Press Release News & Updates
World-renowned clairvoyant, medium, and psychic comedian Clinton Baptiste is the latest addition to the line-up of the 2026 Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival (SICFest).
Shrewsbury Town Council is pleased to open the newly redeveloped pump track on Mary Webb Road in Meole Brace, the latest investment in providing play provision for young people across Shrewsbury.
- 26th February 2026
Shropshire Festivals has announced the relaunch of Shropshire Tasty Trail.
- 11th February 2026
Shrewsbury Town Council is pleased to announce that the newly refurbished play area at Hermitage Green in Belle Vue is now open, offering children an exciting, safe, and welcoming space to play.
Organisers have confirmed that Scott Bennett will return as MC at this year’s Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival (SICF) flagship gala show.
- 8th February 2026
Loopfest, which takes place in Shrewsbury over the first May Bank Holiday weekend (01 to 03 May) and is one of the biggest music festivals of its kind in the UK, has announced its official charity partners for 2026.
- 14th December 2025
Shrewsbury is preparing for one of its most magical nights of the year as the final touches are made for the much-loved Carols in the Square celebration on Wednesday 17th December.
- 11th December 2025
Tickets are now on sale, and two acts have been revealed for Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival’s (SICFest) flagship gala show at Theatre Severn next summer.
- 9th December 2025
Shropshire Fostering has launched a new campaign to raise awareness that babies are among the children who need foster care – and to encourage local families to consider opening their hearts and homes to the youngest children requiring support.
- 18th November 2025
Shrewsbury darts players have stepped up to the oche to raise more than £3,000 for a Shropshire youth charity.