What to do in Stoke-on-Trent this weekend

Anti-Nowhere League

Over-14s ska and reggae show by Anti-Nowhere League, with support from Wasted Life and The Thirteenth Turn, at The Underground in Hanley.

Tom A Smith

Live concert by Sunderland singer-songwriter Tom A Smith at The Sugarmill in Hanley.

Christmas in Ireland

Musical that recreates a magical Christmas Eve in a traditional Irish pub, with songs, stories and Irish classics.

Harry Enfield and No Chums

Satirical comedian Harry Enfield brings his favourite characters back to life on stage before opening the floor to the audience, on his 'Harry Enfield and No Chums' tour.

An Evening with Clinton Baptiste

Stand-up show by Clinton Baptiste, the clairvoyant medium from 'Phoenix Nights', supported by Dave Twentyman, at The Kings Hall during the Stoke-on-Trent Comedy Festival.

The Potteries Folk Club presents: Robb Johnson

The Potteries Folk Club night with singer-songwriter Robb Johnson and floor singers at Fenton Town Hall.

Infrasonics SOT

New dance night of drum and bass and jungle music at the Riff Factory.

13–15 Nov

Stoke-on-Trent Comedy Festival

Three-day comedy festival with nine live shows, headlined by Adam Kay, Clinton Baptiste and Hannah Byczkowski, plus a Comedy Kiln showcase.

Cinema

14–28 Nov

Festive Fun with Peppa Cinema Experience

Family cinema experience with Peppa Pig and her family celebrating Evie's first Christmas, with seven festive episodes and four new songs.

Market

Fifth annual festive makers market

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

Cinema

14–15 Nov

Festive Fun with Peppa Cinema Experience

Family cinema session with seven festive Peppa Pig episodes and four new songs to mark Evie's first Christmas, part of the Staffordshire Christmas Pulse.

Organ Proms 2026

Organ recital played on the Victoria Hall's 1888 Conacher-Willis Concert Organ, with a hot drink and programme included in the ticket price.

Featured

Middleport Pottery's Christmas Festival

Christmas festival with a Christmas market, live music, lino printing and craft activities by the canal at Middleport Pottery.

Port Vale v Accrington Stanley

Port Vale host Accrington Stanley at Vale Park in a EFL League Two match.

Bingo Bonanza @ The Library

Bingo party night with big prizes, drag performances, a live MC, drinks and music at The Library in Aynsley Mill.

NME'D: A Tribute to 00's NME Classics

A live band tribute to the 2000s indie anthems of NME, with Maxïmo Park, Kaiser Chiefs, Arctic Monkeys and more.

Hopskotch: Second Birthday

Club night marking the second birthday of Hopskotch at Aynsley Mill in Longton, with special guest Captain Wallop.

Captain Accident & The Disasters

Live reggae, ska and soul show with soulful vocals and twin guitars at Artisan Tap.

Calido Records

Over-18s house music night with top DJs and immersive entertainment at The Underground in Hanley.

SH*T KARAOKE

Late-night karaoke night at The Sugarmill in Hanley, with a fiver entry and free drinks for participants.

15 Nov

Fatiha El-Ghorri - Cockney Stacking Doll

Stand-up show by Fatiha El-Ghorri, star of Taskmaster and Mr Bigstuff, on her first stand-up tour.