LOOPFEST 2026 – FIRST LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT 🐍 🛡️

We’re back from 1–3 May 2026 with our biggest line-up yet.

This is only the first wave with plenty more to come.

Tickets on sale now at LOOPFEST.CO.UK

Now then... we're booking for 2026. Who would you like to see playing at LOOPFEST next year?

LOOPFEST was back on BBC Radio Shropshire today talking about the upcoming fundraiser event for The Hive (THIS SATURDAY) and the big plans we have for LOOPFEST 2025 (2-4 May).

Have you heard the LOOPFEST 2025 playlist yet?

What food traders should we have at #LOOPFEST25? We've got spaces at Shrewsbury Castle, The Square and Shrewsbury College Welsh Bridge Campus. Super keen to hear your ideas.

Photo credit: Kanu Poké - because they make banging Vegan food, and we wanted to shout about it.

LOOPFEST 2025 might be a few month away, but check out this romper of a fundraiser to help SAVE THE HIVE on Saturday 15th February 2025 feat. Ego Friendly, Softboys, Untamed Shrews, Weekend Dad, Asswolf, Dead on Arrival, Sour Rivalry & Ethan Prior-Ryan.

ANNOUNCEMENT #6: Ben Ottewell - You may know him as the one from Gomez with the gravelly voice. You may know him as one of the finest musicians the UK has produced with a knack for writing perfectly peculiar pop songs. Both descriptions work.

ANNOUNCEMENT #6: The Spitfires - Punk influenced mod choons with a stage show that is both energetic and revitalizing. The Spitfires bring old school 70s vibes with a backline that is tighter than a government endorsed winter payments scheme.

#loopfest2025 #loopfest #shrewsbury

ANNOUNCEMENT #5: Miles Hunt - The acclaimed frontman of indie rock band The Wonder Stuff. Known for his captivating stage presence and soulful vocals, Hunt will bring a unique, stripped-down performance to the stage, showcasing his musical versatility and timeless songwriting.

ANNOUNCEMENT #4: The Cheap Thrills - Hailing from Liverpool, The Cheap Thrills are well known on the festival circuit having been quietly building a buzz over their shotgun riffs and blues-infused indie melodies for quite some time. For fans of Britpop and 60's psychedelia.

#loopfest2025 #loopfest

ANNOUNCEMENT #3: Don Letts - Don Letts came to notoriety in the late 70’s as the DJ that single handedly turned a whole generation of punks onto reggae. And he's playing at LOOPFEST 2025!

Weekend entry wristbands (Sat 3rd - Sun 4th May 2025) on sale now ➡️ https://ticketloop.co.uk/loopfest/

ANNOUNCEMENT #2: @beatlesdubclub.bsky.social - DJ Chris Arnold takes you on a magical mystery tour of his collection of covers, remixes and surprise re-interpretations from most probably most influential band that ever walked this earth – The Beatles.

#loopfest2025 #loopfest

ANNOUNCEMENT #1: Funke and the Two Tone Baby - a one man sonic explosion. Uncategorized and uncharted. Jammed halfway between frenzied alt-blues and metronomic dance beats. #loopfest2025 #loopfest

We're looking for groups who can help with stewarding at LOOPFEST 2025 (2nd–4th May). In return, you'll have the opportunity to fundraise for your organisation during the event.

Tag anyone you think might be interested, and let's start a conversation! We'd love to hear from you.

✨ Looking to Make Your Business Shine at LOOPFEST 2025?

In 2024, Shrewsbury Town Centre saw record-breaking success with an impressive 21,000-strong increase in visitor numbers over the early May Bank Holiday! 🚶‍♀️
Get in touch to get involved

#LOOPFEST2025 #BusinessGrowth #ShrewsburyTownCentre

🎶🎸 The countdown is ON! 🎸🎶

Just 17 weeks / 116 days until Loopfest takes over Shrewsbury, bringing 250+ acts to 40 incredible venues across the town centre! 🔥🎤

#Loopfest2025 #CountdownToLoopfest

From 2–4 May 2025, Shrewsbury will come alive with 250 acts across 50 venues as the West Midlands’ largest inner-city festival takes centre stage. This is your chance to showcase your brand to thousands of festival-goers and support grassroots arts and culture.