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
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…
Shropshire County Show
The Shropshire County Agricultural Show was created in the late nineteenth century when it was launched as part of the co-operative venture - The…
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…
so many things to do
Sketch Club Severn
A meeting of Sketch Club Severn at the beautiful Swan Hill Studios.Meet other artists, amateur and professional, to chat, draw and connect!
TOMMY J
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughs and jaw-dropping entertainment! Pantomime favourite Tommy J returns to Shrewsbury for one night only, fresh…
Alicia Gardener-Trejo Quartet
As part of a tour showcasing her debut album ‘Home/Lands’ Alicia Gardener-Trejo (baritone sax, Flute, bass flute) brings her exciting quartet to SJN…
MUSIC OF THE BEATLES BY CANDLELIGHT
The Music of The Beatles by Candlelight comes to Shrewsbury Abbey!Show 1: Doors 5.30pm / On stage 6.15pmShow 2: Doors 7.45pm / On stage…
The Freshwater Five
Deadman, Isle of Wight theatre company, will embark on a national tour The Freshwater Five in 2026 - a powerful new play that revisits one of the…
WALK RIGHT BACK
Immerse yourself in a wave of pure rock and roll nostalgia! Presented by the creators of That’ll Be The Day, this show recounts the tale of those two…
Royal Ballet on Screen: Woolf Works
ON SCREEN AT OLD MARKET HALLThe Royal BalletTHE ROYAL BALLET: WOOLF WORKSVirginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds – her…
GORDON BUCHANAN
GORDON BUCHANANLIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARSJoin award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan as he recounts thrilling encounters…
Introduction To Patchwork
Learn the basics from working with the rotary cutters, mats and rulers right the way through to quilting to create a simple disappearing 9 patchwork…
Stained glass love potion bottle workshop - Morning session
Get totally absorbed for 3 hours in our stained glass workshop. Experienced stained glass artist Caroline Scraps will provide all the materials and…
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