The three-day festival will showcase dozens of local artists in venues around the town, alongside emerging acts currently making waves on the UK gig scene.​

The Line-ups have been announced with acts such as Adultplay, Little Juke & Trademark Blud plus many more!​

A spokesperson for the festival said: "Loopfest received no funding in 2024, and to balance the books Loopfest is proud to introduce nationally renowned artists to Shrewsbury's stage this year.”​

In addition to the musical line-up, Loopfest will feature spoken word artists, child-friendly workshops, and crowd-inclusive street entertainment throughout the weekend.​

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Bearded Theory is a multi-award winning creative and performing arts festival set in the beautiful grounds of Catton Hall in the heart of the National Forest.​

This year is headlined by Pixies, Garbage, Skunk Anansie and CMAT. It features many more acts from the UK and beyond.​

The festival borders the three counties of West Midlands, South Derbyshire and Staffordshire, and has been running for 14 years.​

In its history, the festival have donated over £300,000 to charity, supporting youth clubs, food banks and many local and national charities.​

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Ludlow Fringe is an independent arts, community and culture festival that celebrates talent from the local area and beyond.​

The festival was established in 2013 to provide an annual inclusive, vibrant and diverse arts event within the town of Ludlow during June and July.​

Each year, the festival includes a carnival and the theme for 2024 was "Great Love Stories of all Time" - to pay tribute to the Shakespeare play that took place in the castle.​

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Beardy Folk Festival is a carefully crafted, Midsummer music festival boasting a brilliant line up of contemporary and traditional music. ​

The two music stages are inside a walled garden, and will be headlined by Elles Bailey, Peatbog & Noble Jacks.​

There's street food & bars, a trade village, workshops, talks, storytelling & children's entertainment, plus up to four nights camping & glamping with incredible views.​

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The event organizers of Alderfest have decided to embrace nostalgia and bring back some familiar faces from the past, offering attendees a trip down memory lane.​

Jess Glynn headlines, alongside Professor Green, Artful Dodger and Ultrabeat.​

After an incredible four years, Alderfest is back for its fifth year and we are excited to bring lots of fun, live music and amazing artists to the stage once again.​

AJ and Curtis Pritchard will be back hosting the whole weekend, keeping everyone entertained with their hilarious humour and crowd-pleasing charm!​

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After a successful debut in 2023, Woodshrop returns to Shrewsbury Town Centre.​

The UK's top tribute bands and acts will be playing a diverse mixture of music throughout the weekend.​

The line-up includes tributes to Oasis, David Bowie, Kate Bush and many more.​

Woodshrop is held at West Mid Showground is a peaceful family-friendly site on the banks of the mighty River Severn.​

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Farmer Phil's Festival is a musically diverse annual event that originally started in 1998 in a corner of one of Farmer Phil's fields near Shrewsbury in Shropshire.​

The festival boasts an eclectic mix of acts ranging from ska to classic rock, from dance to acoustic folk and everything in between!​

With the annual event now established as a popular boutique festival, Farmer Phil does not wish for it to grow any further. All future plans are focused on maintaining the extended family atmosphere between our returning festival goers, traders and all of the hard working volunteers who bring the event together year after year.​

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Shrewsbury Folk Festival has a reputation for delivering the very finest acts from the UK and around the world.​

Acts for 2026 are: Bailey & Keeley, Bhangra Celilidh, Blowzabella & many more.​

The organisers are always searching to find new authentic artists, as well as providing a platform for established performers.​

The family friendly festival has loads of events and entertainment for children and young people, workshops for everyone and brilliant sessions both organised and impromptu.​

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