More names for 2024!
South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo, singer songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman (USA) and Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle are among the new names we’ve just revealed for our August Bank Holiday line-up.
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First names for Shrewsbury 2024!
An Irish folk legend, an American two-time Grammy award nominee and a chart-topping UK band are among the first wave of artists announced for this year’s Shrewsbury Folk Festival.
New festival merchandise online shop
We have launched a new online store for festival fans looking to buy sustainable festival merchandise including clothing, bags & more!
Buy a piece of festival art from Luke Crump
Our Refolkus artist-in-residence Luke Crump spent four days creating this amazing artwork this year and now you can own your own copy!
Festival smashes fundraising target for Hope House
We are beyond delighted to have scored a record fundraising total for Hope House this year to smash the £100,000 milestone in our ongoing efforts to fund music therapy sessions for children with life-threatening conditions. Our charity partner raised more than £11,400, which includes a donation from us for every adult weekend ticket sold. The […]
Festival fundraising music to the ears of Hope House
We are aiming to smash the £100,000 mark in its ongoing efforts to raise funds for music therapy for children with life-threatening conditions.
Final line up news!
The only UK festival gig of 2023 for Scottish songstress Eddi Reader and a debut visit from the Red Hot Chilli Pipers top the list of the final acts for this year’s festival.
More additions to our line up
We have announced the latest wave of artists for this year’s festival including Joachim Cooder, the first lady of Celtic music Moya Brennan and the first ever English festival gig for Nordic folk trio Dreamers’ Circus.