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

By Jordan Edwards 24th Jul 2025

There is lots going on in and around Stoke-on-Trent this weekend including the Newcastle Jazz & Blues Festival. (Nub News)
There is lots going on in and around Stoke-on-Trent this weekend including the Newcastle Jazz & Blues Festival. (Nub News)

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.

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The Pink Sisters and Misters Festival of Fun is this wekeend on Saturday 26 July. (Supplied)

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.

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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).

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There is a model railway exhibition in Trent Vale this weekend. (Richard Smith)

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. 

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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.

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Legends of Sound are back at The Quarter this weekend. (Supplied)

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.

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Inflatable play area at Longton Rugby Club. (Inflatable family fun days)

"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.

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This weekend's what's on in Stoke-on-Trent is brought to you by SIXTOWNS Distillery and Bar and Powerleague Stoke Trentham Lakes.

Planning an event? Let us know here.

This page was updated at 11:17am 24/07/25

     

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