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
The Work in Shrewsbury Festival 2027
DRAWN Contemporary Fair.
A DRAWN twist on what you'd expect from an Art Fair! Original art, unexpected discoveries and a fresh take!Join us at Shrewsbury Museum & Art…
THE ENTITLED SONS
The Entitled Sons are one of the UK’s most exciting emerging rock bands. Made up of brothers Billy, Charlie, Raffey and Laurie, alongside bassist…
so many things to do
Extended History of Shrewsbury Series 1 Episode 5: Norman Society
Social structures and the Domesday Book, the power of the Church, the founding of Shrewsbury Abbey, other religious houses in Shropshire and facts…
Mad Jack's Comedy Club - November 2026
Tom Ward is an award winning comedian from London. He has appeared on ‘Live at The Apollo’ & ‘Live from The BBC’ (BBC), ‘Roast Battle’ , ‘Stand…
Infant feeding peer support- drop in
Trained peer supporters will be at the library to support you in the following areas:Thinking about how to feed your babyStarting your breastfeeding…
Bettany Hughes: Uncovering Ancient Egypt
Step into the golden sands of Ancient Egypt with award-winning historian Bettany Hughes as she brings the land of the pharaohs vividly to life. With…
Hwan Hee Kim (piano)
Korean musicologist and pianist Hwan Hee Kim is already making a name for himself as a student and exponent of the ‘Korean sound’ of…
Portrait painting with Jacob Gourley
Organised by resident artist Jacob Gourley, these are portrait painting day workshops with a professional model, aimed at supplementing the very…
Mitsuro Hikime
Discover the traditional Japanese art of Mitsuro Hikime and create your own unique piece of jewellery.In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to…
Arts Cafe: Unlocking the Inner Canvas with Bethany Rivers
Have you ever had an idea, memory or feeling that you wanted to express creatively, but couldn't quite find the right words, colours or images to…
A Christmas Carol
Dickens Theatre Company present A Christmas Carol as part of their Revision on Tour programme, staging exciting adaptations of classic English GCSE…
Captain Fantastic and the Rocket Man Band
Celebrating more than five decades of amazing music and showmanship from legendary British singer, pianist and composer Sir Elton John. Featuring the…
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