A closing set from the Levellers, the final UK festival performance from the legendary Oysterband and exclusive shows from Canadian fiddle maestros Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy as they return to the world stage are among the highlights of the first artists revealed for the 2025 Shrewsbury Folk Festival.
Our fabulous festivalgoers raised more than £10,000 this year towards creating precious moments for local children with life-threatening conditions.
We have met with Shrewsbury’s new MP to appeal for Government backing to a campaign to give our beleaguered industry a much-needed financial boost.
I’m writing from sunny Sheffield, where there’s a warm breeze (finally!) and I’m dreaming ahead to dizzy August days in the Shrewsbury Folk Festival Dance Tent. Read more
This is it… the final instalment of what’s going to be a superb summer weekend of music!
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.
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.
We have launched a new online store for festival fans looking to buy sustainable festival merchandise including clothing, bags & more!