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
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…
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 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…
Shop Shrewsbury
About Shop ShrewsburyThis July, we're celebrating Shrewsbury's brilliant shopping scene, and we want you to be part of it. Abandon the online…
Storytelling with Jake
Free for all - just turn up.Gather beneath the trees for a magical morning of storytelling with professional storyteller Jake Evans. Filled with…
Bongo's Bingo
A raucous, filthy night of fun and games at the Buttermarket.
MODERN LITERATURE + WAX FUTURES + MONOXIDE BROTHERS
Albert and those folk at @thesalopianmixtape have got a cracking line up to see July out!Free Entry!So come on down and SUPPORT. YOUR. SCENE!
THE FRIDAY NITE mix LIVE DJ sets
Every friday night, Oil's upstairs bar plays host to local selectors. A cross-pollination of genres from one week to the next – hip-hop to house,…
Kids T-Shirt Tie Dye Workshop
A creative tie-dye workshop for children. Booking essential via www.blastskates.com
SONIC BOOM!
Award-winning high energy rock/pop band from Shropshire. These guys put on a show that’s not one to miss!Free Entry if you’re in before 9PM!Please…
LOOP SESSIONS – VOL 4
An all-day showcase of local talent, from folk and blues to rock and punk.Drave + War Gun + Giant and the Georges + Two Blank Pages + The Shire-ish…
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