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.

The Queen's Shoulders

The Phoenix Singers, Leek presents The Queen's Shoulders, by Victoria Brazier & Ashley Thompson. The local story behind Arnold Machin's iconic image of Queen Elizabeth II Performances 18:00 & 19.45

Strictly Knot Dancing

Join us on Friday, 3rd October 2025, at the iconic Kings Hall, Stoke, for the dazzling Strictly Knot Dancing event in aid of the incredible Dougie Mac charity.

Walk the 47 Bottle Kilns

Walk the remaining 47 bottle kilns of this great city.

The Longest yarn 2: Britain At War

An exhibition of life in Britain during World War 2, depicted in wool art, in 80 1m length panels. Iconic scenes include: D-Day; The Blitz, the Home Guard, Women's Land Army and many more.

Shed Stories

Theatre, documentary & dance combine to celebrate men’s sheds and the communities around them.

40th Stoke Beer & Cider Festival

The 40th Stoke Beer & Cider Festival returns to the Kings Hall, Stoke, on 15–18 Oct 2025 Open 12–4 and 6–11 daily tickets at https://tckty.camra.org.uk/e/372/stoke-40th-beer-and-cider-festival

Festival of Craft – Celebrating Stoke 100

10am to 4pm FREE ENTRY Come & join us for this celebration of Stoke-on-Trent’s rich Arts & Crafts heritage Featuring a Maker’s Market selling locally produced gifts, Demonstrations and Have-a-Go works