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
LOOPFEST 2026
LOOPFEST is a three-day multi-venue music festival in Shrewsbury, Shropshire held on Fri 1st to Sun 3rd May 2026.This is one of Shropshire’s - and…
Severn Hospice Dragon Boat Festival 2026
Get your oars at the ready as the annual Severn Hospice Dragon Boat Festival returns! It is a fantastic weekend out for both participants and…
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…
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Spotlight Talks at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Join us at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings for a series of talks run by our knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers. These talks are free, but…
Moving On With The Sewing Machine
Let's Sew with Abakhan!Sew Much Fun: Moving On with Your Sewing Machine.So… you know how to thread your machine and sew a straight line - brilliant!…
MUSIC OF COLDPLAY BY CANDLELIGHT
Show 1: Doors 5.30pm / On stage 6.15pmShow 2: Doors 7.45pm / On stage 8.30pmLicensed bar. Coffee and cake bar.Calling all Coldplay fans… you’ve been…
Drawn Makers Market
Join us at the Dye House on Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 April 2026 as the popular Drawn Collective is returns to Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings for it's…
Badly Drawn Boy – live and in conversation with Chris Hawkins (BBC 6 Music)
BADLY DRAWN BOY LIVE & IN CONVERSATIONHosted by Chris Hawkins (BBC 6 Music)An intimate evening of songs, stories and conversation spanning an…
At the Rainbow's End
3pm & 7pm showsThese FREE play readings contain 'real' older LGBT people's stories about homophobia and transphobia in 'care' settings.At the…
Grief Café
EVERY MONDAYHosted by Merryn Tenalach, Grief Tender and Doula, the Grief Café is open to anyone experiencing any form of grief; the breaking down of…
Off the Shelf – Lies, Spies and Aprons
The Netley Lodge Minute book, 1840-1865Join Senior Archivist Sal Mager for a 15-minute talk as she introduces us to this unique document which…
Legally Blonde
“Omigod you guys!”Following last year’s success of The Addams Family, Shrewsbury High School invites you once again to join us for another…
Mamma Mia! Cruise (18+)
‘MAMMA MIA HERE I GO AGAIN!!’ Join us to be your very own ‘Dancing Queen’ You know ‘The Name Of The Game’ by now! 7:00pm start with a 3-hour cruise…
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