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…
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…
Shop Shrewsbury
About Shop ShrewsburyThis July, we're celebrating Shrewsbury's brilliant shopping scene, and we want you to be part of it. Abandon the online…
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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…
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…
Spencer Jones - Work in Progress - SICFEST
Spencer Jones is doing a work in progress show. Should be good. Fingers crossed. Why not come and have a look at it. There will be some stupid songs.…
THE UK ROCK SHOW LIVE
The UK Rock Show makes its debut at The Buttermarket on Friday 10 July.Get ready to be transported back to the 80s heyday of classic rock – combining…
Introduction to linocut: Bold horizons
A relaxed intro to lino printing inspired by the Shropshire landscape. Come and get creative with us as we dive into the timeless craft of linocut…
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