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 International Comedy Festival Gala Show
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival returns in 2026 and culminates in a raucous Gala show at Theatre Severn.The festival will run from the 8 -12…
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…
so many things to do
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…
JOEL DOMMETT: HAPPY IDIOT
Joel returns to his stand-up roots with a brand-new show. With glamorous tales from behind the camera and less glamorous anecdotes of first-time…
ELLA AL-SHAMAHI
BECOMING HUMANHost of BBC landmark show Human, palaeoanthropologist, TV presenter, explorer and stand-up comic Ella Al-Shamahi presents a talk on our…
LAID BLAK
We’re excited to be part of Everywhere At Once powered by The National Lottery this June.Taking place from 26-28 June, it’s the UK’s biggest music…
Bongo's Bingo
A raucous, filthy night of fun and games at the Buttermarket.
Family creative collage
Join us for a fun, hands-on family creative collage workshop full of colourful and crafty vibes. Bring the whole crew to dive into a world of…
Meet the Author - Helen Pugh
Join Helen Pugh, author of The Ablepreneur Advantage, which provides practical guidance and inspiration for entrepreneurs and small business owners…
Lego Club
Drop in every Saturday for our free Lego Club. All ages welcome - you're never too young or old to let your imaginations run wild with everyone's…
Shropshire Armed Forces Day
Join us at Shrewsbury Castle and Soldiers of Shropshire Museum for a family-friendly day full of activities to say thank you to our Armed Forces of…
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