What's on in Stoke this weekend: Comedy, lantern parade ceramic makers market and more
By Liana Snape 19th Mar 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.
SIXTOWNS Comedy Night | World of Wedgwood | Barlaston | Fri 20 Mar
SIXTOWNS at The World of Wedgwood will be hosting a comedy night on Friday 20 March
The organisers said: "Get ready for a night of big laughs, great drinks, and a proper night out at SIXTOWNS Distillery and Bar.
"Our Comedy Night brings a handpicked line-up of brilliant comedians to the distillery for an evening that is relaxed, lively, and full of energy."
Tables are available to book online at £14.50.
Find out more here
Lantern Parade | Stoke | Fri 20 Mar
Stoke Lanterns, run by Stoke-based arts organisation B. ARTS, is set to return for its fourth year on Friday 20 March, bringing a "celebration of light and community" to the town.
The event will begin at 6.30pm outside Stoke Library on South Wolfe Street and will finish with a finale at the Brilliant Bamboo brownfield site on Boothen Road.
Holly Johnson, Stoke Lanterns Co-Producer said: "We are so excited to be working with the wonderful people of Stoke-Upon-Trent and some brilliant local artists to bring Stoke Lanterns back for a fourth year.
"The community support for the event has been fantastic and we cannot wait to share some of the beautiful work that has been created"

Wuthering Heights | Stoke Film Theatre | Hartshill Rd | Fri 20 to Sat 21 Mar
Stoke-on-Trent's independent cinema, Stoke Film Theatre, will be showing Nouvelle Vague on Friday 13 March and Saturday 14 March at 7:45pm.
The cinema is located at The Wade Centre, Hartshill Road.
Stoke Film Theatre said: "Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights is a stylish and provocative retelling of one of the greatest love stories of all time.
"Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi play the lovers, whose forbidden passion for one another turns from romantic to intoxicating in an epic tale of lust, love and madness."
Tickets are available online at £9.16 for an adult ticket (including booking fees).
Project Indi Spring Fair | The Indi Club | Sneyd Green | Sat 21 Mar
Project Indi will be hosting a Spring Fair at the Indi Club in Sneyd Green on 21 March from 11am to 2pm.
The Indi Club said: "Join us for the annual Spring Fair on the Saturday 21st March at The Indi Club.
"Meet the farm animals, enjoy the entertainment, stalls, tombola and more! This is a free event and fun for the whole family!".
Ceramic Makers Market | Gladstone Pottery Museum | Sat 21 Mar and Sun 22 Mar
There will be a ceramic makers market taking place at Gladstone Pottery Museum on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March from 11am to 4pm.
The Gladstone Pottery Museum said: "Browse a range of stalls from local and national makers including past contestants of the Great Pottery Throwdown."
There will be free entry to the market
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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