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 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'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…
Wednesday Wildlings
Every Wednesday | Suitable for 18 months - 5 years oldShropshire Wildlife Trust's popular Wildlings sessions offer children the chance to become a…
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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…
Shrewsbury Food Festival
The Shrewsbury Food Festival brings together independent food producers, quality street food vendors, top chefs, local brewers and distillers, to…
Gordon Hendricks is ELVIS - The King's Voice
Gordon Hendricks is ELVISGordon brings his fabulous show back to The Buttermarket in Shrewsbury after sold out concerts here in 2023, 2024 and…
EMMA KENNY’S KILLER COUPLES
Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror. After her triumphant The Serial Killer Next…
LLOYD & ANDERSON
Forty-eight years of history. One unforgettable night of stories, music and laughter with Chris Lloyd and Peter Anderson, the creators of Talon,…
THE FUGITIVES
We’re excited to be part of Everywhere At Once powered by The National Lottery this June.Taking place from 26-28 June, it’s the UK’s biggest music…
Rhyme Time
Join Shrewsbury Library every Monday for rhymes and songs for children up to five years old. The session encourages families to share books and…
NIGEL KENNEDY
Nigel Kennedy, one of the most distinctive violinists of his generation, returns home to the UK with Virtuoso, his first major tour in over fifteen…
Introduction to Dressmaking
On this course you will take an in-depth look into different dressmaking techniques as well as understanding how they work and how to attain the…
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