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
A Tour of the Inns of Shrewsbury
A Tour of the Inns of Shrewsbury within the Loop with Russell GameExplore Shrewsbury's cosiest inns and uncover their stories on this fun, laid-back…
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's Big Read
Shrewsbury's young readers are invited to a very special day in the Town Square to celebrate the National Year of Reading.Shrewsbury's Big Read will…
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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…
Portrait painting with Jacob Gourley
Organised by resident artist Jacob Gourley, these are portrait painting day workshops with a professional model, aimed at supplementing the very…
Hasan Al-Habib - Work in Progress Show
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival presents Hasan Al-Habib. Hasan is an award-winning stand-up comedian, writer & actor.A practising…
Eric Rushton - Work in Progress Show
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival Presents Eric Rushton. Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award-winning Eric Rushton presents a Work In Progress…
Lindsey Santoro - Work in Progress
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival presents Lindsey Santoro. Having enjoyed remarkable success at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, winning Next…
Samantha Day - Work in Progress
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival presents Samantha Day. What should you do when it’s clear that you’ve chosen the wrong partner, or the wrong…
Stuart Goldsmith - Work in Progress
Stuart Goldsmith is an internationally award-winning Climate Comedian and speaker.His climate comedy has been featured widely across press and media…
Jane Austen in the Countryside
Join local historical dressmaker Holly Kirby for an illustrative talk on Jane Austen featuring readings and costume exhibits. £5, please book with…
Music Hall Behind The Scenes Tour
Your tour guide will reveal centuries of history in a behind the scenes tour of the complex array of important historic buildings which we now know…
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