Shrewsbury Folk Festival
When28–31 August 2026
WhereWest Midlands Showground, Gravel Hill Lane, SY1 2PF Shrewsbury
TypeMusic festival
Shrewsbury Folk Festival is a four-day music festival held over the August Bank Holiday weekend at the West Midlands Showground in Shrewsbury. The programme brings together folk, world music and Americana across several stages, with workshops, dance and family activities. In 2026 it runs from 28 to 31 August.
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