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
The Salopian Open Art Exhibition
This bi-annual open competition exhibition has no set theme and welcomes work in all media, from drawing and painting to printmaking, 3D and digital.…
Shrewsbury Christmas Lights Switch On 2025
Shrewsbury's annual Christmas Lights Switch On returns Wednesday November 19th.Join us in The Square as Shrewsbury Town Council flip the switch and…
'A Christmas Carol' Tours
SAT 6th, SUN 7th & SAT 13th, SUN 14th December 2025Join our expert guides for a tour around the historic town of Shrewsbury as we re-visit some…
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Carducci String Quartet with baritone Roderick Williams
An evening dedicated to Schubert with international baritone and award-winning quartetFranz Schubert String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat major, Op. 125,…
The Royal Ballet: La Fille Mal Gardee
ON SCREEN AT OLD MARKET HALLThe Royal BalletTHE ROYAL BALLET: LA FILLE MAL GARDEE65 years after its premiere, The Royal Ballet presents Frederick…
Perfect Days
Germany, 2023, PG, 119 minsJapanese, subtitledHirayama cleans Tokyo’s toilets with serene joy. His minimalist life hides a rich inner world shaped by…
The Eagles Greatest Hits – ‘One of These Nights Tour’ with leading live tribute Desperados
Take it Easy with Desperados and celebrate the music of six-time Grammy Award Winners, The Eagles. Expect to hear your favourite hits such as…
ELECTRIC SIX
Danger! Danger! We are very excited to be bringing Detroit legends, Electric Six to Albert’s Shed Shrewsbury as part of their winter UK tour.Mixing…
BREAK THE RECORD
Break the Record’s high energetic performances coupled with their chemistry on and off stage, make them one of the finest and most electrifying…
Festive themed Linocut Workshop
In this Festive themed workshop we will guide you through the process of drawing, carving and printing your very own design which can be used…
Art workshop: Vintage magazine collage
Get ready to dive into a blast from the past with our vintage magazine collage event. Bring your creativity and let's make some unique…
Introduction to Overlocking
Are you ready to elevate your sewing skills? Join our Introduction to Overlocking Class, perfect for beginners or sewing enthusiasts who want to…
More Than Memories
Discover how memory shapes us in this collaborative exhibition, created with local dementia support groups as part of Shrewsbury Museum and Art…
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