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 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…
Shrewsbury Storybook Trail
Celebrate the joy of reading and explore Shrewsbury with our unique Storybook Trail - featuring beautiful illustrations by artist Sarah Millin.…
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…
Tea & Biscuits Presents: Beach Please 2!
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water......Tea & Biscuits' summer spectacular Beach Please is back and Beachier than ever!…
LOOP SESSIONS – VOL 5
A stacked bill of indie, punk and alternative acts from Shropshire and beyond.Mr G and the Faith Healers + Retail Store + The Endings + Cosmic Rays +…
Shrewsbury Summer of Music 2026
Following the success of last year’s Summer of Music programme, Shrewsbury Town Council is delighted to announce an expanded programme of free music…
Sketch Club Severn – Brass Band Sketching
A sketching session while the brass band plays.
Meanderings
Tuesdays from 5.45pm - 6.30pmAfter-work sessions at the Unitarian Church, reflecting on themes of building hope, resilience and connection with self…
Lunchtime Meditations
Wednesdays, 12.30 - 1pm For those looking for a little bit of peace and quiet in their busy day, with gentle music, poetry and meditation. Anyone is…
Experiences for Everyone – Summer Sessions
A drop-in volunteering programme supporting hands-on activities with visitors in the museum galleries over the summer holidays. Wednesdays, 22 July…
Beaded or Charm Necklace Workshop
A jewellery-making workshop creating your own beaded or charm necklace.
Summer Improvised Comedy Workshops
Tickets from £5Every Thursday in AugustAre you a fan of "Dropout" or "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"Are you sometimes told that you're "too much?" Do you…
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