About The City Brief Shrewsbury
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury has a busy calendar of events throughout the year, and The City Brief helps residents and visitors stay informed about what's happening across the town and its neighbourhoods. Whether you're in The Town Centre for the weekly market, exploring Frankwell, or visiting green spaces like The Quarry Park, there's always something going on. Our coverage tracks everything from the annual Shrewsbury Flower Show and Shrewsbury Folk Festival to community gatherings like Shrewsbury Parkrun, which brings people together weekly. We also keep you updated on cultural highlights such as the Darwin Festival, the Arts Trail, and the International Comedy Festival. Local events often reflect what makes Shrewsbury special. The weekly market connects independent vendors and craftspeople with the community. Recurring celebrations like the John Weaver 350th Anniversary Events and seasonal festivals draw people into the heart of the town and its surrounding areas. Meole Brace, Castlefields, and other neighbourhoods each host their own community activities and gatherings that deserve attention. The City Brief's role is straightforward: we track the events, fetes, markets, festivals, and civic activities that keep Shrewsbury active. We help you find out what's on this week and next, so you can plan visits to local landmarks, catch performances, attend community runs, or simply stay connected to what's happening where you live. Shrewsbury’s event scene reflects its character as a historic market town with modern community spirit. From the elegance of the Flower Show to the energy of neighbourhood activities, there's a breadth of things to get involved in. Our weekly coverage ensures you won't miss the gatherings, performances, markets, and celebrations that matter locally. Stay informed. Stay connected. That's what The City Brief does for Shrewsbury.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Shrewsbury – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
About The City Brief
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About the editor
The City Brief Shrewsbury is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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