
Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2027
Thu 26 Aug · 15:00
West Midlands Showground
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The Shrewsbury Folk Festival takes place at the West Midlands Showground in Shrewsbury from 26 August to 30 August 2027. Gates open at various times depending on ticket type, with camping available from Thursday afternoon. The festival features multiple stages and marquees, and attendees must bring their own seating and blankets.
Friday 27 - Monday 30 August 2027
Privacy Policy We will not pass on your details to third parties. Shrewsbury Folk Festival will only use your email address to send festival updates but you must make sure you check the appropriate box. We’ll send info on artists booked, who is on which day, arrival times, car parking, maps, camping details and child and youth activities etc. Please make sure you check this option when you buy tickets or you WILL miss important information.
Venues SFF has a mixture of outside stages and open sided marquees. You’ll need to bring your own chairs and picnic blankets.
Opening Times
Gates open for Thursday camping (ticket holders only) from 15:00-18:00
Gates open for Friday camping from 07:00
Gates open for day ticket holders at 12:00 on Friday and at 09:00 on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Concert finish times 00:00 *except on Monday when it’s approximately 18:30*.
Tickets Your automated E Ticket should be with you within 30 minutes of ordering. You’ll need to show your E Ticket, complete with bar code, on arrival. If your email doesn’t arrive within 30 minutes, please get in touch with Gigantic Tickets at customerservices@gigantic.com or give them a call on 0115 807 7900. Please check your junk folder first though! Weekend wristband colours will indicate if you are entitled to camp or not so please make sure you book the correct tickets. We have a 3 tier weekend ticket system which is the fairest system we can adopt. As always, the earlier you buy your tickets, the cheaper they are. Each tier has a limited number of tickets and when they’re gone, they’re gone so please book early! When tier 1 tickets sell out the price will automatically change to tier 2 and so on.
Car Parking - For non campers Parking costs £5.25 per day or £15.50 for the weekend. These charges apply to vehicles parked in our car park (not camping pitches).
DAY TICKETS
Friday 12:00-midnight
Saturday 09:00-01:00
Sunday 09:00-01:00
Monday 09:00-18:30
WEEKEND TICKETS are valid from Thursday to Monday OR Friday to Monday inclusive.
Family ticket options (with or without camping)
2 adults and 2 children 5-10 yrs
2 adults and 1 child 5-10 yrs and 1 youth 11-17 yrs
2 adults and 2 youths 11-17 yrs
All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
Concessionary tickets Prices are tiered and like all other tickets, when they’re gone they’re gone. Concession tickets are for people aged 66+, full time students or people in receipt of the below benefi
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2027 takes place on Thursday, 26 August 2027 at 15:00. The event runs until Monday, 30 August 2027.
Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2027 is held at West Midlands Showground in Shrewsbury (Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF).
Tickets for Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2027 are priced at £11. Live prices and availability are shown on gigantic.com.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of West Midlands Showground can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2027 can be booked via gigantic.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2027
Editorial Summary
The Shrewsbury Folk Festival takes place at the West Midlands Showground in Shrewsbury from 26 August to 30 August 2027. Gates open at various times depending on ticket type, with camping available from Thursday afternoon. The festival features multiple stages and marquees, and attendees must bring their own seating and blankets.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Friday 27 - Monday 30 August 2027
Privacy Policy We will not pass on your details to third parties. Shrewsbury Folk Festival will only use your email address to send festival updates but you must make sure you check the appropriate box. We’ll send info on artists booked, who is on which day, arrival times, car parking, maps, camping details and child and youth activities etc. Please make sure you check this option when you buy tickets or you WILL miss important information.
Venues SFF has a mixture of outside stages and open sided marquees. You’ll need to bring your own chairs and picnic blankets.
Opening Times
Gates open for Thursday camping (ticket holders only) from 15:00-18:00
Gates open for Friday camping from 07:00
Gates open for day ticket holders at 12:00 on Friday and at 09:00 on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Concert finish times 00:00 *except on Monday when it’s approximately 18:30*.
Tickets Your automated E Ticket should be with you within 30 minutes of ordering. You’ll need to show your E Ticket, complete with bar code, on arrival. If your email doesn’t arrive within 30 minutes, please get in touch with Gigantic Tickets at customerservices@gigantic.com or give them a call on 0115 807 7900. Please check your junk folder first though! Weekend wristband colours will indicate if you are entitled to camp or not so please make sure you book the correct tickets. We have a 3 tier weekend ticket system which is the fairest system we can adopt. As always, the earlier you buy your tickets, the cheaper they are. Each tier has a limited number of tickets and when they’re gone, they’re gone so please book early! When tier 1 tickets sell out the price will automatically change to tier 2 and so on.
Car Parking - For non campers Parking costs £5.25 per day or £15.50 for the weekend. These charges apply to vehicles parked in our car park (not camping pitches).
DAY TICKETS
Friday 12:00-midnight
Saturday 09:00-01:00
Sunday 09:00-01:00
Monday 09:00-18:30
WEEKEND TICKETS are valid from Thursday to Monday OR Friday to Monday inclusive.
Family ticket options (with or without camping)
2 adults and 2 children 5-10 yrs
2 adults and 1 child 5-10 yrs and 1 youth 11-17 yrs
2 adults and 2 youths 11-17 yrs
All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
Concessionary tickets Prices are tiered and like all other tickets, when they’re gone they’re gone. Concession tickets are for people aged 66+, full time students or people in receipt of the below benefi
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2027?
Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2027 takes place on Thursday, 26 August 2027 at 15:00. The event runs until Monday, 30 August 2027.
Where is Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2027 taking place?
Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2027 is held at West Midlands Showground in Shrewsbury (Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF).
How much are tickets for Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2027?
Tickets for Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2027 are priced at £11. Live prices and availability are shown on gigantic.com.
Is there anywhere to stay near Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2027?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of West Midlands Showground can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2027?
Tickets for Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2027 can be booked via gigantic.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Price
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Until Monday, 30 August 2027
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