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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
Julian Clary
Yee-haw! You’ve heard of The Man With No Name? Well, here's The Man With No Shame. Julian Clary, renowned homosexual and national trinket, is fixing…
23 May 2024
Rich Hall
Fresh on the heels of his critically acclaimed memoir, Nailing It, Montana's transatlantic messenger returns with new rants, knife-edge observations,…
22 May 2024
Bongo’s Bingo May Bank Holiday Party
With spring now fully sprung, the days are a little longer and attention now turns to the first May Bank Holiday. The extended long weekend of party…
25 May 2024
LIVE THEATRE
The Importance of Being Earnest
Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn’t exist. Or does he…? Best friends…
19 May 2024
Pride & Prejudice
In this fast-paced, multi-role playing adaptation, Hotbuckle invites us to enter the world of The Bennets... From the headstrong Elizabeth Bennet…
29 May 2024
Live Music [Beyond Loopfest]
The Pitmen Poets
A night of songs and stories. Laced with North East humour and humanity. Lindisfarne singer and songwriter Billy Mitchell, Warhorse Songman Bob…
31 May 2024
RUMBI TAURO
Hailing from Zimbabwe, cultivated in Doncaster, we are graced with Rumbi’s unique blend of R&B and soul. Expect lilting melodies and soothing…
25 May 2024
Good Habits
One of the most exciting new folk duos to come out of the UK, Good Habits’ award-winning, genre-fusing sound has received international critical…
24 May 2024
LIVE MUSIC @ MOREISH - Smokestack Delux
Where the sultry charm of jazz and the gritty alure of blues collide you will find the instrumental and vocals of Smokestack Delux featuring Tim…
24 May 2024
Alibis
Alibis was created from a deep desire to express Rainy Terrell’s inner wild, untamed melodic melodies, dark chord progressions and lyrics that had…
23 May 2024
Tara Clerkin Trio + Haress
Event 5.0 of Series 2.0 at St Alkmund's Church. TCT borrow jazz, electronica, psychedelia & minimalism to paint beautiful soundscapes.
23 May 2024
RED HEATHERS
Manchester based, four-piece alt. indie band bring their blend of distorted pop & alternative rock. Influenced by the Wombats, Two Door Cinema…
18 May 2024
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…
18 May 2024
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 June 2024
Wines for Spring
Spring is at the door and so to our cheerful Spring tastings. The Cellars Shop will be opening the doors to guests to sample seasonal favourites and…
22 May 2024
WORKSHOPS & CREATIVITY
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…
21 May 2024
Move for your Mental Health: I Can Dance 70s Disco Workshop
Let's disco en masse! We want to see as many people as possible move for your mental health! Join us for a Shropshire Mental Health Support…
18 May 2024
Craft and Chatter
Come along with your craft, share your knowledge and skills, have a chat and a cup of tea.
13 June 2024
Art club for grown-ups
A workshop class dedicated for beginners / intermediates. Book one only or the whole course, depending what you're looking for! Exploring different…
12 June 2024
FOR KIDS
The Tale of Peter Rabbit – Story Time Trail
Immerse yourself in the world of Peter Rabbit in our new Story Time Trail exhibition. 'Little bunnies' will be able to crawl under the garden gate,…
Children's Holiday Sewing Club
Children are increasingly keen to learn to sew for themselves, and we are all for learning a new practical skill. So we are running a holiday sewing…
29 May 2024
Dogs Trust fun family workshop
Join us for a free, fun family workshop to learn about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy! The workshop…
31 May 2024
Rabbits Galore!
When your unique rabbit is complete, we will take it to our kiln for firing and contact you when it’s ready to collect from the museum and take…
25 May 2024
Wednesday Wildlings
Aimed at 18 months - 5 year olds, Shropshire Wildlife Trust's popular Wildlings sessions offer children the chance to become a wild child, engaging…
22 May 2024
Shrewsbury Library Lego Club
Children of all ages welcome. Come along and enjoy building and playing!
18 May 2024
The Little Mermaid Jr
Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends this summer half term! In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid,…
27 May 2024
Plan your visit
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