Oct
29
Pick 1
Family29 October 2026 to 31 October 2026
Severn Valley Railway Ghost and Scream Trains
Severn Valley Railway, Bridgnorth
Half-term Halloween services, with family Ghost Trains and the after-dark Scream Train.
Curated local guide
What’s On in Shropshire
A hand-picked editorial guide to festivals, shows, food weekends, heritage dates and family days out across the county.
Editor’s picks
24 upcoming Shropshire events
Listings are curated from organiser and destination sources. Always check the organiser link before travelling, as dates and ticket availability can change.
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Oct
31
Pick 2
Music31 October 2026
Halloween Silent Disco Behind Bars
Shrewsbury Prison, Shrewsbury
A Halloween-night silent disco inside the Victorian wings of the old county gaol.
Oct
31
Pick 3
Heritage31 October 2026
Shrewsbury Prison Ghost Tours
Shrewsbury Prison, Shrewsbury
Atmospheric evening tours exploring the prison's stories, cells and historic spaces.
Nov
16
Pick 4
Christmas16 November 2026 to 17 November 2026
Ludlow Christmas Fair
Ludlow Racecourse, Ludlow
A Christmas shopping fair at Ludlow Racecourse: Monday 16 November 6pm to 8pm, Tuesday 17 November 9.30am to 3.30pm. £5 admission, free parking.
Nov
18
Pick 5
Christmas18 November 2026
Shrewsbury Christmas Lights Switch On
The Square, Shrewsbury
The town council’s Christmas lights switch-on in The Square, from 4.30pm to 7pm with a countdown to the lights.
Nov
19
Pick 6
Christmas19 November 2026
Oswestry Christmas Lights Switch On
Bailey Head, Oswestry
Oswestry’s Christmas lights evening at Bailey Head, from 4pm, with the lights going on at about 6.30pm.
Nov
21
Pick 7
Christmas21 November 2026 to 4 January 2027
Christmas at Blists Hill Victorian Town
Blists Hill Victorian Town, Telford
The Victorian town dressed for Christmas, open daily 9am to 4pm (closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day). Pre-booking is required; tickets are released each Thursday, two weeks ahead.
Nov
21
Pick 8
Christmas21 November 2026
Market Drayton Festival of Lights
Market Drayton town centre, Market Drayton
A full day of entertainment and live music in the town centre, with a Christmas market of over 50 stalls and food vendors.
Nov
27
Pick 9
Arts27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027
Aladdin at Theatre Severn
Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury's big family pantomime, running from late November through to the new year.
Nov
27
Pick 10
Christmas27 November 2026
Bridgnorth Christmas Lights Switch On
Bridgnorth town centre, Bridgnorth
Bridgnorth Town Council’s Christmas lights switch-on. Times have not been published yet; the council is on 01746 762231.
Nov
27
Pick 11
Christmas27 November 2026 to 23 December 2026
Follies Safari to Santa’s Grotto at Hawkstone
Hawkstone Park Follies, Hodnet
A 60 to 90 minute 4x4 ride through Hawkstone Park Follies to Santa’s hillside grotto. Priced per vehicle: from £149 for up to 6 people, from £185 for up to 8.
Nov
27
Pick 12
Christmas27 November 2026 to 29 November 2026
Ludlow Winter Festival
Ludlow town centre, Ludlow
Ludlow Town Council’s winter festival weekend, ending with the Castle Square Christmas market on Sunday 29 November.
Nov
28
Pick 13
Christmas28 November 2026 to 3 January 2027
Attingham for Christmas
Attingham Park, Shrewsbury
The National Trust mansion decorated for Christmas, with timed entry and a festive trail (£5). Normal admission applies for non-members; tickets are released in stages from 19 November. Closed Christmas Day.
Nov
28
Pick 14
Christmas28 November 2026
Highley Christmas Fayre and Lights Switch-on
Highley, Highley
Highley’s Christmas fayre and lights switch-on, from 4pm.
Nov
28
Pick 15
Christmas28 November 2026
Newport Christmas Lights Switch-on
Newport town centre, Newport
A day of festivities from 10am to 6pm: snowglobe at the Buttercross, funfair, Santa parade and Christmas market, with the lights on at 5pm and carols at St Nicholas Church at 5.30pm. Santa’s grotto at the Guildhall is pre-booked.
Nov
28
Pick 16
Christmas28 November 2026 to 24 December 2026
The Elf Express on the Severn Valley Railway
Severn Valley Railway, Bridgnorth
Christmas trains from Bridgnorth on 28 and 29 November and 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 23 and 24 December, departing 10am, 12.15pm, 2.30pm and 4.45pm. Compartments from £164 for four.
Nov
28
Pick 17
Christmas28 November 2026 to 6 December 2026
The Santa Experience at Park Hall Farm
Park Hall Farm, Oswestry
Santa visits on 28 and 29 November and 5 and 6 December, 10am to 4pm, with a gift, a Christmas show and the whole farm park. Adults £14.95, children over 2 £21.95, under 2 £12.95.
Dec
4
Pick 18
Christmas4 December 2026 to 23 December 2026
Father Christmas at Sunnycroft
Sunnycroft, Telford
A Wind in the Willows Father Christmas visit at the National Trust’s Sunnycroft, 4 to 13 and 16 to 23 December in 20-minute slots. £20 per child, £5 per accompanying adult; booking essential.
Dec
5
Pick 19
Christmas5 December 2026 to 3 January 2027
Christmas Tree Trail at Dudmaston Comer Woods
Dudmaston Comer Woods, Bridgnorth
A community Christmas tree trail, 10am to 3pm, plus a free Christmas in Comer Woods weekend on 19 and 20 December. Parking £6 for non-members.
Dec
5
Pick 20
Christmas5 December 2026 to 20 December 2026
Meet Father Christmas at Ludlow Castle
Ludlow Castle, Ludlow
Father Christmas at Ludlow Castle on 5 and 6, 12 and 13, and 19 and 20 December, in slots from 10am to 3.50pm. £10 per child including castle entry, a photo and a gift; accompanying adults need a ticket too.
Dec
6
Pick 21
Christmas6 December 2026
Walcot Hall Christmas Market
Walcot Hall, Lydbury North
A Christmas market at Walcot Hall on Sunday 6 December, 11am to 4pm. Ticket details are still to be announced.
Dec
16
Pick 22
Christmas16 December 2026
Carols in the Square, Shrewsbury
The Square, Shrewsbury
Community carol singing in The Square from 5.30pm to 7pm, also streamed live online.
Jan
2
Pick 23
Heritage2 January 2027 to 3 January 2027
Severn Valley Railway Winter Steam Gala
Severn Valley Railway, Bridgnorth
An intensive new-year steam timetable across the full length of the line.
May
7
Pick 24
Food & drink7 May 2027 to 9 May 2027
Ludlow Spring Festival
Ludlow Castle, Ludlow
Real ale, live music, classic vehicles, food, drink and family activities inside Ludlow Castle.
From the full calendar
Also coming up across Shropshire
Gigs, theatre, talks, markets and workshops from approved venue and organiser listings.
- 30 October 2026The Addams Family Young@Part
- 30 October 2026SENSATIONAL 60S EXPERIENCEVenue Hire
- 30 October 2026Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons – the Candlelight ConcertShrewsbury Abbey, Shrewsbury
- 30 October 2026The BAR at The Shropshire Distillery | October 2026Unit 18 & 19, Ellesmere Business Park, Ellesmere, SY12 0EW, Ellesmere
- 30 October 2026Whisky tasting: THE PEATY ONE!Wrekin Whiskies, Shrewsbury
- 30 October 2026Shrewsbury Halloween Folklore & Ghost StoriesTanners Wines, Shrewsbury
- 30 October 2026Boorman and the Devil
- 30 October 2026THE SENSATIONAL 60s EXPERIENCE
- 30 October 2026Swing from ParisCastle Hall Bridgnorth, Bridgnorth
- 30 October 2026Nightmare Island at Alderford LakeWhitchurch, Shropshire, Whitchurch
- 30 October 2026The Addams Family Young at Part
- 31 October 2026Tasting, Tour & Talk at The Shropshire Distillery | October 2026Unit 18 & 19, Ellesmere Business Park, Ellesmere, SY12 0EW, Ellesmere
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