What's on in Stoke this weekend: Festival of fun, jazz & blues festival, family fun days and more

There's plenty to get up to in and around Stoke-on-Trent this weekend.
This weekend's what's on in Stoke-on-Trent is brought to you by SIXTOWNS Distillery and Bar and Powerleague Stoke Trentham Lakes.
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Our top picks
Pink Sisters & Misters Festival of Fun | Eastwood Hanley Football Club | Sat 26 July
Pink Sisters & Misters Cancer Support proudly presents its 4th Festival Of Fun - a fun filled day and night with lots of activities and entertainment to enjoy.
In the day, it is free admission with stalls, M.A.D reptiles, Leek Academy Circus, Storm Troopers Charity Football Match, head shave, bouncy castle, games, live music, food and a bar. Weekend Runaways will also be there with all things American cars.
In the evening, grab your deck chair, ticket and dancing shoes and enjoy a night of live entertainment with DJ from Moorlands Radio, John Green. There will also be a fully stocked bar and "The Real Full Monty Show" both male and female performed for cancer awareness.

Newcastle-under-Lyme Jazz & Blues Festival | Fri 25-Sun 27 July
The 18th Jazz & Blues Festival in Newcastle-under-Lyme is taking place between Friday 25 & Sunday 27th July.
There will be over 70 gigs across the weekend at 21 fantastic local venues.
Newcastle Jazz & Blues Fest is organised by the Newcastle-under-Lyme BID.
Model Railway Exhibition | St John's CofE School | Sat 26 & Sun 27 July
A model railway exhibition will take place in Stoke-on-Trent this month in aid of the Midlands Air Ambulance. The exhibition will take place at St John's Primary School, in Trent Vale, on 26 and 27 July.
There will be seven trade stands, approximately 23 railway layouts covering all gauges, nine model railway trade stands and light refreshments.
Saturday 26th July 2025: 10.30am to 5pm
Sunday 27th July 2025: 10.30am to 4.30pm
Admission Charge - £7.00 Adults (children under 16 go free).

One Big Stokie Day (Free Family Fun Day) | YMCA North Staffordshire ST1 3AE | Fri 25 July
Day-long fun and activities are being staged to unveil multi-million-pound developments at YMCA North Staffordshire's Stoke-on-Trent Campus.
One Big Stokie Day takes place on 25 July 11am-4pm and is a free event celebrating YMCA's unique relationship and position at the heart of the communities it serves.
Legends of Sound | The Quarter @ Potbank | Sat 26 July 9pm
Legends of Sound are back at The Quarter with two sets of absolute bangers from the 70s and 80s. Epic new vocalist Debbie Nixon brings you everything from ABBA to Womack and Womack, with a generous helping of CHIC, Sister Sledge, Chaka Khan, Donna Summer and many more.
The play list reads like the ultimate dance party — and it's been designed to keep you on the Factory Floor all night. Tickets are free.

Inflatable play area | Longton Rugby Club | from Sat 26 July
The UK's 'biggest inflatable play area' is bouncing into Longton this weekend until Wednesday 30 July.
It costs £10 per child and adults go free with children. It's for children aged 2–12 only and there will also be hot and cold food, bumper cars and free parking.

"Who Is Molly Leigh?" opera | B arts, Staffordshire, ST4 7RB | Until Sun 27 July
"Who Is Molly Leigh?" is a new co-created community opera exploring the legend of accused witch Molly Leigh.
Through immersive music and storytelling, you can explore local history from the perspective of women and those excluded by society for being 'different' to find out, "Who is Molly Leigh?"
Composed and Written by Francesca Le Lohè and Gareth Mattey, the opera is creatively produced by B arts and co-created with members of the local community.
This is an immersive, promenade piece where audiences choose their own route through the opera.
This weekend's what's on in Stoke-on-Trent is brought to you by SIXTOWNS Distillery and Bar and Powerleague Stoke Trentham Lakes.
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