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
Shrewsbury Restaurant Week 2026
Shrewsbury Restaurant Week celebrates Shrewsbury as a foodie’s heaven. Other cities and towns have Restaurant Weeks, but - like everything we do in…
Coracle World Championships
The River Severn in Shrewsbury will be filled with thrills and spills as the Coracle World Championships returns this September!The event will see…
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…
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Shrewsbury Summer of Wellbeing
A community led celebration of calm, connection & creativity.Slow down, reconnect and celebrate our beautiful town.Browse Summer of Wellbeing…
Shrewsbury Restaurant Week 2026
Shrewsbury Restaurant Week celebrates Shrewsbury as a foodie’s heaven. Other cities and towns have Restaurant Weeks, but - like everything we do in…
Heart of Wales Line Summer Fair
Join us for a celebration of local makers, businesses and communities from across the Heart of Wales Line. Held in the beautiful setting of St Mary's…
Workshop Taster Day – Fundraiser for Perches House
A relaxed creative taster day at English Bridge Studios raising funds for Perches House. Drop in throughout the day for gel printing, collage, lino…
Creative Writing Workshop - inspired by the theme of Journeys
Recommended ages 8 - 15 years old, but flexible!£12 per childPack your imagination and join an experienced teacher for a fun creative writing…
Find Your Sound - Free Drop In for Young People
Discover your voice, write original songs, and experience what it's like to record in a real music production environment. Whether you're already a…
Lines & Loops, Doodles & Drawings - Free Drop In for Young People
Join Jamila to play with lines, music and colour. Take part on your own or collaborate with others, no drawing experience needed. Drop-in session…
Floating Soundbath with Serenity Waves
A floating soundbath experience with Serenity Waves.
Summer Stories from the Shire - The Bird Kingdom
Join artist Sarah Evans and story-teller Jake Evans for one of their four sessions this summer. Art activities are interspersed with storytelling…
Creative Writing Workshop
Think writing isn’t for you? Same. It’s complicated. This workshop is for overthinkers, underachievers, daydreamers, and anyone who has an idea and…
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