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
Wednesday Wildlings
Every Wednesday | Suitable for 18 months - 5 years oldShropshire Wildlife Trust's popular Wildlings sessions offer children the chance to become a…
A Tour of the Inns of Shrewsbury
A Tour of the Inns of Shrewsbury within the Loop with Russell GameExplore Shrewsbury's cosiest inns and uncover their stories on this fun, laid-back…
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…
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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…
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…
Jane Austen in the Countryside
Join local historical dressmaker Holly Kirby for an illustrative talk on Jane Austen featuring readings and costume exhibits. £5, please book with…
Music Hall Behind The Scenes Tour
Your tour guide will reveal centuries of history in a behind the scenes tour of the complex array of important historic buildings which we now know…
A Comedy Tapas 1 - Shrewsbury International Comedy festival
A Comedy Tapas is fast-paced fun.There will be a number of comedians doing short bits. No one will like them all, but everyone will like some… Just…
Chris O'Neill - 55 Minutes of adequately amusing Jokes - SICFest
As the title says.. Chris O’Neill who usually presents format and compilation shows will make you laugh ..adequately ..enough that you will leave…
An Audience with Clinton Baptiste - SICFest
As seen on Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights… the world-renowned clairvoyant, medium and psychic is coming to Theatre Severn!He will be here to conjure up…
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