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
Late Night at the Market Hall
Sept 6 | Nov 1 | Dec 6Experience the market hall by night, tuning into its twilight vibes. Enjoy flavours from around the world, wine and gin bars,…
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.…
'A Christmas Carol' Tours
SAT 6th, SUN 7th & SAT 13th, SUN 14th December 2025Join our expert guides for a tour around the historic town of Shrewsbury as we re-visit some…
so many things to do
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Gilmore & Roberts
We are delighted to welcome contemporary folk/acoustic duo Gilmore & Roberts back to’ Live in the House’ and to our first show in the beautiful…
The Promised Land
Denmark, 2023, rated 15, 122 minsDanish, subtitledIn 18th-century Denmark, a poor soldier embarks on an ambitious quest to cultivate unclaimed land.…
R.E.M. by STIPE – the definitive live tribute
R.E.M. formed in 1980, in Athens, Georgia and by the mid-nineties earned the tagline ‘the biggest band on the planet’ from the music press.They…
ABBEY CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Shrewsbury Abbey’s ever-popular Christmas Fayre returns – a little earlier to save the last-minute rush!Come and browse the many stalls from the…
Live Pet Caricatures with Mark Bardsley
One of our favourite writer and illustrators, Mark Bardsley, will be here creating his brilliant on-the-spot pet portraits for you and signing copies…
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