Looking for something to do in Shrewsbury this week? From lunchtime concerts and craft workshops to beer takeovers, open gardens, and even a tattoo convention, there’s loads happening around town.

Here’s a quick round-up of 16 standout events to explore – whether you’re looking for music, making, community, or something you may not have tried before.

We’ve also got all of the remaining Belle Vue Arts Festival events and details on the Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival next month.

Please note: All events are subject to change. We recommend confirming details with venues or organisers before attending.

The Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival is back for another blockbuster week of live comedy from 9-13 July, with performances across multiple venues throughout town.

The five-day festival culminates with the star-studded Gala Show on Sunday 13 July at Theatre Severn, featuring MC Scott Bennett, viral sensation Abandoman, Tez Ilyas, QI regular Cally Beaton, and 1930s throwback Troy Hawke.

Individual shows with tickets still available include Ignacio Lopez, Mrs Smith, Stella Graham, and Terry Christian’s 30th anniversary tour of The Word at St Mary’s. Comedy Tapas nights offer multiple acts in one evening, while Political Brunch sessions provide daytime entertainment.

Dave Chawner brings his Mental show, Tony Law performs at Henry Tudor Inn, and rising star Josh Jones presents his Work in Progress. The festival showcases both established names and emerging talent across intimate venues, making it one of the region’s premier comedy events. Discover all of the listings and book tickets at theatresevern.co.uk.

Discover all of the listings and book tickets here

Belle Vue Arts Festival

Belle Vue Arts Festival is well and truly underway and has many more events to come. This week:

🎬 Monday 16 June, 7pm-8.30pm – The Moving Image – Then and Now (Paid, Ticketed)
📚 Tuesday 17 June, 7pm-9pm – Books that Move You (Free, non ticketed)
🎨 Wednesday 18-Saturday 21 June, 10am-4pm (daily) – Local Artists Exhibition (Free, non ticketed)
🍽️ Thursday 19 June, 6pm-8pm – Bring & Share (Free, ticketed)
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Saturday 21 June, 7.30pm-11pm – Ceilidh (Paid, Ticketed)
📸 Saturday 21-Sunday 22 June, 10.30am-4.30pm – Art & Photography Exhibition (Free, non ticketed)
🎭 Saturday 21-Sunday 22 June, from 10.30am onwards – Art & Scarecrow Trail (Free, non ticketed)

Full event details and tickets can be found here. (Sold out events not shown)

16 Events in Shrewsbury this week

St Alkmund’s Concert: Shrewsbury School Soloists

📅 Date: Tuesday, 17th June 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Venue: St Alkmund’s Church, St Alkmond’s Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1UH
🔗 More details: Here

Enjoy a lunchtime performance from the talented Shrewsbury School Soloists in the surroundings of St Alkmund’s. Expect a varied programme featuring bassoon, piano and cello from some of the school’s young musicians.

Glass, Paintings and Prints Auction

📅 Date: Wednesday, 18th June 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Venue: Halls Holding House, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, SY4 3DR
🔗 More details: Here

Head to Halls’ Battlefield salerooms for a specialist auction of paintings, prints, ceramics and glass. Viewings are available on the two days prior, and bidding is welcomed both in person and online.

Pomona Island @ Tap and Can

📅 Date: Wednesday, 18th June 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Venue: Tap and Can, 13 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury
🔗 More details: Here

Tap and Can welcome Pomona Island for an evening takeover of their taps. This acclaimed Salford-based brewery brings a bold lineup of cask and keg favourites, including brand-new brews. Expect experimental flavours, modern styles, and some seriously good beer.

The Story Circle

📅 Date: Wednesday, 18th June 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Venue: English Bridge Workshop, Abbey Forgate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AD
🔗 More details: Here

Whether you love telling stories or just enjoy listening, The Story Circle offers a relaxed, welcoming space to share myths, memories, folktales and more. No performance or experience needed.


Friday Morning Serenity Yoga

📅 Date: Friday, 20th June 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Venue: Artkduffy, 8 Coton Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 2EA
🔗 Booking: Here

Ease into your weekend with a calming yoga session that’s ideal for beginners or anyone seeking a gentler practice. You’ll be guided through mindful stretches designed to restore and rebalance both body and mind.

Stained Glass Effect Bookmarks

📅 Date: Friday, 20th June 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Venue: Shrewsbury Library, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury SY1 2AS
🎟 Tickets: Here

Create your own stained glass-style bookmarks using acrylic, gold outliner and vibrant paints. This hands-on workshop at the library is perfect for all ages and experience levels.

St Chad’s Concert in the Round: Holborne Brass

📅 Date: Friday, 20th June 2025
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM
📍 Venue: 1 St Chad’s Terrace, Shrewsbury SY1 1JX
🔗 More details: Here

The Holborne Brass Ensemble returns to St Chad’s with their unique blend of classical flair and versatility. With performers from the English Symphony Orchestra and other top ensembles, expect a lunchtime concert of rich brass harmonies in the round.

Champagne Afternoon Tea at A Taste of Tanners

📅 Date: Friday, 20th June 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: 27 Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury SY1 1XB
🎟 Tickets: Here

Celebrate A Taste of Tanners’ second birthday with a special champagne afternoon tea featuring Laurent Perrier Rosé and a Mediterranean-inspired tapas menu. Enjoy delicious bites in their charming courtyard or cosy snug.

Repair Café

📅 Date: Saturday, 21st June 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Venue: United Reformed Church, Coleham Head, Shrewsbury
🔗 More details: Here

Bring your broken items to this friendly community Repair Café and see if they can be fixed on-site. Skilled volunteers will be on hand to help with repairs, just arrive between 10am and noon. Donations are welcome to support the service.

Pedal in the Park

📅 Date: Saturday, 21st June 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Venue: Stop Cafe, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UD
🔗 More details: Here

Try out different cycles including recumbent trikes and tandems at this relaxed drop-in event near Stop Café. It’s a fun way to explore adaptive cycling or just enjoy a spin around the park with friendly guidance.

Nicaea 2025 Symposium

📅 Date: Saturday, 21st June 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: St. Julian’s Church, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UH
🔗 Booking: Here

Dive into the theological legacy of the Council of Nicaea with talks from leading scholars and clergy at this one-day symposium. Organised by the Orthodox Church and seminary, the day promises deep insight into Christian history and doctrine.


Shrewsbury Tattoo Convention

📅 Date: Saturday, 21st June 2025 – Sunday, 22nd June 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: The Dana, Shrewsbury SY1 2HP
🎟 Tickets: Here

The Locked Up Tattoo Convention returns to Shrewsbury Prison with over 100 tattoo artists from around the world. Get inked in a cell, enjoy live entertainment, graffiti shows, and plenty of food and drink across this two-day spectacular.

Shrewsbury Urban Sketchers

📅 Date: Saturday, 21st June 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Venue: St Julian’s Friars, Shrewsbury
🔗 More details: Here

Join a relaxed meet-up with fellow sketchers around the St Julian’s Friars area. Whether you’re just starting or a seasoned artist, bring your materials, draw what you see and share a coffee and chat afterwards.

The People’s Show Choir Shrewsbury

📅 Date: Saturday, 21st June 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Venue: Church of the Holy Spirit, Meadow Farm Drive, Shrewsbury SY1 4NG
🎟 Tickets: Here

Enjoy an uplifting evening of music as The People’s Show Choir Shrewsbury presents its Summer Showcase. Joined by their Wolverhampton group and local school choirs, they’ll perform favourite pieces from recent terms.

Bouncers

📅 Date: Saturday, 21st June 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE
🎟 Tickets: Here

A gritty and hilarious look at a 1980s night out, told through the eyes of four nightclub bouncers. With fast-paced switches between characters, this sharp play captures the highs, lows and leg warmers of a big night on the town.

Severn Hospice Open Gardens & Craft Fayre

📅 Date: Sunday, 22nd June 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Clayton Way, SY3 8HS Shrewsbury
🔗 More details: Here

Wander through award-winning gardens, shop local crafts and enjoy BBQ treats and café goodies at Severn Hospice’s family-friendly open day. Entry is £3.50, under 16s go free, and dogs are welcome too.

Shrewsbury nightlife this week

🎤 Robbie Williams Night @ The Buttermarket
⏰ Fri 20th Jun, 6:00 PM
🔗 Tickets

🎧 DJ: Lauren T @ Oil
⏰ Fri 20th Jun, 8:00 PM
🔗 Booking

🎸 The Outlaws Country Band @ Albert’s Shed
⏰ Fri 20th Jun, 9:00 PM
🔗 Booking

🎤 Tina Turner Theatre Show @ The Buttermarket
⏰ Sat 21st Jun, 6:00 PM
🔗 Tickets

🎶 Something 4 the Weekend Duo @ The Alb
⏰ Sat 21st Jun, 7:00 PM
🔗 More Details

🎸 Guttersnipe @ The Grove
⏰ Sat 21st Jun, 9:00 PM
🔗 More Details

🎶 Koda @ The Coracle
⏰ Sat 21st Jun, 9:00 PM
🔗 More Details

🎸 Renegades: Rock & Alternative @ Albert’s Shed
⏰ Sat 21st Jun, 9:00 PM
🔗 Booking

🎧 Bacana Maresia @ Oil
⏰ Sat 21st Jun, 10:00 PM
🔗 Booking

🎤 Jason Allan @ The Crown
⏰ Sun 22nd Jun, 7:00 PM
🔗 More Details

Before You Head Out…

Want more local picks like these? Subscribe to the Shrewsbury Scoop newsletter for weekly updates straight to your inbox.

Got an event or tip we should know about? Share it with us via our contact page.