ShedFest 2026

ShedFest, Thursday 13th August 2026, Worcester University Arena

Save the date to ensure you are part of this free-to-attend day, packed full of topical discussion, knowledge sharing and camaraderie.

About ShedFest

ShedFest is the annual gathering for UK Sheds and Shedders. The event features inspiring keynotes, informative seminar sessions, plus live demos and an exhibition. It’s a great way to meet other Sheds and Shedders. You’ll make new connections, share expertise & experiences and learn effective ways to run, expand, set up and manage your Shed.

In just one day you’ll meet other Shedders and discover new activities, and you can also make your vote count at UK Men’s Shed Association AGM, taking place at ShedFest. Over 500 people attended ShedFest 2025.

Event Format

Keynote session, panel discussions, workshops, Q&A sessions plus demonstrations, exhibition stands and networking opportunities.

Exhibitor, sponsor and speaking opportunities

We have exhibitor, sponsor and speaker options to suit all budgets. Please contact us to find out how you can reach over 500 Shedders by supporting this charity event, or complete our online form to express an interest in exhibiting at ShedFest.

Exhibitors

2025 Participants included:

Alzheimers Society  |  Amberjoy Creative |  Arthritis Action  |  Camerados  |  Carveco  |  Charnwood  |  Coracle Building   |  Diageo  |  Gloucester Model Boats  |  Greyhound Rescue Wales  |  Heartbeat Trust UK  |  HelpU Cymru  |  Hobsons Brewery  |  Ladbrook Insurance  |  Lions  |  Metalcraft  |  Phil Parkes Chainmail  |  Public Health Wales Screening  |  ReMap  |  Rowland Tools Ltd  |  Royal British Legion RBL   |  Shrewsbury Shed – UKMSA Shed of the Year  |  St John Ambulance  |  Tackle Prostate Cancer  |  Tite-Fix  |  Tools with a Mission  |  UKMSA Ambassador  |  UKMSA Armed Forces  |  UKMSA Health and Wellbeing Group (HAWAG)  |  UKMSA Membership  |  VoltX  |  Warco  |  Warm Welcome  |  Wessex Insurance  |  Worcestershire Prostate Cancer Support Group

Visitor Registration – coming soon

Who should visit ShedFest?  

• Shed Leaders, shedders, volunteers, ambassadors.
• Groups interested in setting up a new Shed.

Reasons to visit ShedFest   

• Meet & make new connections.
• Find new activities for your Shed.
• Have your say at the UKMSA AGM
• Discover how other sheds tackled key challenges you may face.
• Learn best practise for managing your Shed.
• Explore new Health & Wellbeing initiatives for your Shed.
• See, try and buy new equipment, tools and consumables.
• Watch demonstrations and how-to sessions.

Stay informed by joining the Men’s Sheds Facebook Group and subscribing to Shoulder to Shoulder Newsletter.

Venue and How to Get There

Worcester University Arena
University of Worcester
Severn Campus
Hylton Road
Worcester
WR2 5JN

Travel details 

Save the date and tell your fellow Shedders. This is a FREE EVENT.