Bridgnorth Music and Arts Festival

13/06/2026

We love our Castle Stage, such a beautiful setting in the bandstand of the Castle Gardens, with views of the Severn Valley Railway and our iconic leaning Castle!
So add this to your calendar for Saturday 29 August 2026!

This year we are thrilled to have two superb songwriters performing as part of the Saturday line-up!

2pm - Will Co'an - whose deeply personal songwriting blends intricate fingerpicking with evocative lyricism and a lifetime of musical experience. Rooted in folk, acoustic and contemporary singer-songwriter traditions, his songs inhabit the fragile space between despair and hope, exploring the quiet resilience of the human spirit with honesty, warmth and emotional depth.

4pm - Dave Boddison Music -The songs of Dave Boddison are rich in melody. Not just In what he sings, but also in what comes from the guitar. His self penned songs have a delicate and personal feel, with captivating vocals, and thoughtful lyrics, which gives his performances a quiet and intimate feel.

The festival is also proud to welcome back key partners and supporters including The Travelwallet Bassa Villa Bridgnorth and Carlsberg alongside The White Lion Bridgnorth

What's happening in Bridgnorth?
More artist announcements will follow soon.
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10/06/2026

More artist announcements!
On Monday 31 August we will be finishing our awesome festival with our Quayside stage and the line-up this year (once again) is awesome!!

We are thrilled to bring you, for you audio enjoyment....

Koppelli who are bringing their dynamic, charming London sound to the Quayside stage at 2pm - Koppelli's songs are a mix of quirky, humorous and romantic.

MountainSong are fantastic with their Golden era Bluegrass and traditional Appalachian music with high lonesome harmonies. They will take to the stage at 3pm.

and lastly ...What a way to headline this stage and end the 2026 festival..... Mezzotonic are a funk rock explosion from Wolverhampton! So come ready to dance !!

The festival is proud to be partnered with fantastic local businesses including The Travelwallet Bassa Villa Bridgnorth and Carlsberg alongside The White Lion Bridgnorth

More artist announcements will follow soon.
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03/06/2026

It's time to reveal some of our Quayside Artists for our 2026 festival! The Quayside Stage is such a wonderful vibe, with an incredible range of performers in a stunning setting!

Returning from Thursday 27 August to Monday 31 August, the festival will once again transform the town into a vibrant celebration of music, creativity and community, with stages and performances taking place across iconic Bridgnorth locations including Castle Gardens, the High Street and the Quayside.

Here are the first three artists announced for this year’s Quayside Stage which is held on Monday 31 August 2026 from 12pm - 6pm.
BirdBrother are bringing their haunting, hypnotic songs with soaring vocal bliss for your delectation! After wowing us at our Castle Gardens stage in 2025, we are thrilled to see Birdbrother return to the festival!
The Clarkes & Co. are bringing their “Wonderful songs, great harmonies – I was hooked from when I heard the first number” (Ashley Hutchings, Fairport Convention, The Albion Band, Steeleye Span). The Clarkes & Co play original acoustic music in the folk/roots genre.
We cannot kick off the Quayside without him....Ronnie Prudence is back with his drumming workshop. just follow the rhythms to the Quayside at 12pm! This is such a fun workshop and open to anyone who wants a chance to get involved.

The festival is also proud to welcome back key partners and supporters including The Travelwallet Bassa Villa Bridgnorth and Carlsberg alongside The White Lion Bridgnorth

More artist announcements will follow soon.
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01/06/2026

Ohhh we made the Papers!!!
Thank you Shropshire Star for the story...
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/bridgnorths-music-and-arts-festival-returns-as-first-acts-revealed-8648074

Mentioned in the story are: The DeadShots | Pete Hubbard | BirdBrother | The Clarkes & Co. | Encrypted Love | Flatworld | The Travelwallet | Bassa Villa Bridgnorth | The White Lion Bridgnorth | ShireFolk

The festival is coming back to the town during the August bank holiday weekend

29/05/2026

Next weekend Bridgnorth will be buzzing with artists and art lovers. One of our favourite weekends of the year!

Please like and share to make this the best Bridgnorth Open House Arts Trail ever!
Tickets now available online

http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridgnorth-open-house-arts-trail

See you there!

28/05/2026

Bridgnorth Music and Arts Festival Announces First Artists for 2026 Line-Up!

The countdown is officially on as we reveal the first wave of artists set to perform at this year’s much-loved free festival.

Returning from Thursday 27 August to Monday 31 August, the festival will once again transform the town into a vibrant celebration of music, creativity and community, with stages and performances taking place across iconic Bridgnorth locations including Castle Gardens, the High Street and the Quayside.

Organised by ShireFolk, the festival continues its mission of championing grassroots artists while celebrating the unique beauty, culture and independent spirit of Bridgnorth. Alongside live music, pubs and venues across the town will host events throughout the weekend, creating a lively atmosphere that brings the whole community together.

The first three artists announced for this year’s festival are all performing on our High Street Stage on Sunday 30 August!

The DeadShots - Headlining our High Street Stage!
Pete Hubbard, returning after a standout performance at last year’s festival, where they headlined our Quayside stage.
Encrypted Love, who wowed audiences in 2025 and are bringing their incredible, unique sound to our High Street Stage.

This is just the beginning, with many more artists and events due to be announced in the coming weeks.

The festival is also proud to welcome back key partners and supporters including The Travelwallet, Bassa Villa Bridgnorth and Carlsberg alongside The White Lion Bridgnorth

More artist announcements will follow soon.

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08/05/2026

Woohoo, amazing news!
Our 2025 High Street Headliners, Rob Clamp and the Ashmen are coming back to Bridgnorth this November as part of their Autumn tour.
The full band will be at the Castle Hall, Bridgnorth on 7 November, tickets are available from:

https://shirefolk.co.uk/ticket-shop/p/rob-clamp-and-the-ashmen-in-bridgnorth-2026

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I’m not sure where to start with this one but what I can say is, we are buzzing for this ❤️

Rob Clamp & The Ashmen are back on the road this Autumn on our biggest ever tour 🙌

These shows will be incredibly special, some in new places, some in places we know well - for all of them, we will play with our hearts on our sleeves and leave our souls on the stage 🎶

Many incredible thanks to the venues and promoters that helped make this happen - tell your friends, be prepared to dance to foot stomping folk tunes and unplugged banjos… tickets are available now via the website 👀

Please move swiftly to help us all out👌

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03/02/2026

Our amazing festival partner The Travelwallet is celebrating 24 years today! Join us to wish them a very Happy Birthday 🥳 and a huge Thank You for everyone at Bridgnorth Music and Arts Festival!

Huge huge congratulations to the wonderful Maggie Rogers and team Travelwallet which celebrates 24 years in our town today!!🥳🎂🥂

The Whitburn Street business opened its doors on 02/02/02 when it was just two👯‍♀️ -Mags and Vicky

Now a well established Bridgnorth institution and great employer- it was Champagne and cup cakes for lunch today!🥂

As Maggie said “As always, thank you to all the wonderful clients who have supported us ♥️” and having used their services - they are just brilliant and help us make those all important memories 🌍🌎🌏 The Travelwallet

28/10/2025

Wielding a sound that would turn classical music scholars to stone, these four folk musicians are reimagining the Western string quartet. By inviting back

28/10/2025

It is so exciting to see so many amazing acts coming to our local area, and here is something very special!
Mark Radcliffe will be performing with David Boardman at Wenlock Abbey, Much Wenlock on 20 November. How brilliant is that?!

Mark Radcliffe and David Boardman on Thursday 20th November at 7pm.
We hope you can join us for an evening of "Two voices, two acoustic guitars, thought-provoking original songs, the odd carefully chosen cover and the occasional rambling anecdote..."
Many of you will know Mark Radcliffe from his shows on BBC Radio 6 Music and the BBC Radio 2 Folk Shows as well as his presentation gigs at Glastonbury Festival and three memoirs.
Mark Radcliffe will be partnering up with David Boardman for what we know will be a very special evening in our Great Hall.
Tickets £35 include a glass of wine in the interval.
Book your seats here:
https://www.ldw-foundation.com/.../an-evening-with-bbc.../