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
The Work in Shrewsbury Festival 2027
THE ENTITLED SONS
The Entitled Sons are one of the UK’s most exciting emerging rock bands. Made up of brothers Billy, Charlie, Raffey and Laurie, alongside bassist…
DRAWN Contemporary Fair.
A DRAWN twist on what you'd expect from an Art Fair! Original art, unexpected discoveries and a fresh take!Join us at Shrewsbury Museum & Art…
so many things to do
Extended History of Shrewsbury Series 1 Episode 5: Norman Society
Social structures and the Domesday Book, the power of the Church, the founding of Shrewsbury Abbey, other religious houses in Shropshire and facts…
Mad Jack's Comedy Club - November 2026
Tom Ward is an award winning comedian from London. He has appeared on ‘Live at The Apollo’ & ‘Live from The BBC’ (BBC), ‘Roast Battle’ , ‘Stand…
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Get ready for a musical extravaganza bursting with colour, fun, and unforgettable songs as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the beloved…
Rent the Musical
Curtain Call returns to the Walker Theatre with Rent the Musical, Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical. Loosely based…
Soaper + Ned Ludd + Special guest
Gloomy Noise returns for its third showcase, bringing a heavy night of noise rock, punk and alt rock to Albert’s Shed. Entry is completely free all…
Infant feeding peer support- drop in
Trained peer supporters will be at the library to support you in the following areas:Thinking about how to feed your babyStarting your breastfeeding…
Bettany Hughes: Uncovering Ancient Egypt
Step into the golden sands of Ancient Egypt with award-winning historian Bettany Hughes as she brings the land of the pharaohs vividly to life. With…
Hwan Hee Kim (piano)
Korean musicologist and pianist Hwan Hee Kim is already making a name for himself as a student and exponent of the ‘Korean sound’ of…
Portrait painting with Jacob Gourley
Organised by resident artist Jacob Gourley, these are portrait painting day workshops with a professional model, aimed at supplementing the very…
Mitsuro Hikime
Discover the traditional Japanese art of Mitsuro Hikime and create your own unique piece of jewellery.In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to…
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