Shrewsbury town centre has recorded its strongest May Bank Holiday Saturday since footfall monitoring began in 2016, with the LOOPFEST 2026 weekend delivering 122,241 visits across the full two days - and 58,493 on the Saturday alone.
10 May 2026
LOOPFEST has revealed the first wave of artists for its 2026 edition - marking a major step forward for one of the fastest-growing festivals in the region.
18 Nov 2025
Music legends Reef and Ash are set to rock a stage in The Quarry park in Shrewsbury next year as part of Loopfest.
31 Oct 2025
The third instalment of LOOPFEST proved to be a resounding success, shattering footfall records and solidifying its status as Shrewsbury's premier music event.
14 May 2024
LOOPFEST, Shrewsbury's premier music and arts festival, has released tickets for its most exciting line-up to date.
30 Jan 2024
Organisers of LOOPFEST have revealed that BBC Radio 6 Music's Chris Hawkins, a familiar voice and Shropshire lad, will join as the official festival ambassador.
12 Oct 2023
LOOPFEST has been recognised with the esteemed 'Best Festival' title at the illustrious Shropshire Music Awards.
4 Oct 2023
Shrewsbury Town Centre is set to come alive with the sound of music, laughter, and community spirit as it gears up to host the much-anticipated LOOPFEST 2023.
5 Jun 2023
