
Free festive makers market with around 30 local artists and makers, food and drink, live music, festive characters, a photobooth and making sessions.

Free Christmas community event at Hanley Park with Santa, Christmas Skellington, a mini farm with alpacas, music from Florence Brass, face painting and a Christmas trail.

Free indoor Christmas market with local artisan traders selling unique Christmas gifts, tasty treats and creative creations at Middleport Pottery.

Free networking mixer for VAST members to meet the team and other members at The Dudson Centre.

Free family winter celebration with a lantern and puppet parade, Morris dancing and fire, choirs and outdoor performance masterclasses.

Free ceramic market with more than 60 artists and makers from across the UK, including former contestants from The Great Pottery Throw Down, at the Gladstone Pottery Museum.

A night for musicians to meet, chat and discuss collaborations, with special guest artist Tyler Kent.

Local music night for musicians to meet and discuss collaborations, with a conversation and intimate show by singer-songwriter Mara Liddle.