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Discover the all-inclusive Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2026
Whether you’ve been to the festival before or you’re thinking of visiting Shrewsbury Folk Festival for the first time, one thing’s for sure: your ticket to this family and dog friendly events gets you a LOT more than great music.
Take a look at everything you can enjoy as part of your all-inclusive day or weekend ticket this summer:
Four glorious days, four buzzing stages
From folk to Americana and world music, your soundtrack for the weekend is sorted. See your favourite artists and discover new ones with more than 65 music concerts across the weekend. Big names, rising stars, unexpected discoveries - it’s all part of the magic.
Image credit Steve Lacey
Dance, dance, dance
Ceilidhs and dances, displays, shows and workshops mean you can dive right in – no experience required! Keep an eye out in the town centre for the colourful morris and dance teams who’ll literally be dancing in the streets.
Image credit Richard Hammerton
Music everywhere
From singarounds to relaxed sessions to the campsite, the music spills far beyond the stage.
Image credit Mike Dean
There's something for every age
With dedicated children and youth festivals in their own venues, younger festival-goers get their own unforgettable adventure too. There will definitely be no cries of “I’m bored." In fact, you’ll be dragging them away!
Image credit Steve Lacey
Learn, explore and have fun
Have a natter in the crafty catch up, join the festival choir, play Shane's Singo Bingo, discover fantastic folklore tales, get your giggle on in a laughter workshop, learn the art of songwriting, stretch out with yoga and pilates, explore the countryside with a guided walk, brush up on your musical skills with Tuneworks - there’s something for everyone to join in with. The festival’s extensive programme of workshops and activities means there never needs to be a dull moment.
Image credit Steve Oliver
Bring the dog
The festival is proud to be dog-friendly, so pet lovers don’t have to leave their canine companions at home.
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An atmosphere like no other
Ask anyone who’s been - this is one of the friendliest festivals you’ll ever attend! Here’s just one comment from a 2025 visitor:
“Great variety of artists, well organised festival, hugely family friendly with fun for all ages. Workshops, dancing, beautiful music to listen to or play along with, good food & drink available and an amazing team of volunteer stewards keeping the site spotless & tidy. Add fantastic weather for a family and friends to get together - to quote Tina Turner, ‘simply the best’.”
Image credit Bob Machin
Sleep your way
The campsite wraps around the four music stages and dance tent so if you want to soak up every second of festival fun, pitch up in your tent, campervan, motorhome or caravan. Or you can treat yourself to glamping and do your weekend in style. But if that’s not your thing, day tickets are a great way to experience everything the festival has to offer. With hot showers and loads of loos, all your needs are catered for.
Eat, drink & browse
A buzzing food village, craft fair, the best festival shop and music stalls keep the good vibes flowing all weekend. But if you’re on a budget, feel free to pack your own picnic and drinks
Cheers to SIX bars!
You’re never far from a bar at Shrewsbury Folk Festival with the amazing selection of carefully selected regional real ales and ciders and wine. There's even a cocktail bus!
It’s accessible
The organisers have worked hard to make the festival as inclusive as possible with an accessible camping area, toilets and showers, a free shuttle bus between the stages, viewing platforms and designated zones for wheelchair users, concessionary and carer day and weekend tickets and more.
When you add it all up, it’s four days of music, creativity, community and pure joy – all wrapped up in one ticket. No hidden costs.
Shrewsbury Folk Festival takes place at the DMOS People West Mid Showground over August Bank Holiday weekend (28-31). Click here for a taster of what to expect.
For the full festival line-up or to book day or weekend tickets, visit shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk.
Header image credited to Steve Oliver, aerial site image credited to Drone Rangers
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