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The Illuminated Orchestra are at the top of their game and firm favourites at Shrewsbury Abbey, always playing to packed houses. It's not just an amazing, non-stop musical experience but they bring an incredible lightshow that looks absolutely stunning against the beautiful backdrop of the ancient Abbey. Illuminated? You bet! The acoustics are great too! You really DO need to book early or risk disappointment! Doors: 17:45 Start: 18:00 End: 19:15 Licensed bar and coffee/cake bar

The Illuminated Orchestra are at the top of their game and firm favourites at Shrewsbury Abbey, always playing to packed houses. It's not just an amazing, non-stop musical experience but they bring an incredible lightshow that looks absolutely stunning against the beautiful backdrop of the ancient Abbey. Illuminated? You bet! The acoustics are great too! You really DO need to book early or risk disappointment! Doors: 19:45 Start: 20:30 End: 21:45 Licensed bar and coffee/cake bar

Mendelssohn - The Hebrides Overture (Fingal’s Cave) Haydn - Heiligmesse (Missa Sancti Bernardi von Offida) Brahms - Piano Concerto No 2 in Bb Directed by Martin Cook with Shrewsbury Sinfonia (leader Anne Tupling) with Sean Godden (piano solo) Adult ticket - £20 U18 - Free Licensed bar & Coffee bar

The Music of Coldplay by Candlelight comes to Shrewsbury Abbey! Show 1: Doors 5.30pm / On stage 6.15pm Show 2: Doors 7.45pm / On stage 8.30pm Licensed bar. Coffee and cake bar. Calling all Coldplay fans... you've been waiting for Something Just Like This! Direct from London's West End...The Music Of Coldplay By Candlelight is coming to Shrewsbury Abbey Featuring a spectacular cast of world-class vocalists and an epic live band, prepare for total Paradise, as you experience Coldplay's biggest hits, like never before! This incredible concert will take you on the Adventure Of A Lifetime, with not just a Sky Full Of Stars, but a room full of candlelight and spectacular live music, too! Get ready to hear all your favourites, from Viva La Vida and Hymn For The Weekend, to Yellow, The Scientist and many more, all performed live by candlelight. So, make sure you book your tickets, faster than the Speed Of Sound, and join us for this phenomenal live show, guaranteed to Fix You.

An Unforgettable Tribute in Glowing Candlelight Performed by 4 World Class Singers & an incredible live band! Prepare to be swept away by an extraordinary evening of music, atmosphere and pure emotion. George Michael – The Candlelight Concert is more than just a tribute — it’s a stunning live experience that honours the legacy of one of the greatest voices in pop history, performed in a setting that will leave you breathless. As you step into the magic, you'll be greeted by the soft, romantic glow of hundreds of flickering candles, casting a golden haze over the stage and creating an amazing, intimate ambiance unlike anything you've experienced before. The stage is set for something truly special. At the heart of this unforgettable night is a live band of exceptional musicians, joined by four sensational vocalists who will deliver pitch-perfect renditions of George Michael’s most beloved hits. From the soaring emotion of Careless Whisper and Everything She Wants, to the infectious energy of Faith, Freedom! '90 and Jesus to a Child, every song is performed with heart, soul and incredible attention to detail. This is a night for fans old and new to celebrate the music, style and spirit of George Michael — a man whose voice defined a generation and whose songs…

The last time Steeleye played Shrewsbury was in 2022 but they have never played the Abbey. Shrewsbury Abbey is just the perfect venue to visit on their current tour - a unique and iconic group performing in a unique and historic place. Do not delay booking your seats! Be in no doubt, this is the real Steeleye Span with Maddy Prior, not a tribute! Doors: 18:30 Show: 19:30 Licensed bar & Coffee bar FREE PARKING AFTER 6PM ON ABBEY FOREGATE CAR PARK - https://next.shropshire.gov.uk/parking/find-my-nearest-car-park/shrewsbury-abbey-foregate/ Together for 56 years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours. Now they return with Conflict, their first full studio album in over five years. All traditional singers have sung modern and self-composed pieces alongside old songs, Conflict is an album that follows in that very tradition. The album’s title was chosen as much to reflect the times we find ourselves in, but also the stretch and tear of our relationship with this planet that hosts us. The band will undertake a full UK tour in support, their first live dates of the year. As ever – and with such a rich history to choose from…

North Wales Opera returns to its Shrewsbury ‘home’ to present Verdi’s Rigoletto. The Abbey will be transformed with a raised platform and expert lighting to create intense drama accompanied by talented singers and Shrewsbury’s very own Ensemble SY1 live orchestra. This is one of the most famous operas with melodies you will instantly recognise. From the fireworks of Gilda’s Caro Nome to the greatly recognised La donna è mobile! Like many of its class, this opera can be expressed in a few sentences and is likely the best to express the potency of rueful karma and the underbelly of schadenfreude. Under the proven leadership and artistry of international soprano Anne Williams-King and her team, North Wales Opera add this opera to their repertoire. A great introduction to this work by Opera Australia can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hHtUGVQmkA   Anne Williams-King Director Andrew Charity Musical Director Ensemble SY1 Alex Postlethwaite Ensemble Leader Please visit our website for more information about North Wales Opera Company & Studio: www.northwalesoepra.co.uk Ticket Information (Discounts & Concessions) Early bird tickets (book before 14/3/26) Carer tickets (Call Ticket Quarter 0344 8000 410 or email customerservice@ticketquarter.co.uk) Blue Light Card Holder (Discounts for NHS & Emergency Service https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/en) - one card ID…

Join us on the Dark Side of the Moon for the ultimate tribute to Pink Floyd, performed live at the beautiful Shrewsbury Abbey, by candlelight! This spectacular concert features some of the most iconic music of all time, including Another Brick in the Wall, Comfortably Numb, Wish You Were Here, Us and Them, Shine On You Crazy Diamonds and more! No time to waste! Book your tickets now and join us for The Great Gig in the Sky! This concert will be performed by ‘What The Floyd’, one of the UK’s leading Pink Floyd tribute shows! SHOW 1: Doors 17:30 Starts 18:15 Ends 19:30 SHOW 2: Doors 19:45 Starts 20:30 Ends 21:45 Licensed bar & Coffee & Cake bar

The Music of James Bond From the moment the first chord strikes, audiences are transported into the mysterious and thrilling world of James Bond. This incredible Chamber Orchestra brings the legendary music of James Bond to life in a way that is bold, elegant and utterly unforgettable. This is more than a concert - it is an orchestral tribute to one of cinema’s most iconic legacies. Across six decades, the music of Bond has been defined by extraordinary voices: Dame Shirley Bassey, whose soaring performances of “Goldfinger”, “Diamonds Are Forever” and “Moonraker” set the gold standard; Adele, whose Oscar-winning “Skyfall” became an instant classic; Sam Smith’s haunting “Writing’s On the Wall”; and Billie Eilish’s powerful and poignant “No Time To Die”. These songs - and the artists behind them - have given Bond its unmistakable sound. Performed by world-class musicians and vocalists, every note echoes the sophistication of the James Bond universe. The sound of sweeping strings and bold brass stirs images of high-speed car chases, exotic escapes and unforgettable encounters. The sultry tones of the singers evoke Bond’s timeless glamour. This is a night where music and cinema intertwine, where audiences don’t just listen to - they feel it,…

Join Rock Choir Shropshire for a spectacular afternoon or evening of music at the magnificent Shrewsbury Abbey. The Power of Song brings together the stirring voices of Shropshire Rock Choir with sublime soprano Joanna Cooke and the wonderful Toscana Strings, in a programme of soaring melodies and rocking anthems — from Hallelujah to Ave Maria, Sweet Child o' Mine to A Thousand Years and beyond. All proceeds in aid of Lingen Davies Cancer Support. Show 1: Doors 14:15, Show 15:00 Show 2: Doors 18.45, Show 19:30 Shows last 2 hours Licensed bar and Coffee bar. Homemade cake available for donations.

As part of Shrewsbury Music Festival, the combined forces of Shrewsbury School Community Choir, Shrewsbury Choral and Shrewsbury Sinfonia (leader, Anne Tupling) bring two of the major works of the choral repertoire to Shrewsbury Abbey, under the baton of Richard Robbins. This is a choral feast not to be missed! www.shrewsburychoral.org.uk www.shropshirecharityconcerts.org.uk  

Calling all Whitney Houston fans! You have been Saving All Your Love for this Moment In Time! Get ready to experience the best of Whitney Houston All At Once, at this epic concert, performed live at the beautiful Shrewsbury Abbey! Starring Kieshia Chun and her Million Dollar Band, this incredible show is guaranteed to have dancing the night away and singing your heart out, all night long! Expect to hear the biggest hits, from I Have Nothing, Greatest Love Of All and How Will I Know to I Will Always Love You, My Love Is Your Love and many more. So, if this sounds like the Greatest night of all… grab your tickets now, get ready to Dance With Somebody, and get So Emotional at this stunning celebration of live music! Show 1: Doors: 17:30; Show 18:15; Ends 19:30 Show 2: Doors: 19:45; Show 20:30; Ends 21:45 Licensed bar & Coffee bar