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 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…
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…
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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,…
That'll be the Day Christmas Show
Nothing says Christmas quite like That’ll Be Christmas! This year is extra special as the cast of That’ll Be The Day celebrates their 40-Year…
EMMANUEL SONUBI: LIFE AFTER NEAR DEATH
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee and Best Show nominee, Emmanuel Sonubi is back on tour after sold-out performances at the Edinburgh…
John Cleese Packs It In (12A)
1 85-year-old Man, 5 Countries, 16 Cities, 23 Shows, 6 Weeks.One of the most recognisable figures in British comedy, John Cleese's career spans six…
Whisky Tasting: Christmas Crackers
We know it's only November but join us for a tasting where we focus on some whiskies that would be cracking additions to your Christmas fare.The…
A Christmas Carol
Dickens Theatre Company return to Theatre Severn with a unique adaptation of a Christmas classic.With the rest of the acting cast stuck on a train,…
SAMBROSO ALL STARS PRESENTS BUENA VISTA
Is there a more iconic Cuban album than Buena Vista Social Club’s eponymous debut? Winning the Grammy for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album, it…
Oasis Night – with Definitely Oasis live – ‘The World’s Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’
Definitely Oasis – the world’s #1 tribute to the legendary band – are bringing their sell-out live show to The Buttermarket on Friday 14 November!
Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio
EXHIBITION ON SCREENMystery, intrigue, beauty, passion, murder – shine a new light on Caravaggio in this dramatic biography… Tue 11 Nov - 11:00AM Sat…
Trevor Sparrow - 'Fragments' book signing
Local author Trevor Sparrow will be here soon promoting and signing copies of his debut fiction work 'Fragments'. Support your local creative writing…
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