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 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…
Shrewsbury Food Festival
The Shrewsbury Food Festival brings together independent food producers, quality street food vendors, top chefs, local brewers and distillers, to…
THE LAST LAUGH
The Last Laugh is a “brilliant” (The Telegraph) smash-hit, West End play which imagines three of Britain’s all-time greatest comedy heroes – Tommy…
so many things to do
Spotlight Talks at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Join us at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings for a series of talks run by our knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers. These talks are free, but…
Drawn Makers Market
Join us at the Dye House on Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 April 2026 as the popular Drawn Collective is returns to Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings for it's…
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…
At the Rainbow's End
3pm & 7pm showsThese FREE play readings contain 'real' older LGBT people's stories about homophobia and transphobia in 'care' settings.At the…
Grief Café
EVERY MONDAYHosted by Merryn Tenalach, Grief Tender and Doula, the Grief Café is open to anyone experiencing any form of grief; the breaking down of…
MONEY FOR NOTHING
Celebrating 25 years of touring as the world’s number one Dire Straits tribute.Expect a night of all the classic hits, including versions from the…
Off the Shelf – Lies, Spies and Aprons
The Netley Lodge Minute book, 1840-1865Join Senior Archivist Sal Mager for a 15-minute talk as she introduces us to this unique document which…
Legally Blonde
“Omigod you guys!”Following last year’s success of The Addams Family, Shrewsbury High School invites you once again to join us for another…
COUNTERFEIT STONES
Why pay a fortune to see ants in a stadium when for a fraction of the price you can get up close and smell the faking brilliance of the Counterfeit…
Mamma Mia! Cruise (18+)
‘MAMMA MIA HERE I GO AGAIN!!’ Join us to be your very own ‘Dancing Queen’ You know ‘The Name Of The Game’ by now! 7:00pm start with a 3-hour cruise…
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