Ludlow Arts Festival returns to the wonderful Shropshire town and features around 14 outstanding events over ten days against the backdrop of the stunning and historic Ludlow Castle. As well as outdoor concerts in the outer bailey of the Castle they will present ten events in a Big-Top-style Theatre, which is fully seated.

They’re sure you will have an enjoyable time at the Ludlow Arts Festival but one thing they are unable to guarantee is the British weather! The majority of their events will be held in their Big-Top Theatre, which is fully-seated. Their four open air events will be held in the Castle’s outer bailey.

Big-Top Theatre Shows: Doors open at various times, please check show listings. Their performance tent has a spacious bar and refreshment foyer for pre-show and interval drinks.

Outdoor Stage Shows: Doors open at 5.30pm. Bring a picnic and enjoy before the show begins! Please note that seating is not provided for the ‘Open Air’ concerts so do bring garden chairs, rugs, picnic tables etc.

They plan a large BBQ with their own chef for your use. Please feel free to bring your own meats etc and ask the chef to cook for you. You will find beer tents, wine bars, Hog Roast, hampers from Ludlow Food Centre, and other food outlets in in the grounds of the Castle.

Camping: No camping at this event – check out our ‘Hotels’ tab for other options.

Artists booked to appear include: Bellowhead, David Essex, Showaddywaddy and Les McKeown's Bay City Rollers.