Posted 05 Jan 2026

What's coming to Shrewsbury in 2026?

There's always something to do in Shrewsbury. We update this post throughout the year -- visit often, and get these key dates for 2026 in your calendar.
Folk festival

Spring

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Summer

Shrewsbury folk festival main stage
Festivals

Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2026

Shrewsbury Folk Festival is where world-class music meets laid-back riverside vibes. Every August Bank Holiday, it brings together a brilliant mix of…

28 August - 31 August 2026
12:00pm - 6:30pm

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Autumn

Macmillan coracle world championships
History & Heritage

Coracle World Championships

The River Severn in Shrewsbury will be filled with thrills and spills as the Coracle World Championships returns this September!The event will see…

11 September
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Shrewsbury Half Marathon
Sports

Shrewsbury Half Marathon

Our beautiful, scenic routes showcase Shrewsbury’s highlights including the Welsh & English Bridge, Kingsland, Porthill, Coleham, The Quarry,…

27 September
8:30am - 11:15am
Oktoberfest
Dine & Drink

Shropshire Oktoberfest

Shropshire’s biggest beer festival returns to Shrewsbury on October 2nd and 3rd. There will be no mainstream beer brands, just local breweries, cider…

2 October - 3 October 2026
5:00pm - 10:00pm

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Winter

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