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
Shop Shrewsbury
EXTENDED! Now running through AugustThis July, we're celebrating Shrewsbury's brilliant shopping scene, and we want you to be part of it. Abandon the…
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 Storybook Trail
Celebrate the joy of reading and explore Shrewsbury with our unique Storybook Trail - featuring beautiful illustrations by artist Sarah Millin.…
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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…
Reiki & Indian Head Massage Treatments
A 30-minute Reiki or Indian Head Massage treatment as part of the Summer of Wellbeing programme - £30 for a chance to pause, reset and take some time…
Sketch Club Severn – Abbey Sketching
A relaxed sketching session outdoors, taking inspiration from the Abbey and its surroundings.
Creative Writing Workshop
Think writing isn’t for you? Same. It’s complicated. This workshop is for overthinkers, underachievers, daydreamers, and anyone who has an idea and…
Art Camp
A creative holiday workshop for young people aged 11–18, exploring drawing, printmaking and mixed media inspired by the museum collections.
SHE Meets - Summer Social
A welcoming, no-pressure meet-up for women to connect, chat and build community. Whether it's your first time or you're a regular, you'll be warmly…
Home Educators
New sessions at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery. Various workshops available for children age 5-11.First Friday of every month - morning and…
Yoga for All in the Park with Alana
Free community yoga in the park as part of Summer of Wellbeing. Come as you are. Followed by a community picnic with bring-and-share food, blankets…
Lampshade making workshop
Join Zoe from Mustard and Gray for a relaxed and creative three-hour workshop where you'll learn how to make your own contemporary drum lampshade…
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