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
Halloween Ghost Tours of Shrewsbury 2025
NOW FULLY BOOKEDJoin us for a ghost tour around Shrewsbury town. Learn about the history of the town and the ghosts that haunt within the loop of the…
Late Night at the Market Hall
Sept 6 | Nov 1 | Dec 6Experience the market hall by night, tuning into its twilight vibes. Enjoy flavours from around the world, wine and gin bars,…
Shrewsbury Christmas Lights Switch On 2025
Shrewsbury's annual Christmas Lights Switch On returns Wednesday November 19th.Join us in The Square as Shrewsbury Town Council flip the switch and…
so many things to do
HAYSEED DIXIE
Hayseed Dixie began one innocent Summer day in 2000 when John Wheeler and Mike Daly drank roughly enough whiskey to float a battleship from the…
Carducci String Quartet with baritone Roderick Williams
An evening dedicated to Schubert with international baritone and award-winning quartetFranz Schubert String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat major, Op. 125,…
The Metropolitan Opera: La Sonnambula
ON SCREEN AT OLD MARKET HALLThe Metropolitan OperaTHE METROPOLITAN OPERA: LA SONNAMBULAFollowing triumphant Met turns in Roméo et Juliette, La…
JAM NIGHT
Jam Night at Albert’s Shed is BACK! Every Tuesday from 8pm.
WATERMELON CHRONICLES
3-piece rock band from Shropshire playing covers with some original material too
GABBA GABBA HEY! DJS
GABBA GABBA HEY! Shropshire’s only alternative all-nighter!
Wednesday Wildlings
Every Wednesday | Suitable for 18 months - 5 years oldShropshire Wildlife Trust's popular Wildlings sessions offer children the chance to become a…
Screen printing workshop
Perfect for people who would like to dip their toes into the waters of screen printing, or have tried screen printing before and would like a few…
Artisan Soap Making Workshop
Choose from exfoliating clay and essential oils to create a unique bar perfect for giving or keeping With 4x100g bars to make, decorate them with…
BETH NIELSEN CHAPMAN & JUDIE TZUKE
Join two of the most revered female singer-songwriters for an evening of unparalleled music.Beth Nielsen Chapman and Judie Tzuke will appear together…
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