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
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…
Magic Lantern to Multiplex: a history of cinema and its architecture
Dive into the cool evolution of cinema and its iconic buildings, from old-school magic lanterns to today's multiplex.
Josh Jones: I Haven’t Won The Lottery So Here’s Another Tour
After his 2023/24 sell-out smash tour Gobsmacked, this marvellous Manc is back with his best show yet.A TV favourite, and now an aspiring doctor’s…
THE SHOOP SHOOP SHOW
‘Turn Back Time’ with an exhilarating music-led production with a party atmosphere, led by powerhouse vocalist Rachael Hawnt, the winner of ITV’s…
Eggs and Nests
A drop-in event at The Cut. Learn all about birds’ eggs and nests, ready for Easter. Explore our collection of perfect replicas and real nests and…
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