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…
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…
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…
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 Library Behind the Scenes Tour
Go behind the scenes of one of the town's most historic buildings, Shrewsbury School until 1882 and Grade I and II listed home to Shrewsbury's public…
Wild Creatures - a mixed media art workshop for children
Let your child’s imagination run wild with a playful mixed media art workshop. Suitable for children 8yrs plus.Let you child's imagaination run wild…
Spotlight Talks at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Join us at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings for a series of talks run by our knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers. These talks are free, but…
LOOP SESSIONS – VOL 6
Two Rivers Deep + Pete Hubbard + 2 more acts TBAFree EntryAnother huge line-up of local legends playing Americana.Timings:Doors: from 17:00TBA: from…
Milk Street Summer Social
A community street social to round off the Summer of Wellbeing. Final details and logistics to be confirmed - check back!
Shrewsbury Storybook Trail
Celebrate the joy of reading and explore Shrewsbury with our unique Storybook Trail - featuring beautiful illustrations by artist Sarah Millin.…
Shop Shrewsbury
EXTENDED! Now running through AugustThis July, we're celebrating Shrewsbury's brilliant shopping scene, and we want you to be part of it. Abandon the…
Derwen College – All About Me
An exhibition created by students from Derwen College’s Nurture and Learning for Life programme, exploring identity, interests, strengths and…
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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