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
Coracle World Championships
The River Severn in Shrewsbury will be filled with thrills and spills as the Coracle World Championships returns this September!The event will see…
THE LAST LAUGH
The Last Laugh is a “brilliant” (The Telegraph) smash-hit, West End play which imagines three of Britain’s all-time greatest comedy heroes – Tommy…
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…
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The Great Rock’n’Roll Experience Show
Get ready to turn back time and crank up the volume in the Main Arena of The Buttermarket…The Great Rock'n'Roll Experience is rolling into town on…
Spotlight Talks at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Join us at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings for a series of talks run by our knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers. These talks are free, but…
Off the Shelf – Lies, Spies and Aprons
The Netley Lodge Minute book, 1840-1865Join Senior Archivist Sal Mager for a 15-minute talk as she introduces us to this unique document which…
Legally Blonde
“Omigod you guys!”Following last year’s success of The Addams Family, Shrewsbury High School invites you once again to join us for another…
COUNTERFEIT STONES
Why pay a fortune to see ants in a stadium when for a fraction of the price you can get up close and smell the faking brilliance of the Counterfeit…
Mamma Mia! Cruise (18+)
‘MAMMA MIA HERE I GO AGAIN!!’ Join us to be your very own ‘Dancing Queen’ You know ‘The Name Of The Game’ by now! 7:00pm start with a 3-hour cruise…
HAMZA YASSIN: MY LIFE BEHIND THE LENS
Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour My Life Behind…
PHIL MEALEY
BAFTA award-winning writer, actor and singer, Phil Mealey, invites you to a warm, funny and heartfelt celebration of his work and the people, places…
Bongo's Bingo
Are you ready for another crazy night of Bongo's Bingo?NEVER BEEN TO BONGO'S BINGO BEFORE?Grab the squad and head to the ORIGINAL bingo rave…
Disconnect to Reconnect with Nature
What happens when you take away phones, step outside, and reconnect with the natural world?Join us for an inspiring talk with Ian, co-founder…
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