Local bands and top comedians are filling up the lineup for Shropshire Oktoberfest,whichreturns to Shrewsbury’s Quarry on October 2ndand 3rd, 2026.
There will be avarietyof local brewers and drinks producers lining the huge marquees, live bands performing throughout, plus oompah, street food, a silent disco, carpool karaoke, and a Saturday comedy club.
The event takes place in huge marquees and tipis at the bottom of the park, providing cover for most of the festival. Shropshire Oktoberfest has taken place annuallysince 2017, and is affectionately named ‘Shropshire’s biggest party.’ Beth Heath, Director of Fun at Shropshire Festivals, said, “The festival offers the perfect vibe for a brilliant night out – whether you’re there with mates to dress up in Lederhosen, eat street food and dance the night away, or you want to sit down with old friends and sample some fantastic local beers, this is the date you need in your diary.”
Shropshire Oktoberfest puts a local spin on the Oktoberfest format, bringing in local brewers, distillers and drinks producers to serve theirbeers, ciders, cocktails, wines and spiritsdirectly to customers. Thereis a live music stage,silentdiscotent,Aion’scarpoolkaraoke, a Saturday comedy club, a marquee with long Oktoberfest-style seating,anda VIP Area with premiumtoiletsand a view of the live music stage.
Bands booked in for the live music stageso farinclude Two Blank Pages,Monsdale, HotRox, Something 4 The Weekend duo, The DirtyRockinScoundrels, Wild Candy, Audio Thieves, Ego Friendly, andSkaburst. Beth said there is one particular band she is excited to see play: “After a few years away from our live music stages, we’re excited to have secured the hilarious Asparagus & The Kilburn Habit for a Saturday afternoon slot – they are perfect for our Oktoberfest audience!”
Saturday’scomedy lineup has been revealed.Preston’s funnymanTony Vino is returning as MC, joined byDalisoChaponda–Britain’s Got Talent FinalistandGolden Buzzer winner; MandyMuden–BGT semi-finalist, comedy magician and entertainer;Duncan Oakley- award-winning musical comedian and one-man band;Christian Reilly- award-winning musical comedian and global headliner;Jo Enright- award-winning comedian and acclaimed TV actresswho’s worked withRicky Gervais and Peter Kay;andJames Dowdeswell- award-winning comedian, beer expertand author ofThe Pub Manifesto: A Comedian Stands Up For Pubs.
Businesses are encouraged to get involved with the event. Bethadds, “Amongst the celebrations there are some real opportunities for businesses to raise their profile. We havesponsorship options that will put your brand in front of thousands of eyes, and one remaining private party area where you can hold a VIP partyforclients or your team to celebrate your successes.
“Thank you toAion, Monks Estate Agents,Paycare, Cartwrights Waste Disposal, Special Cider Company,DulsonTraining, Christie & Co, Shropshire Chamber, WR Partners, and Barti Rum for already offering your support to this event through sponsorship – your support is invaluableto sustain our events.
“Get your tickets booked to the biggest party of the year, and don’t forget your costumes – there will be prizes for the best dressed!”
Shropshire Oktoberfest is taking place in Shrewsbury’s Quarry onFriday,October2ndfrom5pm - 10pmand onSaturday,October3rd,from12pm - 10pm.
Purchase ticketsatwww.shropshireoktoberfest.co.uk.
