Halloween events

History on Tap: With Dr Kate Cherrell (Halloween Special)

This Halloween, join historian and author Dr Kate Cherrell for a journey into the darker side of Victorian history where death was everywhere,…

Hadestown: The Musical (ON SCREEN)

ON SCREEN AT THE OLD MARKET HALLWinner of eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre…

Scream (Open Door Cinema Club)

1996, rated 181h 51mOpen Door Cinema Club Presents Scream, Wes Craven’s sharp, self-aware slasher in which a masked killer begins terrorising the…

Shrewsbury Town Ghost Tours 2026

Join the Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery team for a ghost tour around Shrewsbury town. Learn about the history of the town and the ghosts that…

Boorman and the Devil (15)

The true story of how John Boorman made a big-budget sequel to The Exorcist, and how his surreal and unconventional film became a legendary…

Shrewsbury Halloween Folklore & Ghost Stories

Step into the candlelit cellars for an unforgettable Halloween experience:Fizz Reception – Begin the night with a sparkling welcome, enjoyed by…

High Anxiety (15)

This 1977 comedy film follows Dr. Richard Thorndyke, a psychiatrist with a severe fear of heights. He takes a job running the Psycho-Neurotic…

Halloween At The Museum

Visitors aged 2 to 8 can enjoy the Halloween At The Museum drop-in activities, mixing magical potions, writing spooky spells, creating Halloween…

Ghost Cruise on the River Severn

Experience Shrewsbury’s only Ghost Cruise this October. Step aboard the Sabrina Boat for a 45-minute evening cruise along the River Severn, where…

Shrewsbury Ghost Walking Tour

Discover the Haunting Secrets of ShrewsburyJoin us at 6:30pm by the Clive of India statue for a chilling 90-minute ghost walking tour through the…