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
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…
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's Big Read
Shrewsbury's young readers are invited to a very special day in the Town Square to celebrate the National Year of Reading.Shrewsbury's Big Read will…
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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…
ALFIE MOORE: ACOPALYPSE NOW
The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell? And can we avoid the…
JESS ROBINSON: ELTON REIMAGINED
Elton John’s greatest hits are reimagined by multi-award-winning comedian and singer Jess Robinson (Radio 4’s Dead Ringers, Channel 4’s The Last…
THE NORTHERN THREADS + PACIFICAZE + ANNA SILVERS
Albert and those folk at @thesalopianmixtape have got a treat for you!Anna Silvers is an emerging artist with a warm, distinctive voice, memorable…
Rebuilding (PG)
Filmed against the rapturous backdrop of southern Colorado, Rebuilding follows Dusty, a reserved, divorced father whose ranch burned down in a…
Floral glass painting
Join us at Shrewsbury Library for a relaxed, morning of glass painting. You’ll use gold outliner and jewel-like paints to create a floral design with…
Step into the Wild!
Join us for a fascinating talk with local professional wildlife photographer, Terry Moore who will take you behind the lens and deep into the natural…
Next Steps with the Overlocker at Abakhan
Take your overlocking skills to the next level! This class is designed for those who have a basic understanding of their overlocker and are ready to…
Shrewsbury Festival Of Model Railways
A Celebration of Model Railways, Engineering and CreativityStep into the fascinating world of model railways at the Shrewsbury Festival of Model…
Ruby Wax
RUBY WAXABSOLUTELY FAMOUSIt’s almost easier to say whom Ruby Wax DIDN’T meet, interview and coax fascinating insights from in her huge TV shows Ruby…
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