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The Wheatsheaf

High Street Shrewsbury pub with live music.

Venue at a glance The Wheatsheaf · Shrewsbury
Capacity
standinggrassroots
4 nights
Live music
Mon · Tue · Wedper week
Start time
doorsnightly
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Folk
Books
originals+2 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 4 June 2026

The Wheatsheaf — Quick Facts

High Street Shrewsbury pub with live music.

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Capacity
Live nightsMon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

The Wheatsheaf 50 High St
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury SY1 1ST

Genres

Folk Acoustic Mixed

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

About The Wheatsheaf

The Wheatsheaf is a grassroots music venue in Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Wheatsheaf books Folk, Acoustic, Mixed acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Shrewsbury venue directory.

The Wheatsheaf is a historic 18th-century half-timbered town-centre pub at 50 High Street, Shrewsbury, overlooking St Julian's Church, with six handpumps and pavement seating. Live music is what it excels at — folk and acoustic aplenty, with performances on weekday evenings showcasing local talent, and it is an official LOOPFEST venue. The kitchen's award-winning chef prepares fresh food from local produce with a regularly changing specials menu. Open daily 11am to late. As an established gig venue it provides a house PA and welcomes both originals and covers.

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50 High St, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury, SY1 1ST

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Shrewsbury venue directory.
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