Following the success of last year’s Summer of Music programme, Shrewsbury Town Council is delighted to announce an expanded programme for 2026 at the Quarry Bandstand.
Building on the popularity of the 2025 series, this year’s programme will feature more performances than ever before, with live music taking place on both Saturdays and Sundays ensuring the event is accessible to a wider audience.
Running from Sunday 10 May to Sunday 23 August, the Free Summer of Music series is the perfect way to enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the park—just bring a picnic and a camping chair. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Quarry, audiences can look forward to a diverse programme of performances, including brass bands, an accordion band, a male voice choir, a military band and a saxophone quartet, all in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Sarah Loeptien, Administrator for Shrewsbury Town Council and organiser of the programme, said:
“After such a positive response to last year’s programme, we’re really pleased to be bringing Summer of Music back for 2026 with an even bigger and more varied line-up.
There’s something really special about relaxing in the Quarry with family and friends, a picnic, and some uplifting live music. We’re looking forward to welcoming both regular visitors and new audiences to enjoy everything the programme has to offer – and best of all, it’s completely free.”
All performances begin at 2pm, unless otherwise stated.
Summer of Music 2026 Schedule
MAY
- Sunday 10 May – Wellington (Telford) Brass Band
- Saturday 16 May – Cleobury Mortimer Concert Brass
- Sunday 17th May – Specky Saxes Band
- Sunday 24 May – Brass Buttons
- Saturday 30 May – Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir
- Sunday 31 May – Wem Jubilee Band
JUNE
- Saturday 6 June – Blackwell Concert Band
- Sunday 7 June – Shrewsbury Concert Band
- Saturday 13 June – Porthywaen Silver Band
- Sunday 14 June – Salopian Brass
JULY
- Saturday 4 July (12pm) – Shropshire Music Service
- Sunday 5 July – Shrewsbury Brass Band
- Sunday 12 July – Shropshire Brass Ensemble
- Saturday 18 July – Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir
- Sunday 19 July – Telford Concert Band
- Sunday 26 July – City of Chester Blue Coat Band
AUGUST
- Sunday 2 August – Broad Band
- Saturday 8 August – Alveley Village Band
- Sunday 9 August – Ludlow Concert Band
- Saturday 15 August – Church Stretton Accordion Band
- Saturday 22 August – The Band of Mercian Regiment
- Sunday 23 August – Whitchurch Brass Band
Bring a picnic, settle in, and enjoy the sounds of summer at the Quarry Bandstand.
For more information, visit:
www.shrewsburytowncouncil.gov.uk/latest-events/