'Fantastic turnout' celebrated at reopening of beloved Telford town park amphitheatre

Telford & Wrekin Council are celebrating a “fantastic” turnout after the restoration of the beloved Telford town park amphitheatre.

Around 3,000 people flocked to Telford Town Park Amphitheatre over the weekend as the landmark venue reopened to live audiences for the first time since its heyday in the early 2000s.

The free, two‑day celebration marked a major milestone for Telford & Wrekin Council’s project to restore the town centre performance space.

For many, the reopening was a moment of nostalgia. The venue - long remembered for its role in community events and summer performances - once again echoed with applause, laughter and live music.

Councillor Angela McClements, cabinet member for leisure, tourism, culture and the arts, said the reopening represented a meaningful moment for the community.

“The Amphitheatre holds a special place in the hearts of many residents, and it has been wonderful to see it brought back to life after so many years,” she said.

"The fantastic turnout demonstrates how much people value opportunities to come together and enjoy culture, entertainment and community events in unique spaces like this.”

The reopening weekend kicked off a busy schedule of more than a dozen summer performances at the amphitheatre, including a live adaptation of The Wind in the Willows, circus and clowning from Out of the Box, and a kids comedy club.

Upcoming events can be found at telfordtheatre.com/whats-on