Marlborough Festival

Marlborough Festival 2024

Music. Arts. Food. Comedy. Community. Marlborough, Wiltshire, 12-14th July 2024. 

Tickets - two tiers

We're working hard to provide something for every wallet, and every age bracket:

Support Marlborough Festival - For the price of a drink, this lets you enjoy all the music and all the atmosphere in all the pubs on the High Street - and all the workshops. Wear your wristbrand with pride! Show your support for Marlborough, Music and the Arts.

Festival Plus - the All-singing, All-dancing, All-Weekend Pass. Everything above, plus access to the Comedy Night, Castle & Ball Stage, Memorial Hall Stage, Shakespeare in the Park, Cool talks, Puppet Shows, and more.

Exchange your electronic tickets for wristbands at box offices on the High Street.

Live Music

There will be shows on our stages at the Castle & Ball Hotel and the Memorial Hall, as well as in various venues up and down the High Street. 

Theatre

The Priory Gardens will host an open-air performance of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' by the Festival Players. Bring a picnic blanket! 

The Merchant's House will feature a double bill of puppet theatre, and an exhibition about Marlborough's unique contribution to the global culture, Pelham Puppets. Plus a riveting lecture about founder Bob Pelham - aristocrat, warrior, and philanthropist. 

Food

We aim to promote the 'Best of the South West's' food and drink. Fine local wines and beers; Chef Josh Eggleton of Great British Menu fame will host a cooking demo; and Marlborough's unsung heroes of food production will delight your tastebuds.

Education

Intel will be delivering digital educational workshops for children, young people and the elderly. 

Guided walks will reveal to visitors the secrets of 'Hidden Marlborough' and 'Historical Marlborough'. 

Comedy

Live stand-up comedy at Marlborough Town Hall, courtesy of the Hungerford Comedy Club.