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 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…
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…
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…
so many things to do
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…
Introduction to linocut: Bold horizons
A relaxed intro to lino printing inspired by the Shropshire landscape. Come and get creative with us as we dive into the timeless craft of linocut…
A Political Brunch #1
A Political Brunch is a light hearted panel show best described as Have I Got News For You meets Question Time.The panel’s focus is on fun and some…
Beginners Free Motion Embroidery Class
This can also be known as Drawing with your Sewing Machine. We will look at the foot that is used to help the machine skim across the fabric and the…
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…
Tez Ilyaz - Tez things I hate about you - SICFEST
Tez will be performing his Work In Progress show ‘Tez Things I Hate About You’.The grumpiest uncle in showbiz is back with a brand-new show. See Tez…
Teddy Swims & Rag’n’Bone Man Brunch Party
Sam Murray as Teddy Swims/Rag n Bone Man Live on Stage (from 1pm)Plus Your Favourite Big-Voice Singalongs & Uplifting anthems Mixed By Our…
Paul Hilleard - Work in Progress - SICFEST
BBC New Comedian of the Year 2024, Channel 4 Sean Lock Finalist 2025, and winner of Chortle Hotshots 2026.Hailing from Pontypridd in the South-Welsh…
Wendy Wason – Bitchcraft (Work in Progress) SICFEST
Although – Wendy has had enough of men called on their bad behaviour using that term – Witchhunt. We all know in the old days they’d be hunting…
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