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If you’re looking for events in Shrewsbury, then look no further, there’s an event calendar packed with something for everyone.

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.

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Autumn and Winter events in Shrewsbury

The weather may be cooling but Shrewsbury's calendar is still bursting with activity. Experience original events from Shrewsbury Chocolate Festival to Shrewsbury Festival of Literature, and not forgetting our seasonal Christmas celebrations.

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Free entry to Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery

28th Jul to 31st Oct 2020
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
The Square
SY1 1HL Shrewsbury
Welcome to Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery. To celebrate re-opening to the public the museum is FREE ENTRY for a limited period. To keep everyone...
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Shrewsbury Farmers Market

2nd Oct 2020
9:00am - 3:30pm
Shrewsbury Town Square
The Shrewsbury Farmers Market brings the fields of Shropshire to Shrewsbury Square on the first Friday of every month. There is a plethora of delicious...
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Murder in Mind: Still waters run deep

17th Oct 2020
7:00pm - 11:00pm
The Sabrina Boat
Victoria Quay Victoria Ave
SY3 8LH Shrewsbury
On a river cruise, one night in October 3 years ago, a woman Susan Parker went overboard from the top deck of the boat. The...
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Where's Wally? Spooky Museum Search

17th Oct to 1st Nov 2020
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
The Square
SY1 1HL Shrewsbury
Can you find Wally in our collections? We’re part of the national Where’s Wally? Spooky Museum Search from Kids in Museums & @WalkerBooksUK. Join us...
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Witchcraft and Wizardy Detective Day

17th Oct 2020
10:00am - 5:00pm
Various locations around Shrewsbury
Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery? CluedUpp is the exciting outdoor detective game that's just like playing a giant game of...
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Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo

20th Oct 2020
2:30pm
Old Market Hall
The Square
SY1 1LH Shrewsbury
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN AT THE OLD MARKET HALL FRIDA KAHLO This highly engaging film takes us on a journey through the life of one of...
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Larry Dean - Fudnut

21st Oct 2020
8:00pm
Henry Tudor House
Barracks Passage Wyle Cop
SY1 1XA Shrewsbury
Double Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominee and star of Live At The Apollo returns with a brand new hour of “confessional storytelling at its funniest” (Herald ★★★★★)...
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Shropshire OktoberFest - Cancelled

22nd to 23rd Oct 2020
The Quarry Park
The Quarry Park
SY1 1JL Shrewsbury
Real ales, comedy, live music and amazing food... In 2018 we staged the biggest party in Shropshire – and 2019’s Oktoberfest will be even better...
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Michael Ball & Alfie Boe

23rd to 24th Oct 2020
2:30pm
7:00pm
Old Market Hall
The Square
SY1 1LH Shrewsbury
The world’s ultimate musical duo, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe are 'Back Together' and set to delight cinema audiences up and down the country with...
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Shrewsbury Charity Christmas Card Shop

23rd Oct to 5th Dec 2020
10:15am - 4:00pm
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Place
SY1 1DX Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Charity Christmas Card Shop opens in St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury on 25th October for six weeks, from 10.15am until 4pm, Monday to Saturday. The...
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Shropshire Produce Market: Autumn Fair

24th Oct 2020
9:00am - 3:30pm
The Shropshire Produce Market brings the fields of Shropshire to Shrewsbury Square. There is a plethora of delicious food and drink to tempt people to...
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Sarah Jane Morris: Sweet Little Mystery

25th Oct 2020
8:00pm
Henry Tudor House
Barracks Passage Wyle Cop
SY1 1XA Shrewsbury
With her melliferous delivery and four active range, Sarah Jane Morris’s delivery of the songs of John Martyn are full of strong emotion and passion...
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Cats & Craft

29th to 30th Oct 2020
9:45am
9:50am
9:55am
Paws Cafe
Decorate your very own Halloween cat mask to take home! Children will be given the opportunity to create their own cat mask, using papier mache...
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Gin Therapy: The Dark History of Gin

30th Oct 2020
7:30pm - 10:00pm
Gindifferent
Does Gin effect you in mysterious ways? Do you struggle to resist its tantalising delights? Does it call to you and your friends on a...
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Shrewsbury’s Fireworks and Bonfire Spectacular

7th Nov 2020
4:00pm - 10:00pm
West Mid Showground
Gravel Hill Lane
SY1 2PF Shrewsbury
A night which always goes with a bang . . . TWICE! The area’s biggest bonfire which also provides two fireworks displays on the same...
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Remembrance Parade and Service - Cancelled

8th Nov 2020
9:00am - 11:30am
St Chad's Church
St Chad's Terrace
SY1 1JX Shrewsbury
A Remembrance Sunday service will be held at St Chad's Church on November 10th at 9.45am. A civic procession will leave the castle at 9am...
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Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Empathy Pains

11th Nov 2020
8:00pm
Henry Tudor House
Barracks Passage Wyle Cop
SY1 1XA Shrewsbury
Multi award winning comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean (Have I Got News for You, Live at the Apollo, 8 out of 10 Cats, Frankie Boyle’s New World...
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Virtual Shrewsbury Chocolate Festival

14th to 15th Nov 2020
This event will be taking place online
Please see shrewsburychocolatefestival.co.uk for announcements and updates for 2020's virtual festival.
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