Regular Events
Here is a list of sessions, sing-arounds and other regular events happening in and around Shropshire.
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Sessions
Shropshire
Original Shrewsbury Folk Club Session
Where: The Prince of Wales, Bynner Street, Belle Vue
Shrewsbury, SY3 7NZ
When: 8:30-10:30pm Every Wednesday
Type: An informal song (and tunes if you like to play) session which has been running continuously for at least five decades. It’s a laid back pub session which is welcoming and respectful of performers of all standards.
The White Horse Sessions
Where: The White Horse, Shrewsbury, SY2 6JJ
When: 7:30-10:30pm Second-to-last Wednesday, except December when it is the third-to-last Wednesday.
Type: Friendly relaxed session with both tunes and songs from all areas welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/7316887595030721
Shrewsbury Balfolk Tunes Session
Where: The Loggerheads, Church Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1UG
When: 7:30-10pm Last Wednesday.
Type: A session dedicated to the folk dance tunes of continental Europe. Whether you’re already a Balfolk enthusiast or fancy something a bit different, we’ll be playing mazurkas, bourrees, schottisches and more… It promises to be a lively and friendly session, so please join us on any acoustic instrument.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/830946140058917
The Loggerheads (Shrewsbury)
Where: The Loggerheads, Church Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1UG
When: (Two different sessions as follows)
From 8pm Every Tuesday (run by Phil Jones) and from 8pm Every Thursday (run by Geoff and Sue Clarkson).
Type: Both Tuesday and Thursday sessions are sing-arounds (or instrumental), with Thursday more oriented to Folk and joining in.
Wheatsheaf (Frankwell) Folk Session
Where: The Wheatsheaf (Frankwell), Shrewsbury, SY3 8JY
When: 8-10:30pm Second Tuesday
Type: Mainly tune session and mostly Irish.
Coolock (Frankwell)
Where: Coolock, 128 Frankwell, SY3 8JX, Shrewsbury
When: 8pm – late, Fourth Tuesday
Type: Mainly Irish, Scottish, Celtic folk tunes.
The Prince of Wales (Shrewsbury)
Where: The Prince of Wales, 30 Bynner Street, Shrewsbury, SY3 7NZ
When: 8:30pm First Monday
Type: Music Session
The Dolphin (Shrewsbury)
Where: The Dolphin, 48 St Michael’s Street SY1 2EZ Shrewsbury
When: 8:30-10:30pm First Tuesday
Type: Irish, scottish and celtic tunes.
The Selattyn Session
Where: The Cross Keys (The Docks), Glyn Road, Selattyn, SY10 7DH
When: From 8pm Every Thursday
Type: Traditional music session at The Cross Keys (The Docks), Selattyn (great, friendly, C17th real ale pub) every Thursday evening from c20:00 hours. Bring your instrument, bring your friends, come to play or to listen. We mostly but by no means exclusively play Irish traditional music and mostly tunes rather than songs, but all styles and instruments are welcome.
Jenny’s Acoustic Music Sessions (Trefonen)
Where: The Barley Mow, Trefonen, SY10 9DX
When: 7-10pm Second Tuesday
Type: Acoustic night. All genres, any instruments, songs, or instrumental music and Poetry very welcome.
The Golden Ball Sessions (Ironbridge)
Where: The Golden Ball Inn, 1 Newbridge Rd, Ironbridge, TF8 7BA
When: 4-7pm Second Monday
Type: Song and tune session.
Coalbrookdale Inn Sessions (Coalbrookdale)
Where: Coalbrookdale Inn, 12 Wellington Road, Coalbrookdale, TF8 7DX
When: 8pm Last Thursday
Type: Song and tune session.
The Boat Inn (Jackfield)
Where: The Boat Inn, Ferry Rd, Jackfield, Telford, TF8 7LS
When: 8pm-late, Every Thursday and Second, Fourth and Occasionally Fifth Tuesday
Type:
(Thursday) Mainly traditional irish session that has been going for 35 years or more.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/119317735437521
(Tuesday) Come and join us for an evening of music, songs, poems and anything else that turns up at The Boat Inn, Jackfield. The fun starts around 8pm, join in or just listen, refreshments are provided for all performers. Come early to get a seat!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/494865542096518/
Bridgnorth Folk Club
Where: The Garden Bar, 6 Bridge Street, Bridgnorth, WV15 6AF
When: From 7:30pm, First, Third and (when there is one) Fifth Tuesday
Type: Folk session, all ages and abilities welcome.
Kershaw’s Acoustic Singaround
Where: Kershaw’s Cafe, Faraday Business Park, Faraday Drive, Bridgnorth, WV15 5BA
When: From 2-5pm, Last Saturday.
Type: Singaround, mixed folk and contemporary.
Clun Acoustic Folk Session at The Sun
Where: The Sun Inn, Clun, SY7 8JB
When: 8-11pm Fourth Wednesday, except December when it is the third Wednesday
Type: Acoustic Folk Session. Come along for a sing, a play or just listen. Everyone welcome!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/800228001295884
Songwriters Circle in Ludlow
Where: Old Street Tavern, 4 Old Street, Ludlow, SY8 1NP
When: 7:30-11pm Second Monday
Type: In the upstairs room every second Monday of the month. In a convivial atmosphere, with space and time, you can present your songs to an appreciative bunch of your peers. Everyone listens and takes in what you are saying. No noise, just quiet contemplation, and sometimes a good old laugh.
The aim of this group is to allow a platform for songwriters of all ages, styles, and abilities to connect with like-minded people, to try out new material, and to help and encourage one another. To take part in monthly challenges and gain confidence and experience in writing and performing.
Shropshire Roads
Where: Changes venue every week, so check the Facebook group (link below) to find out the next venues.
When: From 8pm Every Wednesday
Type: We are a group of local folk musicians that play in Newport Shropshire and surrounding villages. Contemporary and traditional folk – all acoustic. Players and audience – all welcome. We have broad taste welcoming blues and more contemporary performances, singers, song writers, we would love to hear you. We have been going for nearly 20 years. Keep our folk tradition going and come and join us.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ShropshireRoads