Nightlife
If you prefer live music in historic venues, indulging in creative cocktails at chic lounges, or discovering unique craft beers on a pub crawl, try original night-time finds in Shrewsbury.
Nightlife features
Posted 19 January 2026
Where to experience live music in Shrewsbury
The music scene in Shrewsbury is vibrant, diverse and exciting! From small intimate gigs through to world-class festivals, you'll never be short of…
Posted 5 January 2026
What's coming to Shrewsbury in 2026?
There's always something to do in Shrewsbury. We update this post throughout the year -- visit often, and get these key dates for 2026 in your…
Posted 17 October 2025
Restaurant Week Returns - Bigger, Better, and Tastier!
Get ready to tuck in, Shrewsbury! From 25th October to 2nd November, Restaurant Week is back - and it’s shaping up to be an unmissable celebration of…
Posted 28 February 2025
Enjoy spring in Shrewsbury this March
This month has lots to offer as we hurtle into spring -- from celebrating women and mothers to hunting down sweet treats for Pancake Day, do it all…
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Posted 25 September 2024
SY.Gigs - this autumn, Nothing is Ordinary in Shrewsbury
Founded in 2022, SY.Gigs has helped develop Shrewsbury's alternative music scene from small scene to national favourite among alt performers in…
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Posted 11 April 2024
Best of the Fest: What Not to Miss at Loopfest 2024
Loopfest volunteer David Molby tells us about a few of the bands he's most excited to welcome to this year's three-day festival bonanza.
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Posted 3 April 2024
Spend an Enchanted April in Shrewsbury
As the days warm and the nights shorten, April has lots to offer. Get outdoors or hit the town for a huge array of spring events.
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Posted 3 January 2024
Discover Shrewsbury this January
As the tinsel comes down and a new year begins, save some sparkle and banish the January blues. Find out what's on in Shrewsbury this month.
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Posted 27 October 2023
Discover Shrewsbury this November
The nights are longer, the days are colder, and the world is starting to feel festive. Wrap up warm and banish the winter blues with the best…
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Nightlife events
MIGHTY VIPERS
We’re celebrating Jimmy’s birthday at LOOP with Mighty Vipers and some skanking friends.MIGHTY VIPERSPlus: Zen Baseballbat, Cartoon Violence +…
Grapplemax 3
The World class grappling and Jiu Jitsu event 'Grapplemax' returns to Theatre Severn this summer. A night of exciting live matches from lightweights…
The Roy Orbison Story
Celebrating The Big O’s 90th birthday, Barry Steele’s ROY ORBISON STORY brings you a spectacular live show to honour the legendary Roy Orbison and…
FIN TAYLOR
Men want to be him, women want their boyfriends to stop showing them his videos. The King of the Internet Jungle is back where he belongs, doing…
Gary Delaney
Gary Delaney’s last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates. People laughed a lot and kept coming back. His videos have hundreds of…
THE PHANTOMS
STARRING LEE MEADIn this spellbinding night of music celebrating the most beloved musicals of all time, The Phantoms take us on a magical journey…
Nightlife businesses
Old Post Office
The Old Post Office on Milk Street is a traditional family pub & hotel, serving an excellent menu throughout the day. There are six beautifully…
Open Today 11:00AM - 11:00PM
Restaurant Dill
Tucked away on Wyle Cop — Shrewsbury’s famously independent street — Dill is a Mediterranean-inspired tapas restaurant and wine bar, founded by a…
Open Today 11:00AM - 11:00PM
The Hole in the Wall
You'll always find a warm welcome at The Hole in the Wall, a traditional, cosy town centre pub. Whether you fancy a few rounds, a spot of lunch or a…
Open Today 10:00AM - 11:00PM
The Yorkshire House
Situated in the shadow of St Mary's Church, the Yorkshire House is a friendly and traditional pub offering a great selection of real ales. The Grade…
Henry Tudor Inn
Refurbished in 2023 to restore its historic atmosphere and classic pub feel, Henry Tudor Inn is situated in one of the oldest, most historic…
Open Today 12:00PM - 10:30PM
The Tumbledown Hotel
The Tumbledown Hotel / Albion Bar is in the heart of Shrewsbury's Castle Quarter. The original historic building began life as the 'Albion Inn', and…
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