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
The Salopian Open Art Exhibition
This bi-annual open competition exhibition has no set theme and welcomes work in all media, from drawing and painting to printmaking, 3D and digital.…
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,…
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…
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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,…
Museum Babies
A weekly drop-in, sensory play session for pre-walking babies aged 0-18 months, specially designed to help develop babies' physical and social…
Fish Boy
One boy's fin-tastic quest to save his river.A story of our times, this poignant yet joyful adventure will captivate audiences of all ages.Follow…
In All My Holy Mountain - A celebration of Mary Webb
Poet Roger Garfitt will perform his acclaimed work; a celebration of one of Shropshire's most revered authors, accompanied by music written by Nikki…
Acrylic painting
This is a hands-on workshop designed for beginners and hobbyists in acrylic painting. You'll learn essential techniques, blending, layering, brush…
GABBA GABBA HEY! DJS
GABBA GABBA HEY! Shropshire’s only alternative all-nighter!
Taylormania
The award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time is back!Katy Ellis, a…
Simon Yates: Pleasure & Pain
Presented by Speakers from the Edge.Touching the Void mountaineer, Simon Yates, is a veteran of over eighty expeditions to high/remote mountains…
ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE [SHREWSBURY]
Every other Wednesday at 8:30pm it’s Albert’s Songwriters Showcase.Expect to see amazingly creative musicians delivering stellar performances at…
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