Anvil Arts is the largest performing arts organisation in Hampshire. We are an independent charitable trust that operates three fantastic cultural venues in Basingstoke.

The Anvil (1400 seated), The Haymarket (400 seated) & The Forge (95 seated). We present a year-round programme of arts, entertainment and community engagement in Basingstoke and in community settings around the borough.

Anvil Arts' programme encompasses the best in music, performance, arts participation and community engagement. Since opening in 1994, we have sold more than 5,000,000 tickets, attracted audience members from as far afield as Iceland, Argentina and Japan, and generated at least £55m for the local economy. Every year, our programme brings more than 200,000 people into Basingstoke town centre, making it a destination for enrichment and enjoyment. What we do gives Basingstoke a national reputation as a town with a strong cultural offer.