Shrewsbury Events Calendar

Looking for something to do in Shrewsbury? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great tips and events to offer. Find out what’s on in Shrewsbury with our regularly updated events calendar featuring the best upcoming events in Shrewsbury and the area.

This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for Shrewsbury, featuring the best of things to do in Shrewsbury – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. Shrewsbury fundraisers and charity events.

Important This Event Calendar is not maintained on a daily basis and some events may have changed dates or are no longer happening. Please double-check the event websites for the most up-to-date information.

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Spotlight Indie Live 2026

Name: Spotlight Indie Live 2026
Start: 2026-05-23T09:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-23T17:45:00+01:00
Location: Flaxmill Maltings, Shrewsbury

23 May @ 9:30 am - 5:45 pm

Free

Spotlight Indie Live is a free to attend one-day celebration of indie fantasy, science fiction, horror and speculative fiction, art and storytelling, created for aspiring writers, fiction fans and independent creatives.

Doors open at 9.30am, with panels starting from 9.45am.

CALLING ALL BOOK LOVERS! Spotlight Indie Live offers the chance to discover and meet indie creators directly. The traders’ market will feature signed books, merchandise and original artwork, while facilitated Q&A sessions give audiences the opportunity to ask our speakers about their work. Plus, Spellbound Immersive Productions will bring works of fiction to life with live performances throughout the day.

Writers will have the opportunity to gain practical advice on writing and publishing from our speakers, which include award-winning authors, publishers, editors, audio producers and bloggers.