Aerial view of The Shakespeare Inn's sage-green frontage and gravel garden with parasols and benches.

What's on

Something's always on at the Shakespeare

Open Mic Night, Shake Fest every summer, and live music along the way - here's what's coming up.

Village pub, big nights

Known for a good party

The Shakespeare is the heart of Welford-on-Avon - and a few times a year it becomes the whole village's living room. Open Mic Night for local talent, Shake Fest across both gardens every summer, and live music whenever we can get it in.

Regular nights - all ages welcome

Open Mic Night

Local talent takes the floor - singers, players, first-timers and old hands. All ages welcome, whether you're here to perform or just to enjoy it with a pint.

Fancy a slot? Contact Bad Krispy on Facebook to book one. No booking needed to come and watch - or ring us on 01789 640847 for the next date.

The Shakespeare Inn's dining room, with oak beams, wooden tables and a dartboard - where Open Mic Night happens.

Regular nights - all ages welcome

Open Mic Night

The Shakespeare Inn, Welford-on-Avon

Local talent takes the floor - singers, players, anyone with a song. Come to perform or just to listen.

  • All ages welcome
  • Singers, musicians, first-timers and old hands
  • To book a slot, contact Bad Krispy on Facebook

Every summer - next date to be announced

Shake Fest

Our annual village festival, spread across both beer gardens - three live bands and a DJ, a BBQ and pizza truck, an outside bar with cocktails, garden games, and a prize for the best dressed. The biggest day of the Shakespeare's year.

An outdoor event in the gardens - no table booking needed. Follow us for the date announcement, or ring 01789 640847.

Aerial view of The Shakespeare Inn's front garden with parasols and picnic benches - the Shake Fest site.

Every summer - next date to be announced

Shake Fest

The Shakespeare Inn beer gardens, Welford-on-Avon

Our annual village festival across both beer gardens - a full afternoon and evening of live music, food and games.

  • Three live bands, plus a DJ into the evening
  • BBQ and pizza truck
  • Outside bar and cocktails
  • Garden games
  • Prize for best dressed

More dates to follow

Don't miss what's coming next

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Call 01789 640847

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The rest of the week

Come for the food too

Our events are turn-up-and-enjoy - but for a meal any other day, a table is worth booking ahead, especially on a Sunday.

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