the Bank Holiday Sunday with a host of "top" artists and acts from the local area and further afield.

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Headliners this year are two "stellar" tribute acts including Smiths tribute act, The Smiths Ltd and the female Slade tribute, Slady.

The rest of the bill includes local favourites; Jet Back, Jambo Reign, 3MO and Felis Leo.

Salisbury Radio's Andy Munns and Craig Hicks will be compèring and providing the music and fun and games between acts. Hot Food, licensed bars including Gin and Cocktails plus entertainment for the kids will all be available.

Tickets are now on sale including limited early bird tickets from SKIDDLE.COM.

The full Salisbury Live 2024 program is as follows:

  • Saturday, May 11 -  Winni Fest (free entry) at the Winchester Gate from 4pm. Headlined by alt-country New Yorker, Jack Grace and full support lineup, from 4pm
  • Saturday, May 18 -  ‘Out and About' (free entry) Live music in the pubs and clubs around the city from 8.30pm (unless otherwise stated) Wig and Quill: the Treblemakers, Avon Brewery: Robs World Famous Karaoke, Huntsman Tavern: One Shot, Royal British Legion: Junkyard Dogs, Bishops Mill: DJ Sam EB 3pm-10pm, George and Dragon: 3MO, Qudos: Tom and the Chemtynes
  • Sunday, May 19 -  Acoustic Sunday at the Harnham Old Mill 3pm-8pm (free entry) InColour and Giles Halski and James Stretch,  Nia Nicholls and Cameron and Nicole including Love Is Enough Acoustic Special set
  • May Bank Holiday Sunday, May 26 'Laverstock Live!' at Church Field Laverstock, Oasis Maybe, The Phogues plus very special guests BC/DC, CLS and Salisbury Radio DJ’s plus food stalls, licensed bars and fun stuff for the kids. Tickets from SKIDDLE.COM
  • Saturday, June 1 -  Salisbury Live Goes Rural (Picnic in the Park) gates 2pm (free entry) Zed Zeppelin, The Norfolks, Black Iris, Solarbird plus Salisbury Pluckers, Salisbury Radio DJ’s, stalls, food stalls, licensed bar and fun stuff for the kids