Events in Stafford From 20th April – 26th April 2026

Events in Stafford this week

This week's events across Stafford highlight local traditions and community-led initiatives. At Keg & Comfort Micropub, live music and real ale mark St George's Day with performances by Christopher Crompton. The venue is a short drive away from the city centre, accessible via A34.

On Thursday evening, the Great Hall at Stafford Castle hosts a lecture on Anglo-Saxon governance by Dr. Helen Marsh from the University of Manchester. The event follows daytime sessions for schoolchildren exploring archaeological sites near St Chad's Church, work supported by local education authorities and heritage trusts.

Comedy returns to Stafford Town Hall every Friday night with interactive trivia rooted in regional history, such as questions on 19th-century shoemaking or early canal operations. These events are organised by the Stafford History Forum, formed in 2023 to promote engagement with municipal archives.

Family activity continues at Shire Hall’s courtyard space where care leavers from Walsall and Tamworth have installed a seasonal art display using reclaimed materials. The site remains underutilised despite its Grade II* listing since the early 20th century.

Evenings at pubs such as the Royal Oak in Abbey Street feature low-volume jazz sets with no cover charge. These events are curated by local musicians aiming to reduce noise pollution and maintain access during late hours. The town’s moderate nightlife intensity, rated 4/10 on civic metrics, is consistent across venues, reflecting a preference for continuity over novelty.

Check listings below for specific times at each venue.