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…
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 Storybook Trail
Celebrate the joy of reading and explore Shrewsbury with our unique Storybook Trail - featuring beautiful illustrations by artist Sarah Millin.…
so many things to do
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…
LOOP SESSIONS – VOL 4
An all-day showcase of local talent, from folk and blues to rock and punk.Drave + War Gun + Giant and the Georges + Two Blank Pages + The Shire-ish…
Learn the Art of Making Mitsuro Hikime Jewellery
Discover the beauty of Mitsuro Hikime, a unique wax-working method used to create naturally flowing, organic textures in jewellery and sculpture. In…
Reiki & Indian Head Massage Treatments
A 30-minute Reiki or Indian Head Massage treatment as part of the Summer of Wellbeing programme - £30 for a chance to pause, reset and take some time…
World Breastfeeding Week Picnic
Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2026! All welcome at any stage of your feeding journey - bring siblings, support network and come meet other…
Summer Stories from the Shire - Horse Power
Join artist Sarah Evans and story-teller Jake Evans for one of their four sessions this summer. Art activities are interspersed with storytelling…
Sketch Club Severn – Abbey Sketching
A relaxed sketching session outdoors, taking inspiration from the Abbey and its surroundings.
Creative Writing Workshop
Think writing isn’t for you? Same. It’s complicated. This workshop is for overthinkers, underachievers, daydreamers, and anyone who has an idea and…
Art Camp
A creative holiday workshop for young people aged 11–18, exploring drawing, printmaking and mixed media inspired by the museum collections.
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