Shrewsbury's multi-venue music celebration, LOOPFEST, returns bigger than ever in 2025.

After marking its fourth event in three years, LOOPFEST continues its meteoric rise after smashing successive footfall records.

In response to growing demand, this year's event will debut exciting new performance spaces on top of Shrewsbury Castle and St. Mary's Church - the event will run stages at Shrewsbury College's Welsh Bridge Campus, Morris Hall, and the English Bridge Workshop. The festival spans 40 venues, hosting over 250 artists across Shrewsbury. Dance music fans can also rejoice: more DJ-focused events, including The Buttermarket and The Vaults, are planned.

LOOPFEST 2025 kicks off on Friday 2 May, with a series of exclusive Fringe Events spread across four venues:

- Shrewsbury Castle – Goldie Looking Chain (£20 + B/F)
- The Buttermarket – Subvert DNB featuring Mandidextrous, Dillinja, and Benny L (£20 + B/F)
- Albert’s Shed – Coach Party, Girlband!, and Boom Boom Womb (£20 + B/F)
- St. Mary's Church – Jonathan and Alex (Everything Everything, Acoustic) and In Conversation with BBC Radio 6 Music's Chris Hawkins (£25 + B/F)

Fringe Tickets include a complimentary LOOPFEST wristband (worth £12), valid for the main festival on Saturday and Sunday. Wristbands can also be purchased separately for £12 (adults) and £6 (U16), with free entry for under-5s.

The main festival (3-4 May) boasts an impressive lineup of rock, indie, folk, and electronic acts featuring: Miles Hunt (The Wonder Stuff), Ben Ottewell (Gomez), Don Letts, The Beatles Dub Club, Funke and the Two-Tone Baby, The Spitfires and many more.

With 40 venues showcasing diverse genres and performances, music enthusiasts of all ages and tastes can immerse themselves in Shrewsbury's vibrant cultural scene.

For a detailed schedule, venue map, and festival details, and to book tickets: visit loopfest.co.uk