Fundraising thank you from Hope House
Our fabulous festivalgoers raised more than £10,000 this year towards creating precious moments for local children with life-threatening conditions.
Festival calls for industry support as it sets the stage for 2024
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.
Striking the gender balance
Have you looked at our line-up? No, REALLY looked at our line-up?
Rosie writes… a word from our dance director
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
The final 2024 line-up is in!
This is it… the final instalment of what’s going to be a superb summer weekend of music!
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.
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!