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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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Wednesday Wildlings

Every Wednesday | Suitable for 18 months - 5 years oldShropshire Wildlife Trust's popular Wildlings sessions offer children the chance to become a…

17 June - 29 July 2026
10:30am - 12:00pm
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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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Shrewsbury's Big Read

Shrewsbury's young readers are invited to a very special day in the Town Square to celebrate the National Year of Reading.Shrewsbury's Big Read will…

25 July
10:00am - 3:00pm

so many things to do

Shrewsbury summer of wellbeing
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Shrewsbury Summer of Wellbeing

A community led celebration of calm, connection & creativity.Slow down, reconnect and celebrate our beautiful town.Browse Summer of Wellbeing…

18 July - 30 August 2025
9:00am - 5:00pm
Restaurant week
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Shrewsbury Restaurant Week 2026

Shrewsbury Restaurant Week celebrates Shrewsbury as a foodie’s heaven. Other cities and towns have Restaurant Weeks, but - like everything we do in…

25 October - 2 November 2025
9:00am - 11:00pm
Cassidy Janson
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CASSIDY JANSON SINGS CAROLE KING

Join Olivier award winner and leading lady Cassidy Janson as she embarks on her first ever solo tour.She will honour the music of icon Carole King…

1 July
7:30pm - 9:00pm
500 Miles
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500 Miles

Finn and his younger brother Charlie run away from their home in Yorkshire to avoid getting split up by their separating parents. They try to reach…

26 June - 2 July 2026
Les liasons dangerous
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National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses

ON SCREEN AT THE OLD MARKET HALLBased on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan…

2 July
11:00am - 1:30pm
Abakhan Sewing
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Bring Your Own Project Sewing Club

OverviewLet's sew with Abakhan!Bring Your Own Project Club is a monthly sewing session where you can use our Janome sewing machines and get support…

3 July
10:30am - 1:30pm
Watermelon Chronicles
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WATERMELON CHRONICLES

3-piece rock band from Shropshire playing covers with some original material too.

3 July
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Buttermarket
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Rammlied - the Ultimate Rammstein Tribute Act

Experience the sheer power and intensity of Rammstein like never before as Rammlied – the UK’s ultimate live tribute to Rammstein – take over The…

3 July
6:00pm - 11:00pm
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Modern Calligraphy for Beginners & Improvers

Saturday 11th April, 11.30amSaturday 6th June, 11.30amSaturday 4th July, 11.30amGet into the flow with modern calligraphy workshops run by Corrine…

31 January - 4 July 2026
11:30am - 1:30pm
Museum
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Summer Sizzle - BBQ Grill & Chill at The Café

Celebrate summer with a BBQ in the Museum Café. Drop in, enjoy the atmosphere, and soak up the seasonal flavours.£20 per person, kids £10. Unlimited…

4 July
12:00pm - 3:00pm

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