What's On in Shropshire
Things to do in and around Shropshire: events, days out and family activities, with the practical details.
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Shrewsbury Half Marathon: Roads Shut 8am to Noon, 27 Sep
The half starts 8.30am on Sunday 27 September and nearly 40 town centre roads close from 8am to noon. Entries have already sold out. Full closure list here.
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Bonfire Night
Shropshire Fireworks: Craven Arms 24 Oct, Shrewsbury 7 Nov
Two Shropshire displays have 2026 dates and prices: Craven Arms on 24 October, £7 an adult, and the West Mid Showground on 7 November, £15 with children free.
Christmas
Shropshire Christmas Lights: Oswestry Goes First, 19 Nov
Five Shropshire towns have 2026 switch-on dates, from Oswestry on 19 November to Bridgnorth and Ludlow on the 27th. Shrewsbury has still not named its night.
Christmas
Shrewsbury Pantomime: Aladdin, 66 Shows, From £18.50
Theatre Severn's Aladdin runs 27 November to 3 January across 66 performances, and was already 60% sold in July. Ludlow's Sleeping Beauty opens 9 December.