Events in Stafford From 13th April – 19th April 2026

You can find a varied mix of events in Stafford this week, with opportunities to connect through speed networking sessions hosted at Beaconside Conference Centre and community dinners held at Kids Rule Play Cafe every Tuesday evening. Live music takes place across several venues: Dave McCabe performs solo sets at Artisan Tap, while tribute nights dedicated to Fleetwood Mac feature regular slots at Eleven Stoke. On Thursday evenings, a series of acoustic performances runs from 7pm onwards in partnership with Staffordshire Archives and Local Studies Centre, highlighting lesser-known performers alongside established acts. Comedy for adults only continues its run each Friday night at The Underground; it is not suitable for children under twelve due to explicit language.

Families can engage through themed messy play events hosted by Kids Rule Play Cafe every Saturday morning at Faraday Road. These sessions include sensory activities and craft workshops tailored for ages three to ten, often referencing local themes such as coal-mining heritage or the town's Roman-era origins. Puppet shows are also staged weekly at Gatehouse Theatre during school holidays, these feature reworked tales from Staffordshire folklore.

Cultural experiences deepen through theatre productions adapted from classic literature: this week’s performance of The Railway Children is held at Stoke Rep Theatre, with post-show discussions led by local historians. Exhibitions focus on GPO training schools operational in the 1930s and regional archaeology uncovered near Stonebridge Lane during roadworks earlier this year.

Fitness seekers may attend sound bath sessions twice weekly at Elements Fitness & Wellbeing, while history enthusiasts can join guided walks around surviving sections of medieval town walls through a volunteer-led project. Events span from early evening into the night across multiple locations including The Roaches and Shire Hall courtyard.

Check listings below for times and venues.