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…
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…
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival Gala Show
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival returns in 2026 and culminates in a raucous Gala show at Theatre Severn.The festival will run from the 8 -12…
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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…
Rhyme Time
Join Shrewsbury Library every Monday for rhymes and songs for children up to five years old. The session encourages families to share books and…
NIGEL KENNEDY
Nigel Kennedy, one of the most distinctive violinists of his generation, returns home to the UK with Virtuoso, his first major tour in over fifteen…
Introduction to Dressmaking
On this course you will take an in-depth look into different dressmaking techniques as well as understanding how they work and how to attain the…
Writers' Lab
A lively group meeting in the library (with a virtual link for anyone accessing from home) for local writers with author talks, peer support and to…
Unplugged acoustic jam
Every second and last Tuesday of the month.no mics, no amps, just an intimate, stripped-back and inclusive jam, hosted by singer-songwriter Fergus…
CASSIDY JANSON SINGS CAROLE KING
Join Olivier award winner and leading lady Cassidy Janson as she embarks on her first ever solo tour.She will honour the music of icon Carole King…
500 Miles
Finn and his younger brother Charlie run away from their home in Yorkshire to avoid getting split up by their separating parents. They try to reach…
National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
ON SCREEN AT THE OLD MARKET HALLBased on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan…
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