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What's on in Shrewsbury this May?
Loopfest 2024 lands with a bang
Loopfest is back! Shrewsbury's mostly-free music festival will fill the town centre with music from some of the most exciting talent in alternative music this weekend (May 3rd-5th).
This year's Castle Stage features critically-acclaimed post-punk favourites The Futureheads, supported by legendary beatboxer Beardyman, Dutty Moonshine Big Band, and Nubiyan Twist. That's just one of more than 20 venues delivering live music all bank holiday weekend.
We heard from festival volunteer about the artists we mustn't miss.
Searching for even more to do this bank holiday?
We told you this month was packed with things to keep you bus. If lots (and lots) of free live music isn't your thing, there's more to choose from.
Early May Bank Holiday Events
Discover Shrewsbury's Secrets with Guided Walking Tours
From Wednesday 1st May, Sabrina Tours, in association with the Shrewsbury Town Guide Association, will be running guided walking tours of Shrewsbury every day.
Discover Shrewsbury’s medieval town with the help of knowledgeable guides. Meeting at 2:15pm under the Old Market Hall, dive straight in and explore the history and buildings of Shrewsbury during a 90-minute walk around this historic town. Even Shrews locals are bound to see the town anew!
Plan Your May Visit
With two bank holidays and the school half-term falling in one month, May is the perfect month to make some time for yourself or your family and pay a visit to our bustling town. It doesn't matter if you're coming for the first time or popping in for your weekly catchup with friends, Shrewsbury's May calendar has something for everyone.
Is your speed a slow stroll around beautiful flowering gardens, dining al fresco on the riverside, exploring crooked Tudor streets, or rocking your socks off to the best modern sounds?
View our complete event listings
There's too much happening for us to list it all here, so we've selected a crop of the finest to whet your appetite.
Live Comedy
LIVE THEATRE
Live Music [Beyond Loopfest]
Exhibitions
SHOPPING, DINING & DRINKING
Shrewsbury Farmers Market
Shrewsbury Farmers Market brings the fields of Shropshire to Shrewsbury Square. A plethora of delicious food and drink will be on offer to tempt…
07 March 2025
Late Night at the Market Hall
Experience the market hall by night, tuning into its twilight vibes. Enjoy flavours from around the world, wine and gin bars, cocktails and…
01 March 2025
WORKSHOPS & CREATIVITY
Screen printing day
Explore the art of screen printing in this hands-on workshop. Learn techniques to create unique designs. Bring home your own personalized creations…
23 February 2025
Writer's Lab
A lively group meeting in the library (with a virtual link for anyone accessing from home) for local writers with author talks, peer support and to…
25 February 2025
Drink & Draw
Drink and Draw with Anna Moszynska Hone your skills or try your hand. Drink and Draw is a chance for novices or experts and anyone in between to…
12 March 2025
Craft and Chatter
Come along with your craft, share your knowledge and skills, have a chat and a cup of tea.
13 March 2025
Plan your visit
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