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 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…
'A Christmas Carol' Tours
SAT 6th, SUN 7th & SAT 13th, SUN 14th December 2025Join our expert guides for a tour around the historic town of Shrewsbury as we re-visit some…
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.…
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,…
ALBERT HATES KARAOKE
Albert Hates Karaoke but Shrewsbury LOVE IT. Join us for the most popular night in Shrewsbury on a Thursday.PLEASE READ OUR AGE RESTRICTION POLICY
On Screen: DAVID GILMOUR LIVE IN ROME
ON SCREEN IN THE WALKER THEATREThe forthcoming film of David Gilmour's 2024 return to Rome's historic Circus Maximus as part of the Luck and Strange…
Meet the Makers: Georgi Panayotov winemaker & Linley Farm market garden
Join GlouGlou an evening experiencing the rich and untamed beauty of the Balkans through its natural wines and vibrant food.Georgi Panayotov, a…
Author Talk: Simon McCleave
TV scriptwriter and bestselling crime novelist, Simon McCleave, giving a free talk and Q&A at Shrewsbury Library.Simon's DI Ruth Hunter thrillers…
Ardal O'Hanlon
After an alarming experience at the supermarket, Ardal reflects on who he is as a man and a comedian. He examines his own ethnic and religious…
The Eminem Show by the talented James Wythes and his incredible live band.
Brace yourself for a journey through Eminem’s greatest hits, performed with passion and precision by the talented James Wythes and his incredible…
THE BARTELLS
Known for their hooky quirky post modern sound, The Bartells have gathered momentum in recent years, supporting ’90s heroes Cast and The Inspiral…
The Littlest Yak
This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an…
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