Events

Willow Pattern Ceramics and Stories of 'Other'

Willow Pattern Ceramics and Stories of ‘Other' is a major exhibition of one of Stoke-on-Trents most iconic designs on show at the Spode Museum.

Saturday with Arnold

A series of 5 forty five minute to one hour videos screening on facts of Arnold Bennett relating to the Dudson location, Hope street and surrounding area. Plus a production of a 6th one.

2025 British Ceramics Biennial

The UK’s largest ceramics event returns - The 2025 British Ceramics Biennial is a free, six-week celebration of contemporary clay and creativity.

Stoke-on-Trent & Erlangen: Celebrating 35 years of friendship

Stoke-on-Trent marks its 100th year by celebrating 35 years of friendship with twin city Erlangen. Join us 23 Oct at Commerce House for stories, student talks, and live links to Germany.

Poetry Performance at Bethesda Chapel with Nick Degg – A Stoke 100 Event

FREE ENTRY Time: 2pm This October, Stoke-on-Trent poet laureate, Nick Degg, will be performing a full hour of his wonderfully engaging poetry with hilarious anecdotes at the Bethesda Chapel in Hanley.

The Phantom of the Opera – Silent Film with Live Music by Minima

Join us for a one of a kind celebration marking 100 years of one of the greatest silent films ever made: The Phantom of the Opera (1925), brought to life with a mesmerising live soundtrack.

Stories in the Dust

With live music, puppetry and clowning, Stories in the Dust is a funny, heartfelt eco-fable that takes you to another world.

Grace At Stoke Minster

Grace, the local heroes, will be performing live at Stoke Minster to celebrate Stoke's centenary.

Legacy and Continuity: International Ceramic Symposium

A two-day symposium celebrating the rich ceramics heritage of the city and its modern World Craft City status.