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
A Tour of the Inns of Shrewsbury
A Tour of the Inns of Shrewsbury within the Loop with Russell GameExplore Shrewsbury's cosiest inns and uncover their stories on this fun, laid-back…
Adjustable Silver Ring Making Workshop
Step into Artisan Lab and master the magic of silversmithing!This hands-on Thursday evening workshop invites you to shape, polish, and personalise…
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…
so many things to do
Crochet for Beginners Class
Let's get creative with Abakhan!Discover the joy of crochet with our Beginners Crochet Class! This class is perfect for those who have never picked…
Luke Combs UK Tribute in concert + special guest
⭐️ Experience the Ultimate Tribute to country star Luke Combs with the Luke Combs UK band – live at The Buttermarket on Sunday 29 March 2026 ⭐️ Luke…
Open Door Cinema Club: The Breakfast Club
6.30pm doors - 7pm start of activities - 7.30pm film starts83mins, rated 15Five students - “a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a…
RUDE SCIENCE
Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts.On the…
JAM NIGHT
Jam Night at Albert’s Shed is BACK, and so is Tony Stanton as your host!Open Mic Night with full backline provided, all levels welcome.Every other…
Art Explorers
Spring has sprung in the museum! Drop in between 10.30am and 1.00 pm to squish, stamp, and swirl your own prints inspired by the spring themed…
The Royal Opera: Siegfried
ON SCREEN AT OLD MARKET HALLThe Royal Opera THE ROYAL OPERA: SIEGFRIEDMoments of transcendent beauty and heroic triumph sparkle in the third chapter…
Cats: Young Actors Edition
Discover the magical world of the Jellicle Cats in a purr-fectly brilliant 60-minute production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS: YOUNG ACTORS…
Clay Creatures
Get creative this Spring! Join us for a fun, hands-on Easter workshop and get creative with clay.Explore the museum's collection to spot animals,…
Children's Holiday Sewing Club
Let's sew with Abakhan!Children are increasingly keen to learn to sew for themselves, and we are all for learning a new practical skill. So we are…
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