Wellington’s calendar of annual festivals has been growing in recent years. Here’s our brief guide to the main festival programmes to look out for, but don’t forget to check our events calendar for more fantastic events.
The Wellington Orbit
Arts, Film and Community Centre
The Wellington Orbit is located in the centre of Wellington town centre and boasts a 63 seat cinema showing the latest releases, old time classics and foreign language films from around the world. They also have a creative space for arts and an onsite café.
For full listings of what’s on at The Wellington Orbit visit: wellingtonorbit.co.uk
Wellington Charter Day
View more details here: wellingtonsoup.org/events/charter-day
Wellington Midsummer Fayre
June
The Midsummer Fayre is a one-day festival that takes place annually on the second Saturday in June around Wellington’s Market Square, All Saints Church and Market Hall. It is inspired by the ancient June fayres that were first recorded in Wellington’s 1244 Market Charter, and the town’s annual ‘Jubilee’ celebrations of the 1770s. Around 40 local food and craft stalls set up outside the parish church, with entertainment in the form of fire-eaters and jugglers, choirs and bands, Morris dancers and even a medieval minstrel. And be sure not to miss the Georgian costumed procession at 1 o’clock!
For more details visit: https://wellingtonsoup.org/events/wellington-midsummer-fayre/
Sounds in the Square
July and August
Sounds in the Square brings live music to Wellington’s Market Square on several Saturdays in July and August each year. It aims to showcase local performers from a range of genres, and provides a great backdrop of entertainment for shoppers. The programme is organised by Wellington town Council.
Family Fun in the Bowring
July & August
Organised by Wellington Town Council, a series of events from mid-July onwards seeks to entertain youngsters during the long summer break.
For more details visit: wellington-shropshire.gov.uk/about-wellington/whats-on/
Walking Festival
September
Wellington became a ‘Walkers Are Welcome’ town in 2010, and in the years since have led scores of walks through the countryside around Wellington and The Wrekin. The Walking Festival is the highlight of the group’s calendar and involves around 20 events over the course of a week each year in September. Walks cater for a range of abilities and interests, exploring different aspects of the local landscape, wildlife and heritage.
For more details visit: https://www.wellingtonwalkersarewelcome.org.uk/festival
Autumn Acoustics
September
Talented local artists who will be performing acoustic sets in market square.
Wellington Drama Festival
November
Located at the Belfrey Theatre in Wellington, the festival has been hosted annually by the Wellington Theatre Company for nearly half a century. With adult and youth categories, the festival is aimed at encouraging amateur drama in Shropshire and beyond.
For more details visit: www.belfreytheatre.com
Remembrance Service and Parade
Italian Scooter Fest
Riders from all over the Midlands take to Wellington Market Square to show off their scooters of all colours and styles!
Wellington Open Gardens Weekend
