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
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…
LOOPFEST 2026
LOOPFEST is a three-day multi-venue music festival in Shrewsbury, Shropshire held on Fri 1st to Sun 3rd May 2026.This is one of Shropshire’s - and…
Shrewsbury Food Festival
The Shrewsbury Food Festival brings together independent food producers, quality street food vendors, top chefs, local brewers and distillers, to…
so many things to do
Shrewsbury Spring Celebration Trail
A giant rabbit has arrived in Shrewsbury Town Square!He's a bit of a mystery, but word is that if you follow the trail and find the letters, you'll…
Greenhous Easter Hunt
Join us at the town shop for a fun-filled Easter Scavenger Hunt! Children can follow a trail of simple clues around the showroom to solve a puzzle…
The Palmer's Guild of Ludlow
Forging Fraternity in Late Medieval SocietyJoin medieval historian Dr Rachael Harkes at Shropshire Archives as she explores what it meant to be a…
Learn to identify butterflies
Butterfly expert Dr Simon Spencer will show how to identify a variety of butterflies through their markings, flight patterns, and other…
ALASTAIR McGOWAN
Alistair will use the comedy and impressions for which he is known and loved, play a number of short piano pieces by Glass, Amy Beach, Shostakovich,…
Joel Dommett
HAPPY IDIOTJoel returns to his stand-up roots with a brand-new show. With glamorous tales from behind the camera and less glamorous anecdotes of…
Charity Quiz Night
Quiz master Tony Price hosts a charity quiz by Lanyon Bowdler, raising money for Little Stars and Severn Valley Rescue.The quiz is suitable for all…
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…
NTLive: All My Sons (15 tbc)
National Theatre LiveALL MY SONSby Arthur Millerdirected by Ivo Van Hovedesign by Jan Versweyveld Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne…
Nick Harper - 58 Fordwych Rd
It is nothing short of criminal, that Nick Harper is one the UK’s best kept musical secrets. Those who have witnessed the spellbinding, one-man show…
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