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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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DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival

7th to 13th Feb 2022
Various locations around Shrewsbury
Celebrate Shrewsbury’s most famous son at this year’s DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival. Join us as we celebrate our special links with Charles Darwin with a schedule...
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TOSCA: Royal Opera House ENCORE

26th Jan 2022
7:00pm
Theatre Severn
Frankwell Quay
SY3 8FT Shrewsbury
Into the romantic world of an idealistic painter Cavaradossi and his sensuous lover Tosca comes the malevolence of Baron Scarpia, Chief of Police, with fatal...
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Carducci String Quartet

4th Feb 2022
7:30pm
St Alkmund's Church
St Alkmunds Square
SY1 1UH Shrewsbury
This final concert in the Vienna to Moscow series yet again reveals the incredible musical journey the string quartet has taken with works spanning well...
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In Bloom (15)

4th Feb 2022
8:00pm
The Hive
5 Belmont
SY1 1TE Shrewsbury
A civil war in the former Soviet republic of Georgia provides the background to this remarkable teenage coming of age story in a turbulent, unpredictable...
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Shrewsbury Farmers Market

4th Feb 2022
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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Clare Teal Trio

5th Feb 2022
7:30pm
Theatre Severn
Frankwell Quay
SY3 8FT Shrewsbury
With her stunning voice and encyclopaedic knowledge of jazz, award-winning jazz singer Clare Teal is a sought after singer as well as a prolific recording...
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Darwin Childhood Tours

5th to 13th Feb 2022
11:00am - 12:30pm
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
The Square
SY1 1HL Shrewsbury
Join our knowledgeable tour guide on a walk through Shrewsbury’s cobbled streets. Discover the buildings and locations that served Charles Darwin as his backdrop as...
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Get ready for the Big Garden Birdwatch

5th to 6th Feb 2022
11:00am - 4:00pm
The Darwin Centre
Pride Hill
SY1 1PL Shrewsbury
In celebration of the national Big Garden Birdwatch, Shropshire Wildlife Trust will be running FREE workshops for families to attend between 11am – 4pm on...
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Getting to Know the Sewing Machine

5th Feb 2022
10:30am - 4:30pm
Abakhan Fabrics Hobby & Home
Thinking of buying your first machine, just purchased one or need a refresher course then this class is for you. We will cover the basic...
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Prison Break

5th Feb 2022
11:00am
2:30pm
Shrewsbury Prison
The Dana Prison
SY1 2HR Shrewsbury
Are you up for the challenge? You’ve seen the films, you’ve seen the TV series, now it’s time to put yourself to the test and...
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Shrewsbury School Musicians Showcase

6th Feb 2022
7:30pm - 9:00pm
St Alkmund's Church
St Alkmunds Square
SY1 1UH Shrewsbury
Concert featuring pupils from Shrewsbury School. Booking required, more information coming soon.
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Charles Darwin and family at Down House, Kent

7th Feb 2022
This is a virtual event
Created by Shrewsbury School and Oak Meadow Primary School (part of the Marches Academy Trust) this series of videos has been created aimed particularly at...
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Charles Darwin as a role model for learning today

7th Feb 2022
This is a virtual event
Created by Shrewsbury School and Oak Meadow Primary School (part of the Marches Academy Trust) this series of videos has been created aimed particularly at...
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Charles Darwin the student

7th Feb 2022
This is a virtual event
Created by Shrewsbury School and Oak Meadow Primary School (part of the Marches Academy Trust) this series of videos has been created aimed particularly at...
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Charles Darwin's childhood in Shrewsbury

7th Feb 2022
This is a virtual event
Created by Shrewsbury School and Oak Meadow Primary School (part of the Marches Academy Trust) this series of videos has been created aimed particularly at...
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Darwin in Shrewsbury - The Making of a Marvellous Mind

7th Feb 2022
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Shrewsbury Unitarian Church
37 High Street
SY1 1LR
Was it nature or nurture that created a world-class scientist? This illustrated talk by the founder of the Darwin Festival reflects on Darwin's radical grandparents,...
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DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival

7th to 13th Feb 2022
Various locations around Shrewsbury
Celebrate Shrewsbury’s most famous son at this year’s DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival. Join us as we celebrate our special links with Charles Darwin with a schedule...
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Darwin's garden laboratory

7th Feb 2022
This is a virtual event
Created by Shrewsbury School and Oak Meadow Primary School (part of the Marches Academy Trust) this series of videos has been created aimed particularly at...
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