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
Shrewsbury Food Festival
The Shrewsbury Food Festival brings together independent food producers, quality street food vendors, top chefs, local brewers and distillers, to…
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…
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…
so many things to do
MARK SIMMONS
As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, “Master of one-liners’” Mark Simmons had a ground-breaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two…
Carducci Quartet and Simon Callaghan
The dynamic Carduccis team up once again with pianist Simon CallaghanDmitri Shostakovich: Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 57Caroline Shaw:…
My Favourite Cake
Iran, 2024, rated 12, 94 minsPersian, subtitledA widowed woman defies social norms when she invites a charming stranger into her home for cake—and…
John Finn: The Work of the Deaf Blind Artist
Currently exhibiting in the Main Hall at the Bear Steps Art Gallery, for his third exhibition, is deaf blind artist John Finn. The third exhibition…
Beginners Jersey T-Shirt
Suitable for total beginners and a great introduction for working with jersey fabrics. On this course you will learn basic overlocking skills to put…
Natural bath bomb workshop
Join us for a super fun and hands-on experience where you'll learn to make your very own natural bath bombs from scratch! Perfect for a relaxing…
World War Two Day
Join us on Saturday 9 May for a free open day commemorating the time when Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings was a temporary barracks and training centre…
Alex Hitchcock Quartet
Following sold-out album launches in New York and London, Saxophonist and composer Alex Hitchcock brings a cutting-edge quartet with Joe Downard…
THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC
THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC return to Theatre Severn in 2026!Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts…
Steeleye Span
Shrewsbury Abbey is just the perfect setting for Steeleye Span to visit on their current tour – a unique and iconic group performing in a unique and…
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