Events

Please note: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation many of the events in Shrewsbury are being postponed and cancelled. Whilst we endeavour to keep our listings up to date, please contact event organisers before attending.

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If you’re looking for events in Shrewsbury, then look no further, there’s an event calendar packed with something for everyone.

With an independent cinema in an old market hall, the 29-acre Quarry Park and an impressive theatre sitting upon the river, Shrewsbury is at the heart of cultural activities in Shropshire.

Lockdown events in Shrewsbury

Our venues may be closed, but Shrewsbury is a hive of activity with events taking place virtually and across town.

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Shropshire Drive-In: Comedy Night

10th Jul 2020

6:00pm - 9:00pm

West Mid Showground

Gravel Hill Lane

SY1 2PF Shrewsbury

We could all do with a good giggle so we have put together a comedy night that will leave you howling with laughter! Come and...

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Made in Shropshire: Fair in the Square

11th Jul 2020

9:00am - 5:00pm

Every 2nd Saturday of the month the Made in Shropshire 'Fair in The Square' is carefully curated to ensure the best selection and variety of...

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Stand-Up Comedy Course - Shrewsbury International Comedy festival - Cancelled

4th to 18th Jul 2020

10:30am - 4:00pm

Shrewsbury Colleges Group - English Bridge Campus

Abbey Foregate

SY2 6AA Shrewsbury

This course will be run in association with Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival for the second year running. Festival Co-Director Kevin Bland said “Every year we’ve...

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Shropshire Drive-In: Comedy Night

10th Jul 2020

6:00pm - 9:00pm

West Mid Showground

Gravel Hill Lane

SY1 2PF Shrewsbury

We could all do with a good giggle so we have put together a comedy night that will leave you howling with laughter! Come and...

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Made in Shropshire: Fair in the Square

11th Jul 2020

9:00am - 5:00pm

Every 2nd Saturday of the month the Made in Shropshire 'Fair in The Square' is carefully curated to ensure the best selection and variety of...

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The Most Spectacular Show at Shropshire Drive-In

11th Jul 2020

2:00pm - 5:00pm

6:00pm - 9:00pm

West Mid Showground

Gravel Hill Lane

SY1 2PF Shrewsbury

Roll up, roll up, for The Most Spectacular Show Led by a Ringmaster, you will be led through a production of magical dance, singing, lights,...

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Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival - Cancelled

16th to 19th Jul 2020

Various locations

Be they Edinburgh Festival bound or preparing for tours, all performers at SIC Festival are at the top of their craft. In the space of...

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Shropshire Produce Market

18th Jul 2020

9:00am - 3:30pm

The Shropshire Produce Market brings the fields of Shropshire to Shrewsbury Square. There is a plethora of delicious food and drink to tempt people to...

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Sketching at the Mill

18th Jul 2020

10:00am - 4:00pm

Flaxmill Maltings Visitor Centre

Flaxivity Spring GardensDitherington

SY1 2SZ Shrewsbury

Every third Saturday of the month, April - October, we invite artists from all walks of life, to join us at the Flaxmill Maltings for...

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The Lord Chamberlain's Men Present Macbeth - Postponed to 2021

4th Aug 2020

7:30pm

Shrewsbury Castle and the Soldiers of Shropshire Museum

Castle Gates

SY1 2AT Shrewsbury

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN POSTPONED TO 2021 The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the UK’s premier all-male theatre company – with direct links to...

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Shrewsbury Flea: Antique and Collectors Fair

8th to 9th Aug 2020

9:00am - 3:00pm

West Mid Showground

Gravel Hill Lane

SY1 2PF Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Flea: antique and collectors fair is a fabulous mixture of antiques, collectables, antique furniture, vintage clothing & fabrics, architectural salvage, reclamation and just that...

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Virtually Shrewsbury Folk Festival

29th to 30th Aug 2020

West Mid Showground

Gravel Hill Lane

SY1 2PF Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury's annual Folk Festival is one of the top events of its kind in the country - but this summer the Folk Festival goes digital!...

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Mamma Mia Night

4th Sep 2020

7:00pm - 11:45pm

Sabrina Boat

Victoria Quay Victoria Ave

SY3 8LH Shrewsbury

Mamma Mia! Come and be the next dancing queen aboard Sabrina! You'll have a live DJ to play bangers long into the night, as well...

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Shrewsbury Food Festival and Shropshire Kids Fest Mega Event

5th to 6th Sep 2020

The Quarry Park

The Quarry Park

SY1 1JL Shrewsbury

September 2020 sees Shrewsbury Food Festival and Shropshire Kids Fest combine to create one MEGA event! This will mean double the fun, double the things...

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Shrewsbury Triathlon - Cancelled

6th Sep 2020

West Mid Showground

Gravel Hill Lane

SY1 2PF Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury hosts The 2020 ‘JT Hughes Group‘ Shrewsbury Sprint Triathlon & Quadrathlon. Now in its 10th year, it has adapted to your needs and will...

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Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo

8th Sep 2020

12:00pm

Old Market Hall

The Square

SY1 1LH Shrewsbury

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN AT THE OLD MARKET HALL FRIDA KAHLO This highly engaging film takes us on a journey through the life of one of...

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World Championship Coracle Race

11th Sep 2020

Pengwern Boat Club

Kingsland

SY3 7BD Shrewsbury

The River Severn in Shrewsbury will be filled with the thrills and spills of world championship coracle racing later this year as a major charity...

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Heritage Open Days

13th to 22nd Sep 2020

Various locations

Heritage Open Days are popping the corks for their 25th anniversary with the theme 'People Power'. The theme is in recognition of the 200th anniversary...

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