Telford · large venue · Verified open
Cocktail bar with live bands and DJs all weekend.
About 550 standing, live music 5 nights a week, full house backline. Rock, Indie, Jazz.
Nearby venuesUpdated 12 November 2026
Here is Albert's Shed Southwater in Southwater Way, Telford at a glance. It has live music 5 nights a week. It books rock, indie and jazz acts.
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| Live music | 5 nights a week |
| TodayClosed | 17:00–03:00Opens in 9h 19m 24s |
| Backline | Full house kit |
| Books | Rock · Indie · Jazz |
4 photos show the inside of Albert's Shed Southwater. It books rock, indie and jazz acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size.
Everything about Albert's Shed Southwater that matters before you book is set out below. It has live music 5 nights a week. It books rock, indie and jazz acts.
| Capacity | about 550 standing |
| Live nights | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| Curfew | – |
| Sound limiter | – |
| Genres | RockIndieJazz |
| Website | albertsshed.co.uk |
| Status | Verified open |
| Last checked | 23 Oct 2026 |
You will find Albert's Shed Southwater at Unit 1 Park Avenue, Southwater Way, Telford, TF3 4BF. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps.
Telford TF3 4BF
The nearest station is Telford Central (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
Albert's Shed Southwater for artists: Albert's Shed Southwater has not joined GigXchange yet, so acts vote here to bring it on - to hire the venue for a private event, choose Private hire.
| Booking email and phone | Locked |
| Fee range per act | Locked |
| How far ahead to book | Locked |
| Payment terms | Locked |
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Albert's Shed Southwater publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 17:00–01:00 |
| Wed | 17:00–02:00 |
| Thu | 17:00–02:00 |
| FriToday | 17:00–03:00 |
| Sat | 12:00–04:00 |
| Sun | 12:00–18:00 |
Albert's Shed Southwater has a full backline on stage for visiting acts. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
Here is the story of Albert's Shed Southwater in Southwater Way, Telford so far. It books rock, indie and jazz acts. It has live music 5 nights a week.
Albert's Shed Southwater is a live music venue in Southwater Way, Telford with a standing capacity of about 550. It books Rock, Indie, Jazz, Pop.
Listing notesAlbert's Shed Southwater is Shropshire's premier grassroots live-music venue, nightclub, restaurant and bar, at Unit 1 Park Avenue, Southwater Way, Telford (TF3 4BF). With a custom-built Blue Acoustic PA, a 20ft stage, a dedicated lighting rig and a capacity around 550, it hosts a revolving door of talent — local original acts through to national and international touring artists across rock, indie, jazz and pop. The weekly rhythm runs quiz on Tuesdays, midweek music Wednesdays, Bandaoke/karaoke Thursdays and live bands and DJs all weekend.
It keeps this page true for the next act through the door.
The regular night at Albert's Shed Southwater on GigXchange is its open mic. It has live music 5 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.
Open mic, every other Tuesday - 20:00 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Telford gig directory.
The Telford league ranks live music venues by the gigs listed over the next 30 days. It refreshes every night, so a busy month moves a room up.
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| 01 | Albert's Shed | 0 gigs |
| 02 | Albert's Shed Southwater This venue | 0 gigs |
| 03 | Bulls Head | 0 gigs |
| 04 | Crown Inn | 0 gigs |
| 05 | Firefly | 0 gigs |
| 06 | Kershaw's Cafe | 0 gigs |
| 07 | Miners Arms | 0 gigs |
| 08 | OIL | 0 gigs |
| 09 | Shrewsbury Town FC | 0 gigs |
| 10 | The Boat Inn New | 0 gigs |
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Albert's Shed Southwater
Cocktail bar with live bands and DJs all weekend. Capacity about 550.
- c. 550
- Capacity
- 5 nights
- Live music
- 17:00
- Open today
- Full
- Backline
- Rock
- Books
- Verified
- Directory status
Last updated: 12 November 2026
Albert's Shed Southwater — Quick Facts
Albert's Shed Southwater capacity: about 550 standing. Cocktail bar with live bands and DJs all weekend. Here are the key facts on Albert's Shed Southwater at a glance.
By size, Albert's Shed Southwater is the largest of the 11 venues we list in and around Telford with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: The Buttermarket (about 400), Firefly (about 200) and Shrewsbury Town FC (about 100).
Albert's Shed Southwater holds about 550 standing, which makes it a large room by the sizes we use across the directory. That is bigger than the typical room we list around Telford (about 80). A room this big is mostly booked by agents and promoters for touring acts; a support slot on one of those bills is the usual way in for a local act. Treat the number as a guide until it is verified, and check it with the venue first.
Albert's Shed Southwater this week
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Inside Albert's Shed Southwater
Albert's Shed Southwater has a full backline on stage for visiting acts. The room holds about 550. It has live music 5 nights a week. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about, what we know about the room, and its regular live nights.
Albert's Shed Southwater is a live music venue in Southwater Way, Telford with a standing capacity of about 550. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics — so you can travel light.
Albert's Shed Southwater books Rock, Indie, Jazz, Pop acts. This listing is part of the Telford venue directory.
Albert's Shed Southwater is Shropshire's premier grassroots live-music venue, nightclub, restaurant and bar, at Unit 1 Park Avenue, Southwater Way, Telford (TF3 4BF). With a custom-built Blue Acoustic PA, a 20ft stage, a dedicated lighting rig and a capacity around 550, it hosts a revolving door of talent — local original acts through to national and international touring artists across rock, indie, jazz and pop. The weekly rhythm runs quiz on Tuesdays, midweek music Wednesdays, Bandaoke/karaoke Thursdays and live bands and DJs all weekend.
Nights Albert's Shed Southwater usually has live music
Albert's Shed Southwater usually has live music on Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat. Rock is the first genre on its list. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your own instrument, pedals and breakables. Albert's Shed Southwater isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first.
By size, Albert's Shed Southwater is the largest of the 11 venues we list in and around Telford with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: The Buttermarket (about 400), Firefly (about 200) and Shrewsbury Town FC (about 100).
Find Albert's Shed Southwater
You will find Albert's Shed Southwater at Unit 1 Park Avenue, Southwater Way, Telford, TF3 4BF. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps.
The nearest station is Telford Central (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. Albert's Shed Southwater is in Southwater Way, Telford — use TF3 4BF for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Telford this week.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
What's On at Albert's Shed Southwater
The regular night at Albert's Shed Southwater on GigXchange is its open mic. It has live music 5 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. Or browse the wider Telford venue directory.
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The Telford League
Albert's Shed Southwater is #2 of 21 Telford venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.
- #1 – Albert's Shed 0 gigs
- #2 – Albert's Shed Southwater This venue 0 gigs
- #3 – Bulls Head 0 gigs
- #4 – Crown Inn 0 gigs
- #5 – Firefly 0 gigs
- #6 – Kershaw's Cafe 0 gigs
- #7 – Miners Arms 0 gigs
- #8 – OIL 0 gigs
- #9 – Shrewsbury Town FC 0 gigs
- #10 NEW The Boat Inn 0 gigs
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Albert's Shed Southwater in brief. Albert's Shed Southwater in Southwater Way, Telford, is a large room (500 or more) that books rock, indie and jazz. The live nights are most often Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. It hosts an open mic too (every other Tuesday). Rooms nearby include Bulls Head, Crown Inn and Firefly; the Telford venue directory has the rest.
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