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…
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…
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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…
KAI WIDDRINGTON: EVOLUTION
After dazzling audiences up and down the country, the smash-hit KAI – EVOLUTION tour is set to go back out on the road in 2026.Sharing his evolution…
A Night at the Theatre
Join us for an exciting evening of live performance as Shrewsbury College presents A Night at the Theatre, a vibrant end of year showcase celebrating…
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…
Hasan Al-Habib - Work in Progress Show
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival presents Hasan Al-Habib. Hasan is an award-winning stand-up comedian, writer & actor.A practising…
Eric Rushton - Work in Progress Show
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival Presents Eric Rushton. Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award-winning Eric Rushton presents a Work In Progress…
Lindsey Santoro - Work in Progress
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival presents Lindsey Santoro. Having enjoyed remarkable success at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, winning Next…
Samantha Day - Work in Progress
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival presents Samantha Day. What should you do when it’s clear that you’ve chosen the wrong partner, or the wrong…
Stuart Goldsmith - Work in Progress
Stuart Goldsmith is an internationally award-winning Climate Comedian and speaker.His climate comedy has been featured widely across press and media…
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