LOOPFEST 2025 is now a paid event £12 for a wristband to give access to all venues on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May 2025. We get a lot of similar questions, so here’s the answers.

BUY YOUR WRISTBAND IN ADVANCE

How much is LOOPFEST?

If you want to visit LOOPFEST on Saturday 3rd or Sunday 4th May 2025, you pay only £12 for a wristband for the full weekend. For children under 16 the price is £6 and U5 go free. You may be asked for ID of your children when collecting a wristband.

We have fringe events (sold separately) on Friday 2nd May 2025. These tickets include a free wristband.

I have a fringe event ticket, where do I collect my wristband?

When you show your ticket for a fringe event upon entry, you will be issued a wristband.

My wristband has come off, can I get a new one?

If the wristband is removed, you will need to purchase a new one at a box office.

What is the white wristband?

The white wristband is for u16s and is blank so you can write your telephone number on it, should the child become lost.

What is the striped wristband?

The striped wristband is issued by a specific venue and is only to be used for access to that specific venue. Want to visit the whole of LOOPFEST? We have wristbands on sales at various box offices.

Where do I buy/collect my wristband?

We have box offices at:

Shrewsbury Castle

Sat 10am
Sun 11am

St. Mary’s Church

Sat 11am
Sun 11am

You can scan your QR code tickets here to exchange for wristbands

We also have stewards selling wristbands at The Buttermarket, Wheatsheaf Frankwell, Morris Hall, English Bridge Workshop and Shrewsbury Unitarian Church.

Where does my act collect their artist pack?

Artist packs can be collected from the closest box office to your stage. The location will be provided by LOOPFEST.

Can I bring my kids to all the events?

Fringe Events – Friday 2nd May 2025 – Please note that fringe events on Friday are for over 18s only.

Under 18s are welcome at LOOPFEST venues when accompanied by a responsible adult, but only until 8pm. Some venues may have their own additional restrictions.

What venues do you need a wristband for entry?

ALL OFFICIAL VENUES EXCEPT:

Shrewsbury Library
The Square
The Bull Inn
Wheatsheaf High Street

OFFICIAL VENUES ARE:

Shrewsbury Castle
St. Mary’s Church
Shrewsbury College Welsh Bridge Campus
English Bridge Workshop
Morris Hall
Albert’s Shed
The Hive
Shrewsbury Unitarian Church
The Buttermarket
Wheatsheaf Frankwell
Ashley’s Bar
The Old Post Office
Yorkshire House

SECONDARY VENUES:

Free entry (only single performances per day)

Prohibited items

What items are prohibited at Shrewsbury Castle, St. Mary’s Church, English Bridge Workshop, Shrewsbury College Stage and Morris Hall?

Your safety at LOOPFEST is paramount and we continuously liaise with the appropriate authorities to ensure robust security measures are in place. In order to ensure this is a safe environment mandatory bag searches will be carried out and we may search you, your clothing or other items.

Several items are prohibited, these include but are not exhausted to:
• Glass,
• Alcohol,
• Food & Drink – should you need to bring an item of food or drink with you due to medical or religious requirements, please contact the event organiser prior to arrival.
• Large, professional cameras,
• Recording equipment,
• Chairs & foldout blankets,
• Large sports umbrellas (small, personal umbrellas are permitted),
• Bags larger than A3 size (30cm x 42cm x 19cm)