What's on in Stoke this weekend: Bonkers Bingo, art exhibition, Lunar New Year celebrations and more
By Liana Snape 19th Feb 2026
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 by SIXTOWNS Distillery and Bar, Rupeyal Takeaway and Little Seeds.
Planning an event? Add it to our What's On page here.
Claynauts Workshop | Mitchell Arts Centre | Thur 19 Feb
The Mitchell Arts Centre in Hanley will be running a Claynauts Workshop on Thursday 19 February from 11am.
The Mitchell Arts Centre said: "In partnership with HSL Pottery and supported by National Lottery Heritage fund in a bid to celebrate Mitchell Arts Centre in the run up to 70 years of MAC- We bring your Claynauts, and immersive, interactive clay experience for young explorers aged 7+."
Tickets are available to purchase for £5. Tickets admit one adult and one child with one fired piece of clay.
Bonkers Bingo | SIXTOWNS Bar | Barlaston | Fri 20 Feb
SIXTOWNS Bar will be hosting a Bonkers Bingo event on Friday 20 February.
SIXTOWNS said: "Bingo… but not as you know it!
"Join us at SIXTOWNS Bar for a bingo night packed with laughs, surprises, and some brilliantly unexpected prizes."
Free tickets are available to book online.
Find out more here
Anarchy is Her Birthright Exhibition | Spode Works Studios | Fri 20 Feb to Sun 1 Mar
Anarchy is Her Birthright, curated by artist April Star Davis, will be on display at ACAVA Spode Works Studios from Friday 20 February.
The exhibition, which emerged from a month-long residency awarded to Davis through Three Counties Open Art, marks one of the largest all-female and female-identifying art shows in the area in over a decade.
"Rather than centring myself, I wanted to use this residency to amplify voices," Davis said.
Stoke the Fiery Dragon | Stoke-on-Trent Libraries| Fri 20 Feb to Sat 21 Feb
'Stoke The Fiery Dragon', presented by the New Vic Theatre's Education team, will be performed at Hanley Library, Bentilee Library and Meir Library from Friday 20 to Saturday 21 February.
Written by Education Practitioner Julia Gay and directed by Naomi Felton, 'Stoke The Fiery Dragon' explores significant stories and historical events that Stoke-on-Trent has witnessed over the last 100 years through the eyes of two playful characters: potters 'Clay' and 'Mold'.
'Stoke The Fiery Dragon' is free to attend with no booking required.
Find out more here
Lunar New Year | Hanley | Sun 22 Feb
A day of free celebrations and activities will take place Hanley's Cultural Quarter on Sunday 22 February from 11am to 4pm as the city celebrates the Chinese Year of the Horse.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council announced that the celebrations with the city's Chinese community will take place across the Spitfire Gallery at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Smithfield, City Central Library and the Mitchell Arts Centre.
The event will feature traditional music and dance, including the iconic Dragon and Lion performances, alongside Kung Fu displays, mask changing, acrobatics and firecrackers.
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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