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Your Shrewsbury Week: Halloween Thrills, Oktoberfest Fun & Local Favourites
Get ready for a week of spooky Halloween events, lively Oktoberfest celebrations, and the latest news from your favourite local spots around Shrewsbury.
Will (Shrewsbury Scoop)
September 28, 2025
Hello Shrewsbury. We hope you're ready for another great week ahead.
This week’s scoop includes:
🎃 Halloween Events for All Ages: From spooky fun for the kids to late-night thrills for the grown-ups, there’s something for everyone this Halloween.
🍺 Oktoberfest Celebrations: Raise a glass at the town’s best Bavarian-inspired events, packed with beer, music, and good cheer.
🍇 Local Favourites in the Spotlight: News and updates from Hencote and more of Shrewsbury’s much-loved names.
Let’s get stuck into the events happening this week.
- Will
Disclaimer: Please note that events listed in this newsletter are subject to change. While we make every effort to provide accurate details, we cannot be held liable for any alterations to dates, times, locations, pricing, or content after the email is sent. We recommend checking directly with the event venue for the most up-to-date information. Additionally, we are not responsible for any external links included in this newsletter. Always verify event details with the official event organiser.
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Food & Drink 🍽️
A Walk-Round Tasting of California
📅 Date: Thursday, 2nd October 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Venue: Tanners Wines Shrewsbury, 26 Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury SY1 1XD
🎟 Tickets: Here
Explore the evolving world of Californian wine at this relaxed walk-round tasting. Sample 25 wines that showcase the region’s diversity, from elegant coastal styles to complex high-altitude varieties.
More Food & Drink Events
🍽 Mystery Menu Evening | 📖 Booking
📅 Thursday, 2nd October 2025, 6:00 PM
📍 CSONS, 8 Milk Street, SY1 1SZ
🥃 Whisky Tasting: The Peaty One | 📖 Booking
📅 Friday, 3rd October 2025, 7:30 PM
📍 The Prince Rupert Hotel, Butcher Row, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UQ
🍷 Masterclass with François-Xavier Maroteaux, Château Branaire-Ducru | 🎟 Tickets
📅 Wednesday, 8th October 2025, 7:00 PM
📍 Tanners Wines Shrewsbury, 26 Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, SY1 1XD
🧀 Cheese & Wine Pairing | 📖 Booking
📅 Friday, 10th October 2025, 7:00 PM
📍 St Vincent, 11a Fish Street, SY1 1UR
🌿 Meadowsweet Supper Club | 📖 Booking
📅 Friday, 10th October 2025, 7:30 PM
📍 Hanwood, Shrewsbury
🍇 Wines and Feasting across the Balkans | 🎟 Tickets
📅 Thursday, 16th October 2025, 7:00 PM
📍 Glou Glou, 17a Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AB
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Festivals & Big Events 🎪
🍺 Oktoberfest @ RAD Beer | 🔗 More details (Free)
📅 Friday, 3rd – Saturday, 4th October 2025, from 12:00 PM
📍 RAD Beer, Hereford Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 7QZ
🎉 Shropshire Oktoberfest | 🎟 Tickets
📅 Friday, 3rd – Saturday, 4th October 2025
📍 The Quarry, Shrewsbury
🎶 The Emo Festival | 🎟 Tickets
📅 Saturday, 11th October 2025, 6:00 PM
📍 The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, SY1 2LF
You May Have Missed 👀
Hencote Hosts Bottomless Brunch Events
Hencote is hosting a series of bottomless brunch events this autumn, starting with their Word of Mouth Bottomless Brunch on Friday 4th October, followed by regular Saturday bottomless brunches on 11th and 18th October, plus 1st and 8th November.
At £45 per person, guests enjoy 90 minutes of free-flowing drinks and delicious dishes with Shrewsbury's best views. Book here.
Folk Legends Unite for Magical Musical Journey
Albert's Shed presents an enchanting evening of music and storytelling on Thursday 9th October with Dan Sealey (Ocean Colour Scene, Merrymouth) and Ireland's rising folk star Lorraine Nash on their Winter Sun Tour.
This special double-bill celebrates two brilliant singer-songwriters blending British folk-rock heritage with Irish tradition, promising heartfelt music, stories, and laughter as the nights draw in. Doors 7.30pm, tickets at albertsshed.co.uk.
Spellbinding Halloween Doll Crafting Workshops
English Bridge Studios is hosting two special Halloween-themed doll crafting workshops this October - Tuesday 21st at 6:30pm and Sunday 26th at 2:30pm.
Create your own unique artistic doll using wire, textiles and found objects, inspired by folklore and magic, with artist-led guidance through a simple yet versatile crafting process. Book at englishbridgestudios.org.
Creative Paper Crafting with Art With Anna M
Following a "soap-tastic" success, Floro Lounge continues its creative workshops with Anna's papercraft session, focusing on everlasting baskets and wreaths.
These hands-on workshops offer the perfect opportunity to create beautiful, lasting decorative pieces. Book the upcoming sessions here.
Markets, Gatherings & Hobbies 🛍️
Shrewsbury Film Society: Luzzu
📅 Date: Friday, 10th October 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Venue: The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE
🎟 Tickets: Here
Set in Malta, Luzzu follows a fisherman torn between preserving tradition and entering the black market to support his family. Blending real fishermen with a powerful fictional story, the film offers a moving portrait of resilience, hardship and choice.
Halloween Disco for Single People in Shropshire
📅 Date: Friday, 31st October 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
📍 Venue: Albrighton Hall and Spa, Ellesmere Road, Albrighton SY4 3AG
🎟 Tickets: Here
A lively Halloween disco created especially for singles, with dance floor favourites, a DIY photo booth and fun games to break the ice. Guests can come in costume or simply dress up for the occasion, with a friendly and sociable atmosphere guaranteed.
More Events
🌾 Shrewsbury Farmers Market | 🔗 More details (Free)
📅 Friday, 3rd October 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 The Square, Shrewsbury
📖 The Conditions For Courage: Storytelling | 🎟 Tickets
📅 Friday, 3rd October 2025, 7:30 PM
📍 The Shrewsbury Coffeehouse, 5 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AE
🥊 Championship Boxing Event | 🎟 Tickets
📅 Saturday, 4th October 2025, 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, SY1 2LF
💃 Flamenco from Spain - Rebeca Ortega-Ramon Ruiz | 🎟 Tickets
📅 Sunday, 5th October 2025, 4:00 PM
📍 The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE
🎬 Open Door Cinema Club: Nope | 🎟 Tickets
📅 Sunday, 5th October 2025, 7:30 PM
📍 The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE
🎤 Cal Halbert: Rotten Fruit | 🎟 Tickets
📅 Sunday, 5th October 2025, 8:00 PM
📍 The Old Post Office, Shrewsbury
🎭 Spamalot | 🎟 Tickets
📅 Thursday, 9th – Saturday, 11th October 2025
📍 Theatre Severn, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8FT
🎪 Fair in the Square | 🔗 More details (Free)
📅 Saturday, 11th October 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 The Square, Shrewsbury
🎬 Open Door Cinema Club: The Fly | 🎟 Tickets
📅 Sunday, 12th October 2025, 7:30 PM
📍 The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE
🥕 Shropshire Produce Market | 🔗 More details (Free)
📅 Saturday, 18th October 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 The Square, Shrewsbury
🎃 Halloween at Cromwells | 🔗 More details
📅 Friday, 31st October 2025, from 12:00 PM
📍 Cromwells, 11 Dogpole, Shrewsbury
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Family & Kids 🎠
Halloween Kids Crafts Party
📅 Date: Sunday, 26th October 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: The Alb, Shrewsbury
🎟 Tickets: Here
An afternoon of spooky fun with slime-making, potion brewing, wand crafting and more. Children can enjoy games, glitter, tattoos and a sweet bar, with a quieter chill-out area available for those who need a break. Proceeds will go to the Children’s Unit at SaTH Charity.
More Events
📚 Spoken Stories: Storytelling Club (9–12 yrs) | 📖 Booking (Free)
📅 Tuesday, 30th September 2025, 5:45 PM
📍 The Hobbs Room, Shrewsbury Library
🔭 Family Stargazing Event | 🔗 More details
📅 Friday, 3rd October 2025, 6:00 PM
📍 Rodington Village Hall, SY4 4QS
🛍 The Little Childrens Market | 🔗 More details
📅 Sunday, 5th October 2025, 11:00 AM
📍 Shrewsbury Sports Village
Outdoor & Adventure 🌲
👟 Tap and Can Social Run Club: Chicago Special | 🔗 More details (Free)
📅 Sunday, 5th October 2025, 11:00 AM
📍 Tap and Can, 13 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AB
Wellbeing & Mindfulness 🧘
🚶 Men Walking and Talking Meetup | 🔗 More details (Free)
📅 Wednesday, 1st October 2025, 7:00 PM
📍 Blue Gates opposite St Chads, SY1 1RN
Live Music 🎸
Steve Knightley and the Winter Yards Band
📅 Date: Saturday, 25th October 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Venue: Shrewsbury Abbey, Shrewsbury
🎟 Tickets: Here
Folk musician Steve Knightley returns to Shrewsbury Abbey with a new four-piece band, including David Delarre, Evan Carson and John Parker. Together they bring fresh energy to the acclaimed Winter Yards album, promising a powerful and immersive live performance.
More Live Music Events
🎹 Concert in the Round: Jonathan Hope | 🔗 More details (Free)
📅 Friday, 3rd October 2025, 12:30 PM
📍 1 St Chad's Terrace, Shrewsbury, SY1 1JX
🎶 Day Sessions: 30+ Clubbing | 🎟 Tickets
📅 Saturday, 4th October 2025, 12:15 PM
📍 Church of St Mary the Virgin
🪩 The ABBA Day Party | 🎟 Tickets
📅 Saturday, 4th October 2025, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Labyrinth Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury
🎼 Music of Queen by Candlelight | 🎟 Tickets
📅 Saturday, 4th October 2025, 6:15 PM – 9:45 PM
📍 Shrewsbury Abbey, 25 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6BS
🎤 Eve Goodman and Basset | 🎟 Tickets
📅 Saturday, 4th October 2025, 7:45 PM
📍 The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE
🎷 Nigel Price Organ Trio | 🎟 Tickets
📅 Saturday, 11th October 2025, 7:00 PM
📍 The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE
🤠 Country Classics in Shrewsbury Abbey | 🎟 Tickets
📅 Saturday, 11th October 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Shrewsbury Abbey, 25 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6BS
🎸 Jamie Lawson – 10th Anniversary Tour | 🎟 Tickets
📅 Saturday, 18th October 2025, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Nightlife 🥳
Friday 3rd October
🎸 Arctic Monkeys Night @ The Buttermarket | ⏰ 6:30 PM | 🔗 Tickets
🎸 Second Coming @ The Wheatsheaf | ⏰ 7:30 PM | 🔗 Details
🎸 The Unknown @ The Salopian | ⏰ 8:30 PM | 🔗 Details
Saturday 4th October
Craft & Create 🎨
💍 Personalised Silver Charms Jewellery Making Workshop | 📖 Booking
📅 Thursday, 2nd October 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Artisan Lab, The Parade Shops, Shrewsbury
🧵 Patching Workshop | 🎟 Tickets
📅 Sunday, 12th October 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 English Bridge Studios, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AD
🎨 Spooky Sculpting: Polymer Clay Workshop | 📖 Booking
📅 Saturday, 18th October 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 The English Bridge Studios, Shrewsbury
🍸 Spooky Crafts & Spirited Cocktails | 🎟 Tickets
📅 Sunday, 26th October 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 The Alb, Smithfield Road, Shrewsbury
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