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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

Salopian open art competition
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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.…

14 November - 5 January 2026
5:00pm - 5:00pm
Terrarium Workshop
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Terrarium Bottle Workshops

OverviewGet in touch with nature, bring out your creative side and take home your own mini-jungle in a jar.Learn how to make your own terrarium at…

20 January
11:00am - 12:30pm
Wrekin whiskies 2 Copy
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Whisky Tasting Friday 9th and 23rd January - Regional Ramble

About the eventKick 2026 off in style with a whisky tasting evening that focuses on some great drams from across Scotland The tasting will start at…

9 January
7:30pm - 9:30pm

so many things to do

Dick Whittington
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Dick Whittington

Brad Fitt is back in our next spectacular fun-filled family pantomime... Dick Whittington! Once again, the show will be written by the award-winning…

28 November - 2 December 2025
1:00pm - 4:30pm
The Superskas edit
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The SUPERSKAS LIVE

A live performance from The Superskas – the definitive live tribute band to SKA legends ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Superskas are an energetic eight-piece band…

16 January - 16 December 2025
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Library 3
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Hearing Aid drop-in clinic

NHS Hearing Loss Support Services: battery replacement, cleaning and servicing.Booking is essential with HLSS please call 01743 342168.

20 January - 20 December 2025
10:00am - 12:00pm
Buttermarket
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Darts Live in Concert – Greatest Hits Tour

Darts, who had a string of chart hits in the late 70s and early 80s including Daddy Cool/The Girl Can’t Help It, Come Back My Love, Boy From New York…

20 December
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Alberts shed
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RENEGADES: ROCK & ALTERNATIVE

Rock and alternative tracks spanning decades, with DJ Molby and Oli at the helm.Third Saturday of the month🎶 DJs all night🎟️ Free…

15 November - 20 December 2025
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Gordon hendricks
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Gordon Hendricks is ELVIS – Christmas Show Special

Gordon Hendricks is ELVIS – Christmas Show Special!Gordon brings his fabulous show back to The Buttermarket in Shrewsbury after sold out concerts…

21 December
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Library 3
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Rhyme Time

Join Shrewsbury Library every Monday for rhymes and songs for children up to five years old. The session encourages families to share books and…

27 January - 22 December 2025
10:30am - 11:00am
Childrens holiday sewing club
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Children's Christmas Party Sewing Club

Come and enjoy a Festive fun craft session and join our group for a couple of hours. Fancy dress optional.What they sew will depend upon their age…

22 December
10:30am - 1:00pm
Josie with wreth
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Natural Christmas Decorations

Get into the festive spirit with a naturally beautiful workshop at The Cut. Evergreens have been used as midwinter decorations for centuries — join…

22 December
10:30am - 3:30pm
Father Christmas Shrewsbury
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Meet Father Christmas

For available times, please see booking pageMeet Father Christmas at his Traditional Museum Workshop! Don't miss this opportunity to make magical…

29 November - 23 December 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm

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