About The City Brief Stafford
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Stafford
The City Brief keeps you informed about events and happenings across Stafford, helping you stay connected to what's on each week. Whether you're in the town centre, Eccleshall, Baswich, or anywhere else in the borough, our weekly newsletter connects you to the civic life and cultural calendar that matter. Stafford has a long tradition of events that bring people together. From the regular Stafford Walking Street, which brings food, music and retail energy to the town centre, to the weekly parkrun community fitness events, there's a consistent rhythm of activity. The Staffordshire County Show celebrates local agriculture and crafts annually, while the Stafford Shakespeare Festival revives classical theatre in historic settings like Stafford Castle. Seasonal events such as the Easter Trail Events and Spring into the Wild Trail engage families in exploration, and cultural celebrations like the Stafford Got Soul and Motown Bash add music and vibrancy to the calendar. The City Brief tracks these recurring and one-off events, helping residents discover what’s happening. We cover heritage experiences such as the Moorlander Sunday Lunch Train, foodie occasions including the Stone Food and Drink Festival, and commemorative events like the Holocaust Memorial Day Lighting Ceremony. Whether you’re looking for family activities, live entertainment, sporting events, or community gatherings, our coverage spans all parts of the borough. Our aim is straightforward: to keep Stafford’s residents and regular visitors informed about local events and opportunities. We believe knowing what's on is essential to feeling connected to your town. By covering the weekly and seasonal calendar in one place, The City Brief helps you plan ahead, discover new things to do, and stay engaged with your community. We're here to be your local events guide, week after week.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Stafford – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
About The City Brief
The City Brief is a global network of local newsletters. We succeed in sending the best of local information to local people. To learn more, visit our main website.
About the editor
The City Brief Stafford is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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