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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.

so many things to do

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Ego Friendly

Bruce Springsteen can play for three hours nonstop? That’s nothing, Ego Friendly can keep a crowd bouncing for 5 hours without a break. Incredibly…

7 November
9:00pm - 11:30pm
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Extended History of Shrewsbury Series 1 Episode 5: Norman Society

Social structures and the Domesday Book, the power of the Church, the founding of Shrewsbury Abbey, other religious houses in Shropshire and facts…

6 December - 9 November 2026
4:00pm - 9:00pm
St Alkmunds and church street
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Xuan Wu Trio

Chamber music from Manchester-based young musicians – enjoyment guaranteed!

10 November
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Danny Hart

2x World Champion downhill mountain biker Danny Hart brings his dry wit and cool composure to the stage in Won't Sit Down, taking audiences on a…

10 November
7:30pm - 9:20pm
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Screen Printing

Explore a traditional printing technique, using paper stencils to create your very own illustrative screen prints! No experience is required, you…

8 October - 11 November 2026
6:00pm - 6:00pm
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Street & Square: the Architecture of Public Space

Presented by the Shropshire Society of Architects, Edward Jones & Dixon Jones will discuss the theory of public architecture. Admission is…

11 November
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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NT Live: Golden Boy

Josh O'Connor leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets' knockout American classic, broadcast live to Theatre Severn's Walker Theatre…

11 November
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Morris hall
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Mad Jack's Comedy Club - November 2026

Tom Ward is an award winning comedian from London. He has appeared on ‘Live at The Apollo’ & ‘Live from The BBC’ (BBC), ‘Roast Battle’ , ‘Stand…

11 November
7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Ozric Tentacles

Psychedelic legends Ozric Tentacles bring their unmistakable fusion of psychedelic rock, prog, space grooves and electronic soundscapes to the…

11 November
6:00pm - 10:30pm
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Music Students' Lunchtime Recital

Shrewsbury College has probably the largest music department of any sixth form college in the UK. Based at the English Bridge campus right by the…

12 November
12:30pm - 1:30pm

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