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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.

so many things to do

Christmas light switch on
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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…

19 November
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Late Night House of Yum EDIT
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Winter Warmer at the Market Hall

Enjoy the market hall by night to celebrate the Christmas Lights Switch on this November. Explore boutique bars, delicious eateries and a selection…

19 November
4:30pm - 8:00pm
Late Night House of Yum EDIT
Event

Winter Warmer at the Market Hall

Enjoy the market hall by night to celebrate the Christmas Lights Switch on this November. Explore boutique bars, delicious eateries and a selection…

19 November
4:30pm - 8:00pm
Theatre severn
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COUNT ARTHUR STRONG IS CHARLES DICKENS

COUNT ARTHUR STRONG IS CHARLES DICKENS IN'A CHRISTMAS CAROL'Arthur delivers the Charles Dickens story and follows this with his own adaptation of the…

19 November
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Tanners christmas walk around
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Walk-Round Wines for Christmas

19th & 20th of NovemberIt seems Christmas is never more than a stone’s throw away. If you’re starting to think about which wines to enjoy with…

19 November - 20 November 2025
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Glou glou harvest supper
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LE BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU EST ARRIVÉ!

Be among the first to taste this year's fresh Nouveau, poured straight after release! Celebrate the arrival of the 2025 Beaujolais Nouveau with us,…

20 November
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Buttermarket
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The History of Rock – Celebrates Led Zeppelin and many more

Join the Buttermarket as they celebrate a rock line-up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time!As always they’ll be taking…

20 November
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Mad Dog 300x300
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MAD DOG MCREA

Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music.From self-penned songs of adventure,…

21 November
7:30pm - 12:00am
Patchwork
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Beginners Quilting

Beginners Quilting Class: Learn to Quilt with ConfidenceHave you been dabbling in patchwork and are now ready to take the next step? Or are you…

21 November
11:30am - 3:00pm
Castle
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Annual Lecture: Alan Mallinson, novelist and historian

The Soldiers of Shropshire Museum's Annual Lecture, to be held at Allington Hall, Shrewsbury SchoolWas the Battle of Waterloo won on the playing…

21 November
5:30pm - 7:30pm

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