From festivals and family fun to culture and community events, 2026 is shaping up to be an action packed year across Telford and Wrekin. Here's a snapshop of what's on this year*.
Krazy Races 12 July 2026 | Telford Town Park
February 2026 17 – 22 February 2026 Player Championship Snooker Telford International Centre
June 2026 13 June 2026 Newport Carnival Newport High Street 13 June 2026 Dawley Day Dawley High Street and Dawley Park
Get ready for a day of thrills and spills as the UK’s biggest touring soapbox derby hits Telford Town Park for the very first time in July. This free, family-friendly event promises wacky racing, incredible kart designs, and non-stop entertainment. Watch up to 40 local teams take on a daring downhill course packed with ramps, obstacles, and chicanes. Plus, enjoy a buzzing event village with live performances, family fun, and delicious local food and drink.
FREE
March 2026 7 March 2026
FREE
Wellington Charter Day Wellington Market Square
FREE
13 June 2026 Wellington Midsummer Fayre Wellington Market Square 19 – 21 June 2026 Parklands Festival Telford Town Park 28 June 2026 Armed Forces Day Broadoaks Playing Field, Donnington
7 March 2026 Inspired by nature Lino Print Workshop Severn Gorge Countryside Trust 21 March 2026 Spring Wreath Workshop Nettie of The Gorge, Jackfield 22 March 2026 Ironbridge Half Marathon Start in Telford Town Park
FREE
July 2026 11 July 2026 Newport Show Chetwynd Deer Park 12 July 2026 Krazy Races Telford Town Park
April 2026 2 April 2026 Easter Egg Hunt Dawley High Street
FREE
2 April 2026 Easter Egg Trail Oakengates High Street 18 April 2026 Gin School Masterclass Wrekin Distillery 25 April 2026 St Georges Day Newport High Street
FREE
FREE
August 2026 5 August 2026 Malinslee Big Picnic St Leonards Field, Malinslee
FREE
FREE
28 August 2026 Telford Balloon Fiesta Night Glow
Telford Town Park 29-30 August 2026 Telford Balloon Fiesta Telford Town Park
26 April 2026 Spring into St Georges Day Telford Town Park May 2026 2 & 3 May 2026 Embers Fire Festival Dale End Park, Ironbridge 2-10 May 2026 Ironbridge Walking Festival Various locations across the Ironbridge Gorge 23 & 24 May 2026 WWII Festival Dale End Park, Ironbridge 24 May 2026 Race for Life 10K Telford Town Park 25 – 31 May 2026 Telford Walk Week Various locations across the Borough
FREE
FREE
September 2026 September 2026 Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival Ironbridge Gorge 8 – 14 September 2026 Wellington Walking Festival Various locations across Wellington
FREE
12 September 2026 Heritage Open Day Newport High Street
FREE
Go to www.visittelford.co.uk to find more events, activities and experiences across the Borough
FREE
*All event details were correct at time of publishing.
TOTALLY TELFORD
CREATING A BETTER BOROUGH
ISSUE 10 • SPRING– SUMMER 2026
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