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What's On in Telford

Q: What live music is on in Telford over the next four weeks?

We currently list 1 gig in Telford between 14 Aug and 11 Sept, across 1 venue. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse the Telford gig directory or every city we cover.

Q: Which Telford venues have the most on?

Right now: The Morris Hall. In total we track 16 grassroots venues in Telford, of which 1 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the Telford venue directory.

Q: Where can I find open mic nights in Telford?

Telford has 11 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Telford open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.

Live music in Telford over the next four weeks — 14 Aug – 11 Sept. 1 gig listed in Telford over the next 28 days across 1 venue. In total we track 16 grassroots venues and 11 regular open mics here.

Two pubs a day are closing, and last year 78 grassroots venues stopped putting on live music. Get Telford gigs in your inbox — and go to one.

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Every grassroots gig we hold for Telford between 14 Aug and 11 Sept.

Saturday: 1 gig
Most listed genres: Acoustic (1)
Imported daily from Ticketmaster, Skiddle and direct submissions

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1 different Telford venues have something on in the next 28 days.

The Morris Hall — 1 gig
15 more tracked venues with nothing listed yet
Capacity, backline and opening times on every card

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11 regular open mic nights running in Telford. Turn up, put your name down, play.

Weekly and fortnightly nights across the city
Most are free to attend and free to play
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Updated daily · 1 gigs in Telford over the next four weeks

Last updated: 14 August 2026

Support grassroots music in Telford

Grassroots venues are where every act you have ever paid to see started out. Telford still has 16 of them.

Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them shut for good. Those are the rooms where new acts learn to hold an audience, where a first support slot happens, and where a Tuesday night can still turn into something.

This page exists to make them easy to find. It lists 1 gig across Telford over the next four weeks, pulled from the venues themselves and updated daily — alongside the 16 grassroots venues and 11 regular open mic nights we track in the city. No algorithm decides what you see: it is simply everything we know is on.

The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before. If you would rather be told than remember, the sign-up above sends Telford listings straight to your inbox. If you run a venue here, claim your page so people can find you.

Gigs in Telford

Every grassroots gig we hold for Telford in the next four weeks — 14 Aug – 11 Sept. Updated daily.

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Kirk Brandon Akoustik with Sam Sansbury

The Morris Hall·Quarry & Coton Hill, Telford

Saturday, 15 August 2026 · 19:00–21:30

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Tickets—
AgeAll ages
GenreAcoustic

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Venues in Telford

Where live music actually happens in Telford.

Independent grassroots venue, full backline provided.

Backline2 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
Tue12:00–02:00
Wed12:00–02:00
Thu12:00–03:00
Fri12:00–04:00
Sat12:00–04:00
SunClosed

Albert's Shed Southwater

Telford › Southwater Way★★★★★ (—)

Cocktail bar with live bands and DJs all weekend.

Backline1 of 7

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MonClosed
Tue17:00–01:00
Wed17:00–02:00
Thu17:00–02:00
Fri17:00–03:00
Sat12:00–04:00
Sun12:00–18:00

Telford › Oakengates★★★★★ (—)

Traditional pub with live music.

Backline1 of 7

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Guitar amp
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Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

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Mon13:00–21:00
Tue13:00–21:00
Wed13:00–22:00
Thu13:00–22:00
Fri13:00–23:00
Sat13:00–23:00
Sun13:00–21:00

Telford › Madeley★★★★★ (—)

Madeley pub with beer garden and live music.

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Mon11:00–23:00
Tue11:00–23:00
Wed11:00–23:00
Thu11:00–23:00
Fri11:00–00:00
Sat11:00–00:00
Sun11:00–23:00

Live music every week, always free, on Castle Street

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Mon17:00–23:30
Tue17:00–23:30
Wed17:00–23:30
Thu17:00–23:30
Fri15:00–00:30
Sat12:00–00:30
Sun14:00–22:30

Shrewsbury › Meole Brace★★★★★ (—)

Football club with swing entertainment.

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Award-winning Butcher Row inn with live bands every weekend.

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon10:00–23:00
Tue10:00–23:00
Wed10:00–23:00
Thu10:00–23:00
Fri10:00–23:00
Sat10:00–23:00
Sun10:00–23:00

Shrewsbury venue with rock and pop live acts.

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Mon09:00–17:30
Tue09:00–17:30
Wed09:00–17:30
Thu09:00–17:30
Fri18:00–23:59
Sat18:00–23:59
SunClosed

Telford pub with live entertainment.

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Mon16:30–22:00
Tue16:30–22:00
Wed12:00–22:30
Thu12:00–22:30
Fri12:00–23:30
Sat12:00–23:00
Sun12:00–22:00

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The Loft Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Intimate folk venue in Bridgnorth

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Shrewsbury › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Dog-friendly Shrewsbury pub with live music.

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Mon12:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–23:00
Sat12:00–23:00
Sun12:00–22:00

Shrewsbury › Milk Street★★★★★ (—)

Intimate indie and live music venue in Shrewsbury

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Mon11:00–23:00
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Wed11:00–23:30
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Fri11:00–00:00
Sat11:00–01:00
Sun11:00–23:00

High Street Shrewsbury pub with live music.

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Mon14:30–23:00
Tue14:30–23:00
Wed14:30–23:00
Thu14:30–23:00
Fri12:00–23:00
Sat11:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

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The Wickets Inn

Telford › Wellington★★★★★ (—)

Telford pub with live entertainment.

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Rural craft and jam venue near Shrewsbury.

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:00
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Fri12:00–23:00
Sat12:00–23:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Telford › Wellington★★★★★ (—)

Wellington real-ale pub with live music, blues and a Tuesday open mic.

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Keys / keyboard
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon16:00–23:00
Tue16:00–23:00
Wed16:00–23:00
Thu16:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

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Open mics in Telford

Turn up, put your name down, play. Most are free.

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

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Albert's Shed Southwater

Southwater Way, Telford

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
BacklineFull
Open tomusic

Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury

Starts 20:00

Sign-up—
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EntryFree
PA—
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Open tomusic

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Tue

Albert's Shed Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury

Starts 20:00

Sign-up—
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EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Butcher Row, Shrewsbury

Starts 20:00

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EntryFree
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Open tomusic

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

High Street, Shrewsbury

Starts 20:00

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Slots—
EntryFree
PA—
Backline—
Open tomusic

Starts 19:30

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Starts 19:45

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic, comedy, poetry

Town centre, Shrewsbury

Starts 20:30

Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryFree
PA—
Backline—
Open tomusic

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What's on in Telford — FAQs

Common questions about live music in Telford, answered with this week's live data.

What live music is on in Telford over the next four weeks?

We currently list 1 gig in Telford between 14 Aug and 11 Sept, across 1 venue. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse the Telford gig directory or every city we cover.

Are there free gigs in Telford?

None of the Telford gigs currently listed are marked free entry, though many venues do not publish a price at all. Telford open mic nights are your reliable free option — most charge nothing to watch or to play.

What is the busiest night for live music in Telford?

There is no clear busiest night in Telford at the moment — the 1 listed gig is spread thinly across the 28-day window. Listings update daily.

Which Telford venues have the most on?

Right now: The Morris Hall. In total we track 16 grassroots venues in Telford, of which 1 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the Telford venue directory.

Where can I find open mic nights in Telford?

Telford has 11 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Telford open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.

How much does a gig cost in Telford, and what should an artist be paid?

Most Telford venues in our listings do not publish a ticket price in advance. Grassroots entry is typically a few pounds on the door, and many nights are free. On the other side of the transaction, the Musicians' Union publishes national gig rates as the recognised floor for live engagements, and the ISM publishes guidance for self-employed musicians. Our own UK gig rate benchmarks show what artists are actually being paid by region and act type.

Why do grassroots venues in Telford matter?

Grassroots rooms are where every act you have paid to see learned to hold an audience. Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them for good. Telford still has 16 on our list. Music Venue Trust campaigns for them nationally; venues themselves navigate PRS licensing and local authority licensing to keep putting music on. The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up and buy a drink at the bar.

How do I get a Telford gig or venue listed on GIGXCHANGE?

Listing is free and takes about two minutes — submit through the Telford gig directory and it is verified within 48 hours. No account is needed and there is no listing fee. If you run a venue here, claim your venue page to keep its capacity, backline and contact details current. Promoters and venues booking acts can also post paid work or find artists directly.

Go to one this month

1 gig listed in Telford over the next four weeks, across 16 grassroots venues and 11 open mic nights. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before — it is the single most useful thing anyone can do for a room like these.

Help keep grassroots venues open in Telford

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