Festival profile28-31 Aug 2026 · Shropshire

Shrewsbury Folk Festival

Shrewsbury Folk Festival brings together acclaimed folk artists including Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders and Ferocious Dog ft The Celtic Folk Orchestra. Experience four days of traditional and contemporary folk music in the historic market town of Shrewsbury.

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Shrewsbury Folk Festival brings together acclaimed folk artists including Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders and Ferocious Dog ft The Celtic Folk Orchestra. Experience four days of traditional and contemporary folk music in the historic market town of Shrewsbury.

Shrewsbury Folk Festival returns in 2026, running 28-31 Aug at Shropshire. With a capacity of around 7,000, it sits at the more intimate end of the UK festival calendar.

Expect a traditional folk, acoustic, community feel. Folk & roots, Celtic, Traditional fans will feel right at home.

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Capacity7,000
CampingYes

Genres

Folk & rootsCelticTraditional

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