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…
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival Gala Show
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival returns in 2026 and culminates in a raucous Gala show at Theatre Severn.The festival will run from the 8 -12…
Shrewsbury's Big Read
Shrewsbury's young readers are invited to a very special day in the Town Square to celebrate the National Year of Reading.Shrewsbury's Big Read will…
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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…
TALKING HORSES + HOMEGROWN + PAPERBOY
Free Entry before 10PM
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Experience the world’s most prestigious wildlife photography exhibition as it arrives in Shrewsbury.Celebrating its sixty-first year, this globally…
Local Artists Exhibition
Back by popular demand, once again, Belle Vue Arts Festival offers a vibrant celebration of local creativity at our annual Local Artists Exhibition.…
Gin Therapy - Best Gins of 2026 so far!
Love Gin? Want the best for your table? Then come with us on a journey to discover the best gins of 2026 so far.Do you suffer from the fear of…
ADRIANA BROWNLEE
Adriana Brownlee is a leading British mountaineer, certified paragliding pilot and adventure athlete. She is the youngest woman to have climbed the…
LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU
A brand-new unforgettable concert show celebrating the music and energy of the UK’s biggest selling artist of the 90s… Robbie Williams. Featuring…
Rock Choir presents: The Power of Song
Join Rock Choir for a spectacular afternoon of music at the magnificent Shrewsbury Abbey. The Power of Song brings together the stirring voices of…
Virginia Woolf’s Night & Day (12A)
A vibrant reimaging of Virginia Woolf’s comedic novel.Katharine Hilbery struggles between family duty, marriage pressure, and her hidden ambition to…
THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY
Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story. Using huge projection photos and original film footage,…
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