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What's on in Stoke this weekend: Potters 'arf, Lamplight Concerts and more

By The Editor 25th Sep 2025

There's lots going on in Stoke-on-Trent this weekend, including the Potters 'arf marathon.  (Nub News)
There's lots going on in Stoke-on-Trent this weekend, including the Potters 'arf marathon. (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 BarRupeyal Takeaway and Powerleague Stoke Trentham Lakes.

To take a look at all our event listings in the Potteries, visit our What's On section.

Planning an event? Let us know here.

Lamplight Concerts | Stoke Minster | Fri 26 Sept

A string quartet from the City of Stoke-on-Trent Symphony Orchestra will perform two hour-long concerts inside the church on Friday.

Organised by Social Connective CIC, the event aims to make the arts more accessible by keeping ticket prices low and by including well-known tunes from the 1970s, 1980s and the movies. 

Social Connective, which also runs comedy nights and the repair cafe in Biddulph, has hosted lamplight concerts in previous years but this is the first time the series is being held in the city. 

FIND OUT MORE HERE

Hartshill Artisan Market | Sat 27 Sept

It's Hartshill Artisan Market on Saturday between 10am-4pm at the Wade Conference Centre and Noah's Bar and Restaurant.

You can expect a vibrant celebration of local talent, family fun, and community spirit. With rows of unique artisan stalls, mouth-watering home cooked food, and incredible live entertainment all day long, this isn't just a market – it's a full-scale festival for all ages.

Potters 'arf | Sun 28 Sept

It's the 20th anniversary of the Potters 'arf this weekend with the first events starting at 8:30am.

  • Potters 'arf Marathon Walk and Walk Relay START - 8:30am
  • Potters 'arf Marathon START - 10am
  • Potters Junior Run 2km START - 10:15am
  • Potters Junior Run 1km START - 10:30am

The start line will be alongside the Sir Stanley Matthews statue on Upper Market Square in Hanley.

Are you taking part this year? Let us know, we would love to feature you this weekend!

FIND OUT MORE HERE

The route for the Potters 'arf 2025. (Potters 'arf)

Leek Twilight Market | Fri 26 Sept

It's the first Twilight Market of the year over at the Butter and Trestle Market in Leek between 2pm-8pm on Friday 26 September.

There will be lots of stalls selling a variety of products from scarves, sweets, gifts and more.

There's free face painting and live music from local musician Nathan Peakes.

Whilst there grab a bite to eat from The Slamwich Club.

FIND OUT MORE HERE

Take a look at our full list of events in the Potteries here.

If you're hosting an upcoming event list it on our What's On page here.

     

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