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 5 August 2025
Looking ahead: A weekend at Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2025
Thousands of people will head to Shrewsbury over August Bank Holiday weekend as the town’s annual Folk Festival takes over the DMOS People West Mid…
Posted 5 August 2025
Folk Around and Find Out: Top 10 Not to Miss at Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2025
The incredibly popular Shrewsbury Folk Festival returns this August Bank Holiday for a four-day celebration of the best in folk, Americana, blues and…
Posted 23 June 2025
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 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 1 February 2025
Discover Shrewsbury this February
Make the shortest month count with everything Shrewsbury has to offer – from romantic meals to half-term play.
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Posted 31 January 2025
Valentine's Treats in Shrewsbury
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to show a loved one you care. Whether it's a loving partner, treasured friend, or a coworker who's had your…
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Posted 10 January 2025
Add These Shrewsbury Dates to Your 2025 Calendar
There's always something to do in Shrewsbury. We update this post throughout the year -- visit often, and get these key dates for 2025 in your…
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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 1 August 2024
What not to miss at Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2024
The annual Shrewsbury Folk Festival returns this August Bank Holiday, Friday 23-26, for a four-day celebration of the best in folk, Americana, blues…
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Nightlife events
Jam Night
A weekly Jam Night in Shrewsbury with Bobby and Luke as your hosts. Backline provided, just jump on and play your heart out. All skill levels are…
12 August 2025
Drink & Draw
Drink and Draw with Anna MoszynskaHone your skills or try your hand. Drink and Draw is a chance for novices or experts and anyone in between to spend…
13 August 2025
Walt McClements + Lucy Sissy Miller
Walt McClements is an accordionist, multi-instrumentalist and composer based in Los Angeles. His solo compositions focus on processed accordion,…
16 August 2025
Walt McClements + Lucy Sissy Miller
Event 5.0 of Season 3.0 Walt McClements is an accordionist, multi-instrumentalist and composer based in Los Angeles. His solo compositions focus on…
16 August 2025
RENEGADES: ROCK & ALTERNATIVE
Rock and alternative tracks spanning decades, with DJ Molby and Oli at the helm. 🎶 DJs all night🎟️ Free before 10 PM | £5 entry after…
16 August 2025
Bongo's Bingo – Wish Upon A Bingo
A classic game of Bingo but not really! It’s been reinvented with added mayhem, dance anthems and class prizes.A wildly diverse demographic flock to…
16 August 2025
Nightlife businesses
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…
Floro Lounge
Floro Lounge in Shrewsbury is a home-from-home, offering delicious food and drinks, all day, on your doorstep. You can’t miss the fabulous…
Open Today 9:00AM - 11:00PM
The Lantern's Protection
The Lantern's Protection serves up a retro pub feel - with patterned carpets, wallpapers, betting machines, pool and darts to boot. An oasis of 90s…
Open Today 11:00AM - 11:30PM
Bombos
Named after one of the oldest cocktails in the world: Bombos is a rich, strong cocktail with a lingering finish- guaranteed to start a party! Our bar…
Blind Tiger
Blind Tiger is an independently run bar based in a characterful timbered 17th-century building. Semi- hidden behind the facade of another building…
Open Today 5:00PM - 12:00AM
Montgomery's Tower
The modern building that now houses Montgomery's Tower stands on an historic site, close to the Welsh Bridge over the River Severn. It was here that…
Open Today 8:00AM - 12:00AM
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