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…
British Folklore with Alix Chidley-Uttley & Amelia Foggin
Join folklorists Alix Chidley-Uttley and Amelia Foggin for a unique and informative evening as they discuss British Folklore. From Robin Hood to the…
Adjustable Silver Ring Making Workshop
Step into Artisan Lab and master the magic of silversmithing!This hands-on Thursday evening workshop invites you to shape, polish, and personalise…
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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!
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…
LUCY IRVING (clarinet)
Pop into St Alkmund's at lunchtime to hear Lucy Irving perform on the clarinet.
Explore the Wines of France
France is home to some of the world’s most famous wines and on this special evening we will take you on a whistle stop tour of five major French wine…
WINTER DANCE
A showcase of different styles and genres, from contemporary to classical ballet, generated from the dance programmes at Shrewsbury High School.Join…
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