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 Storybook Trail
Celebrate the joy of reading and explore Shrewsbury with our unique Storybook Trail - featuring beautiful illustrations by artist Sarah Millin.…
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…
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Art Explorers
Explore a process led approach to art using a range of materials and techniques inspired by the Summer Arts Trail Exhibition. Suitable for families…
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…
The Battle of Shrewsbury
Experience the epic clash of The Battle of Shrewsbury live, where history comes roaring back!The Battle of ShrewsburyJoin us for an engaging…
THRASHATOUILLE + BIOMECH + MAD SPANNER
Born to Lose Productions Presents…Due to popular demand and an upcoming album release, we are thrilled to announce the return of Thrashatouille!No…
Birth Month Tree Pendant Workshop
Drop in and create a wooden pendant or bracelet using woods from the Celtic birth month tree calendar. Using a mix of hand and treadle-powered tools…
Summer Stories from the Shire - Elephants on Parade
Join artist Sarah Evans and story-teller Jake Evans for one of their four sessions this summer. Art activities are interspersed with storytelling…
Creative Writing Workshop
Think writing isn’t for you? Same. It’s complicated. This workshop is for overthinkers, underachievers, daydreamers, and anyone who has an idea and…
Garden Safari
Join Shropshire Wildlife Trust for a tiny game hunt aimed at curious youngsters fascinated by mini-beasts of all sorts. Times: 10.30am, 12.30pm and…
Mamma Mia Line Dancing
Join the team at Pretty in Pink for a fun line dancing class celebrating ABBA ABBA ABBA!
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