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
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.…
Shrewsbury Christmas Lights Switch On 2025
Shrewsbury's annual Christmas Lights Switch On returns Wednesday November 19th.Join us in The Square as Shrewsbury Town Council flip the switch and…
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,…
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Carducci String Quartet with baritone Roderick Williams
An evening dedicated to Schubert with international baritone and award-winning quartetFranz Schubert String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat major, Op. 125,…
BREAK THE RECORD
Break the Record’s high energetic performances coupled with their chemistry on and off stage, make them one of the finest and most electrifying…
Festive themed Linocut Workshop
In this Festive themed workshop we will guide you through the process of drawing, carving and printing your very own design which can be used…
Art workshop: Vintage magazine collage
Get ready to dive into a blast from the past with our vintage magazine collage event. Bring your creativity and let's make some unique…
Vintage Magazine Collage Workshop
Get ready to dive into a blast from the past with our Vintage Magazine Collage event. Bring your creativity and let's make some unique art!Collage…
Introduction to Overlocking
Are you ready to elevate your sewing skills? Join our Introduction to Overlocking Class, perfect for beginners or sewing enthusiasts who want to…
More Than Memories
Discover how memory shapes us in this collaborative exhibition, created with local dementia support groups as part of Shrewsbury Museum and Art…
The Dirty Rockin’ Scoundrels Live
The Dirty Rockin Scoundrels are a UK based Rock ‘n’ Roll band, bringing you the best music from the golden era of the 50’s and 60’s with an…
COMEDY SPECIAL: ED BYRNE, TOM WARD, ELEANOR TIERNAN
Our extended headline set star, at this special evening of comedy, is a certified legend of stand-up! With a TV career now in its third decade, ED…
Ed Byrne
Ed Byrne is a certified legend of stand-up comedy. With a TV career now in its third decade, Ed has regularly appeared on the likes of QI, Mock The…
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