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…
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…
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…
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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…
Art Camp
A creative holiday workshop for young people aged 11–18, exploring drawing, printmaking and mixed media inspired by the museum collections.
SHE Meets - Summer Social
A welcoming, no-pressure meet-up for women to connect, chat and build community. Whether it's your first time or you're a regular, you'll be warmly…
Home Educators
New sessions at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery. Various workshops available for children age 5-11.First Friday of every month - morning and…
Yoga for All in the Park with Alana
Free community yoga in the park as part of Summer of Wellbeing. Come as you are. Followed by a community picnic with bring-and-share food, blankets…
Lampshade making workshop
Join Zoe from Mustard and Gray for a relaxed and creative three-hour workshop where you'll learn how to make your own contemporary drum lampshade…
Plant Swap with The Garden Room
A relaxing afternoon of tea, biscuits and plants. Tickets: £5 including a goodie bag and refreshments.
Heart of Wales Line Summer Fair
Join us for a celebration of local makers, businesses and communities from across the Heart of Wales Line. Held in the beautiful setting of St Mary's…
ROCKY HORROR SING-ALONG
Rocky Horror sing-alongs, drag entertainment, costumes and cult classic chaos.Rocky Horror Picture Show Sing-a-long + Karaoke + Quiz + DJsSaturday…
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