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The music scene in Shrewsbury is vibrant, diverse and exciting! From small intimate gigs through to world-famous superstars, you'll never be short of music options.

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Festivals

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…

1 May - 3 May 2026
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Festivals

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…

28 August - 31 August 2026
12:00pm - 6:30pm

so many things to do

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Ruth Notman Trio

Doors at 7pm for a 7.45pm startRuth Notman is a folk singer/songwriter from Nottingham who is, most notably, known for being one of the leading…

19 April
7:00pm - 9:00pm
John power
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John Power – Cast, The La’s, and Me

An Intimate Evening With Singer/Songwriter John Power John Power had the best rock’n’roll apprenticeship ever–playing bass as an 18-year-old inThe…

19 April
6:30pm - 10:00pm
RBO The Magic Flute
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The Royal Opera: The Magic Flute

ON SCREEN AT OLD MARKET HALLThe Royal Opera THE ROYAL OPERA: THE MAGIC FLUTEMozart’s fantastical opera glitters in David McVicar’s enchanting…

21 April
6:45pm - 9:00pm
Metallica
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METALLICA + GHOST HEAVY METAL NIGHT with Moretallica the definitive tribute PLUS Ghost UK

Moretallica return to The Butttermarket for a 2 hour headline set, bringing along special guests Ghost UK for the first time, for an hour of Ghost…

24 April
6:30pm - 11:00pm
Abbey Internal
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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…

25 April
6:15pm - 9:45pm
Badly drawn boy
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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…

26 April
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Abbey 2
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The Music of GEORGE MICHAEL – The Candlelight Concert

An Unforgettable Tribute in Glowing Candlelight Performed by 4 World Class Singers & an incredible live band!Prepare to be swept away by an…

2 May
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Live music at shrewsbury castle
Event

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…

1 May - 3 May 2026
RBO Eugene Onegin
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The Metropolitan Opera: Eugene Onegin

ON SCREEN AT OLD MARKET HALLThe Metropolitan OperaTHE METROPOLITAN OPERA: EUGENE ONEGINFollowing her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama…

5 May
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Carducci Quartet and Simon Callaghan

The dynamic Carduccis team up once again with pianist Simon CallaghanDmitri Shostakovich: Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 57Caroline Shaw:…

8 May
7:30pm - 9:00pm

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