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
COLLAGE NOW! Exhibition
COLLAGE NOW! is a curated exhibition celebrating contemporary collage, from cut paper and mixed media to assemblage and image layering. It is a show…
Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2026
Shrewsbury Folk Festival is where world-class music meets laid-back riverside vibes. Every August Bank Holiday, it brings together a brilliant mix of…
Coracle World Championships
The River Severn in Shrewsbury will be filled with thrills and spills as the Coracle World Championships returns this September!The event will see…
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SHAPARAK KHORSANDI
Having reassessed her life through the prism of an ADHD diagnosis in last year’s funny and moving memoir, one of Britain’s most beloved and most…
YOUNG MUSICIANS FROM PACKWOOD HAUGH SCHOOL
Pop into St Alkmund's for a lunchtime performance by some of Packwood Haugh School's young musicians.
IRELAND THE SHOW
If it’s all things Irish you like then this is the show for you!An all-star Irish cast of highly talented singers and performers are accompanied by…
Wine Tasting at GlouGlou
Our tastings, led by one of the Glou Crew or Iron & Rose team, will introduce you to new wines, tell you the stories behind them, informing and…
Wuthering Heights
Starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, Emerald Fennell directs this gothic romance based on Emily Brontë's novel: a tempestuous, cross-class love…
SHREWSBURY ABBEY – THE CATHEDRAL THAT NEVER WAS
In 1926, a hundred years ago to the day, if not the minute, a vote to create an Anglican Diocese of Shrewsbury, with Shrewsbury Abbey becoming its…
MATT FORDE
In his biggest live tour to date, leading political comedian Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance, Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal)…
Lino print workshop
Discover the art of Lino printing in this hands-on workshop. Learn carving techniques, experiment with textures, and create your own unique prints.…
What Not To Wear
An evening talk about personal adornment and grooming in the prehistory and Roman periods.Throughout history and prehistory, people have expressed…
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
Experience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen! The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection…
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