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Events

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.

Featured Events

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Severn Hospice Dragon Boat Festival 2026

Get your oars at the ready as the annual Severn Hospice Dragon Boat Festival returns! It is a fantastic weekend out for both participants and…

18 July - 19 July 2026
8:00am - 4:00pm
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Adjustable Silver Ring Making Workshop

Step into Artisan Lab and master the magic of silversmithing!This hands-on Thursday evening workshop invites you to shape, polish, and personalise…

5 February - 16 April 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Shropshire County Show

The Shropshire County Agricultural Show was created in the late nineteenth century when it was launched as part of the co-operative venture - The…

23 May
9:00am - 5:00pm

so many things to do

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Sketch Club Severn

A meeting of Sketch Club Severn at the beautiful Swan Hill Studios.Meet other artists, amateur and professional, to chat, draw and connect!

7 February
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Sketch Club Severn

A meeting of Sketch Club Severn at the beautiful Swan Hill Studios.Meet other artists, amateur and professional, to chat, draw and connect!

7 February
11:00am - 1:00pm
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TOMMY J

Get ready for a night of non-stop laughs and jaw-dropping entertainment! Pantomime favourite Tommy J returns to Shrewsbury for one night only, fresh…

7 February
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Alicia Gardener-Trejo Quartet

As part of a tour showcasing her debut album ‘Home/Lands’ Alicia Gardener-Trejo (baritone sax, Flute, bass flute) brings her exciting quartet to SJN…

7 February
8:00pm - 9:30pm
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MUSIC OF THE BEATLES BY CANDLELIGHT

The Music of The Beatles by Candlelight comes to Shrewsbury Abbey!Show 1: Doors 5.30pm / On stage 6.15pmShow 2: Doors 7.45pm / On stage…

7 February
7:30pm - 9:45pm
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Martin Kemp: BACK TO THE 80s DJ set DAY PARTY!

The Spandau Ballet and Eastender’s star is back!  He’ll be taking to the decks and spinning all the best of the hits from the 80’s – as he returns to…

7 February
4:00pm - 11:00pm
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The Freshwater Five

Deadman, Isle of Wight theatre company, will embark on a national tour The Freshwater Five in 2026 - a powerful new play that revisits one of the…

6 February - 8 February 2026
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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WALK RIGHT BACK

Immerse yourself in a wave of pure rock and roll nostalgia! Presented by the creators of That’ll Be The Day, this show recounts the tale of those two…

8 February
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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Royal Ballet on Screen: Woolf Works

ON SCREEN AT OLD MARKET HALLThe Royal BalletTHE ROYAL BALLET: WOOLF WORKSVirginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds – her…

9 February
7:15pm - 9:30pm
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GORDON BUCHANAN

GORDON BUCHANANLIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARSJoin award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan as he recounts thrilling encounters…

9 February
7:30pm - 9:30pm

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