ShedFest 2026

ShedFest, Thursday 13th August 2026, Worcester University Arena

Registration is now open. Secure your place now, to ensure you are part of this free-to-attend day, packed full of topical discussion, knowledge sharing and camaraderie.

ShedFest 2026 Competitions

One of the highlights of ShedFest is seeing the incredible talent, creativity and craftsmanship from Sheds across the UK.

This year we’re inviting Shedders to bring along their best creations and take part in one (or all!) of our three friendly competitions. Whether you’ve turned a beautiful bowl, built something completely unique, or created a sign that perfectly captures your Shed’s personality, we’d love to see it.

Meet our Keynote Speaker

Andy Roe the Chair of the Building Safety Regulator, joined the London Fire Brigade (LFB) in January 2002 as a firefighter, serving at every rank before being appointed as London Fire Commissioner in January 2020.

Retiring in July 2025, Andy led the Brigade, one of the world’s largest emergency services, and London’s fire safety regulator, through wholescale reform in response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

Prior to joining LFB Andy served for several years as an officer in the British Army.

In July 2025 Andy was appointed as the Chair of the Building Safety Regulator. Alongside this he is an independent strategic safety advisor to TFL (Transport for London) and a non-executive director of GB (Olympic) Boxing.

Andy received a life peerage and became a member of the House of Lords in January 2026.

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.

Exhibitors

Our 2026 Participants include:

Access Insurance | Asthma and Lung | Axminster | Birmingham Public Involvement Hub | British Model Flying Association | Cancer Research UK | Carveco | Charnwood | DrinkiQ – TV | DRWF | easyfundraising | Greyhound Rescue Wales | Heartbeat Trust | Hoarding UK | Japan Community Sheds Association | Lions Club International | Loxkin | Marie Curie | Medway Men in Sheds (SotY) | Men’s Den Blaenau Gwent (SotY) | Movember Barber Shop | Pole Lathe Turner  | Portable Space | RAF Benevolent Fund | RBL / Poppy People | REMAP | Ripon Men’s Shed | Rowland Tools Ltd | ShedFest Competition Tables | Shrewsbury Men’s Shed (SotY) | St John Ambulance | Tackle Prostate Cancer | The Blind Woodturner | The Not Forgotten | The Rocking Horse Shop | Tite-Fix | TLC Southern Ltd. | Torrington Men’s Shed | UKMSA Ambassadors   | UKMSA Armed Forces Accreditation Scheme | UKMSA HAWAG   | UKMSA Membership   | UKMSA Show and Share table | University of Worcester – Senior Sports | Vincent Wildlife Trust | Warm Welcome | Wessex Insurance | Worcester Prostate Cancer Support Group | Zurich Municipal   

Free to attend Seminars

Show Floor Demonstrations

• Chris Fisher – Th Blind Wood Turner
• Carveco Maker – Hands on design and machining and Touch Beyond Vision
• Movember Barbers Shop
• British Model Flying Association
• Axminster
• Greyhound Rescue
• Pole Lathe

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.
• Free Goodie Bag
• 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

Refreshments 

Refreshments will be available to purchase at ShedFest  – view the Food and Drink Menus. Alternatively visitors are welcome to bring their own food. 

Cashless Venue

Please note Worcester University Arena is a cashless venue. Card payments only

Opening Times

The UK Men’s Sheds Association AGM will take place at 9:30am, with entry to the AGM only from 9:00am.

ShedFest exhibition hall will be open from 10am – 4pm

Sign up now and tell your fellow Shedders. This is a FREE EVENT.

Scroll through the photos above to see images from previous Shedfests