From Shropshire's first ever Party at The Quarry Park, to exhibitions, classical concerts, comedy and live music, we give you a host of events going on in Shrewsbury this weekend - May 20th-22nd. Get out there and enjoy! Pictured: Dirty Rockin' Scoundrels will be at Shropshire Party at the Quarry Park on Saturday at 5.45pm.
Shropshire Party at the Quarry Park
Friday, May 20th & Saturday, May 21st
5pm - 10pm (Fri) or 11am - 10pm (Sat)
The Quarry Park, Shrewsbury
Tickets from £13.50 - £22.50 HERE
Fabulous local food & drink, tasty street food and a live music stage in The Quarry with comedy, silent disco, ‘jamaoke’, hula-hooping, flower crown making and lots more! A new festival from Shropshire Festivals - the team behind the super popular Shropshire Oktoberfest.
Downton Abbey: A New Era (PG)
The Old Market Hall
Until May 26 (multiple showings)
Tickets: £8/£9 HERE
The legacy continues as the beloved cast of Downton Abbey reunite for A New Era. When Lady Violet comes into possession of a luxurious villa, the Crawley family embark on a grand journey to the South of France to discover the mystery of her unexpected inheritance.
ABBA Revival
Friday, May 20th
(doors open 6pm with Abba warm-up party, gig starts 8.30pm)
The Buttermarket, 8pm
Tickets £14-£39 HERE
Enjoy ABBA’s greatest hits courtesy of ‘Revival’ - recently voted the UK’s official no.1 ABBA tribute band. The show includes faithful choreography, spectacular and authentic costumes, stunning production and, most importantly, excellent musicianship.
Shrewsbury Light Orchestra
Friday, May 20th
Christ Church, Bayston Hill SY30PZ, 7.30pm
Tickets £10 on the door or from 07932 694279.
A concert for Christian Aid Week to raise money for women farmers in Zimbabwe - to include a selection of light music. The orchestra is joined by Jessica Johnson (soprano) and Andrew Murray (baritone)
Concerts in the Round
Friday, May 20th
St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 12.30pm
Simon Russell, organ (St Mary’s Nantwich)
Admisson free - light lunch after the concert in the hall
Sam Avery ‘ROLE MODEL’
Friday, May 20th
Walker Theatre, Theatre Severn, 8pm
Tickets HERE (seats remaining)
In his new stand-up show, Sam explores what it means to be a role model in modern Britain, how the people he looked up to shaped his world, and how the struggle to help his kids find their moral compass often causes him to misplace his own.
Wingwalkers
Friday, May 20th
Albert’s Shed, Barker Street, 9.30pm
General admission £5, pre-book HERE
A five-piece, female fronted band bringing Motown, Soul, Funk and Rock to Shrewsbury. Expect major songs from artists such as Stevie Wonder, Lionel Ritchie, Diana Ross, Earth Wind and Fire and many more.
Shrewsbury Farmers Market
Saturday, May 21st
The Square, 9am - 3.30pm
Discover some of the best produce that Shropshire has to offer. Bring your own bags as you'll want to take away lots of fine produce and come hungry, as there are some wonderful street food offerings too!
Explore the River Tern by Canoe
May 21st & 22nd
Attingham Park
With Shrewsbury Canoe Hire
10am to 4pm
£25 per boat for one hour BOOK HERE
Experience the history of Attingham Park from the river. Non National Trust members can gain access to the park at a reduced cost.
Bongo’s Bingo
Saturday, May 21st
The Buttermarket, from 5pm
SOLD OUT
Swan Lake: Royal Opera
Saturday, May 21st
On screen at The Walker Theatre, Theatre Severn, 7pm
Tickets £12.50/£16/50 HERE
(seats remaining)
Paul Merton’s Improv
Saturday, May 21st
Theatre Severn
SOLD OUT
The SKAstuds
Saturday, May 21st
Albert’s Shed, Barker Street, 9.30pm
Time to get those knees up with The SKAstuds playing all the 2-Tone classics.
General admission £5 prebook HERE
Les Musicals
Sunday, May 22nd
Auditorium, Theatre Severn, 7.30pm
Tickets £28.50-£61.50 HERE
Join Jonathan Ansell (G4 Frontman) and Jai McDowall (Winner of Britain’s Got Talent) for the ultimate celebration of Musical Theatre, performing the biggest hits from the West End and Broadway. This vocally dynamic evening showcases smash-hit songs from the greatest musicals of all time, brought to you by two of the world's finest voices.
Jon Allen
Sunday, May 22nd
Henry Tudor House, 8pm
Tickets £15 HERE (few remaining)
Jon’s fifth album ‘Meanwhile’ was released in summer 2021 under the UK Label Absolute. He’s a musician’s musician who was discovered by legendary guitarist Mark Knopfler who heard him sing at a party in West London. You might have heard his song ‘Going Home’ on a Landrover TV ad!
Shall We Dance?
Sunday, May 22nd
Walker Theatre, Theatre Severn
12pm (very few seats remaining) & 5pm (few seats remaining)
Tickets £12.50 HERE
Celebrating their enjoyment of dance, the students of KC Dance Centre join together to perform in an exciting and uplifting dance spectacular. A showcase performance of Tap, Ballet, Jazz and Freestyle Dance from children aged 3 years right through to adults.
Songs of Praise
Sunday, May 22nd
Shrewsbury Abbey, 3pm to 4pm
In aid of Dementia Awareness
The service will feature speakers from dementia charities, including Alzheimer’s Research
A dementia-friendly programme will include traditional, familiar hymns, to be followed by refreshments and a collection.
Ongoing…
Stephen Michael Law (main hall), pictured below
& Sheila Benson, pictured here (upper galleries)
Exhibition at Bear Steps
Until May 28th, 10am to 4pm
Admission Free
A Bit Further Afield…
The Whittington Music Fesitval
May 19 -22
Seven concerts over four days in Whittington Church, with early evening 'taster' concerts on Thursday and Friday plus an early concert for families on Saturday. Plus song, from celebrated tenor Mark Padmore, and jazz, chamber music and a new piece by the Festival's composer in residence Jeremy Sams. For more information visit whittingtonmusicfestival.org.uk
The Jarualda Quartet
Saturday, May 21st
All Saints Church, Wellington, 7.30pm
Tickets £10 on the door or 07729 362366
A joyous programme of music including Dvorak's 'American’, Haydn’s ‘Sunrise’ and Schubert Op. 125 No.1, in aid of All Saints Church Organ Restoration Fund. With Alex Postlethwaite & David Joyce (violins), Jane Park (viola) & Ruth Henley (cello)
NB The Jarualda Quartet is next in Shrewsbury on June 18th at 7.30pm at St Julian’s Friars.
Shrewsbury Cantata Choir
Saturday, May 21st
John Rutter’s Magnificat
Ellesmere College, 7.30pm
With Ellesmere College Choral Society.
Tickets £10/£5 HERE
Coming Up...
Tuesday, May 24th
David & Roselind Glossop (oboe & piano)
‘The Rosevaad Duo’
St Alkmund’s Church, Shrewsbury, 1pm
Free admission
