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
Wednesday Wildlings
Every Wednesday | Suitable for 18 months - 5 years oldShropshire Wildlife Trust's popular Wildlings sessions offer children the chance to become a…
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival Gala Show
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival returns in 2026 and culminates in a raucous Gala show at Theatre Severn.The festival will run from the 8 -12…
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…
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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…
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…
Portrait painting with Jacob Gourley
Organised by resident artist Jacob Gourley, these are portrait painting day workshops with a professional model, aimed at supplementing the very…
Hasan Al-Habib - Work in Progress Show
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival presents Hasan Al-Habib. Hasan is an award-winning stand-up comedian, writer & actor.A practising…
Eric Rushton - Work in Progress Show
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival Presents Eric Rushton. Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award-winning Eric Rushton presents a Work In Progress…
Lindsey Santoro - Work in Progress
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival presents Lindsey Santoro. Having enjoyed remarkable success at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, winning Next…
Samantha Day - Work in Progress
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival presents Samantha Day. What should you do when it’s clear that you’ve chosen the wrong partner, or the wrong…
Stuart Goldsmith - Work in Progress
Stuart Goldsmith is an internationally award-winning Climate Comedian and speaker.His climate comedy has been featured widely across press and media…
Jane Austen in the Countryside
Join local historical dressmaker Holly Kirby for an illustrative talk on Jane Austen featuring readings and costume exhibits. £5, please book with…
Music Hall Behind The Scenes Tour
Your tour guide will reveal centuries of history in a behind the scenes tour of the complex array of important historic buildings which we now know…
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