The Beatles’ only concert in Salisbury, Wiltshire, was booked in April 1963 by Brian Epstein. It took place on 15 June.
It was promoted by Jaybee Clubs, for whom The Beatles had performed in Stroud on 31 March 1962. Epstein had agreed a fee of £300 for this show at Salisbury’s City Hall, but afterwards attempted to cancel the booking to enable The Beatles to appear on television instead.
Epstein offered Jaybee’s Bill Reid £200 to cancel the booking, but Reid turned it down. The Beatles arrived by helicopter, having made the television appearance earlier in the evening, and a total of 1,693 people watched them perform at City Hall.
Page last updated: 25 January 2024
I was there on the night with several friends,it was a fantstic show
I was there but I am sure it was not the 15th june because it was the week before I got married on the 7th September 1963.
John Lennon appeared on Juke box jury and
was then flown to Salisbury by helicopter
Lennon’s solo appearance on Juke Box Jury took place on 22 June 1963. This was their only Salisbury show, but I think you might have got the dates mixed up – this is definitely correct.
It seems I must be wrong,after 48 years my family history has to be changed It was a great show that I do know.
I was there with a crowd from Poole/Bourneouth. We were driven up by Stan Clayton in a V8 Pilot if my memory is right What a great night it was.
Can anyone remember what bands were playing on this specific date?
Please do not quote from the souvenir programme’s printing, as this is not always specific for each performance.
I was there, I think the support was Swinging Blue Jeans. I remember they walked through the hall looking really rough. Walked up on the side of the stage while the other band was playing. About an hour and a half later they came on stage in their beatle jackets, looking immaculate. The music was tremendous. They stayed at The County Hotel. Now The Kings Head. Wetherspoons. Mike.
I was there that night with my then girlfriend Sue Blanchette, what a fabulous night
I was there too. The first time my parents let me go to a show like this. I will never forget it. Wonderful !!!.