Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2026

Festival in United Kingdom

Aug 28, 2026 Aug 31, 2026

Sarah Pagel · 1 September 2026

About this festival

The Shrewsbury Folk Festival is an annual four-day celebration of folk, world music, and traditional dance held every August Bank Holiday weekend in Shropshire. It is renowned for its inclusive, family-friendly atmosphere and features a diverse program of international performers, workshops, and ceilidhs at the West Midlands Showground.

What Shrewsbury Folk Festival offers

Camping available

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For fans

Where it was

West Midlands Showground

Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF, United Kingdom

Local Currency: GBP

The local currency is GBP.

An independent music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.

1 September 2026