What's on in Stoke this weekend: Live wrestling, cooking workshop, mobile theme park and more
By Liana Snape 26th 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.
Foundling Libraries | Bentilee | Fri 27 Feb
The Foundling Museum will be running free music and storytelling workshops at Bentilee and Meir Library over four sessions.
The first session will take place on Friday 27 February from 10:30am to 11:30am.
The Foundling Museum said: "These creative workshops are for 0-5 year olds and their parents/carers, and will be led by professional musicians and storytellers.
"We'll explore the origins of London's 18th-century Foundling Hospital through games, crafts, and music."
There is no need to book in advance and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more here
Johnny Cash Roadshow | Stoke Rep Theatre | Fri 27 Feb
The Johnny Cash Roadshow will be heading to the Stoke Rep Theatre on Friday 27 February.
Stoke Rep Theatre said: "Johnny Cash Roadshow invites you to step into the raw and gritty world of Johnny Cash's prison era with their electrifying show that has captivated audiences for two decades."
Tickets are available to book online from £29.

Live Wrestling | Abbey Hulton Sports and Social Club | Fri 27 Feb
United Wrestling Live will be bringing live wrestling to Abbey Hulton Sports and Social Club on Friday 27 February.
The organisers said: "It's a WWE-style extravaganza that the entire family will NEVER forget... and get to meet all the wrestlers"
Doors will open at 7pm for a 7:30pm start and tickets are available online (£6.15 including booking fee).
Find out more here
Funderworld | Hanley | Thur 26 Feb to Sun 1 Mar
Funderworld, a family-run mobile theme park, will be open for a final weekend in Stoke-on-Trent City Centre.
The organisers said: "The event which takes over the location usually used for Winter Wonderland will be bigger, brighter and better than ever with the return to Stoke of the Crazy Mouse, a full-size Roller Coaster, several extreme white-knuckle rides including the 50m Airmaxx the fastest ride travelling in the UK!"
Funderworld is free to enter and will be open from Thursday 26 February to Sunday 1 March.
Unlimited riding tickets are available to pre-book, or can be purchased at the venue. Tokens will also be available to purchase.
Find out more here

Hubb Pots Cook and Eat Session | Penkhull Village Hall | Sat 28 Feb
The Hubb Foundation is running a free Hubb Pots Cook and Eat community cooking demonstration at Penkhull Village Hall on Saturday 28 February at 10am.
They are "inviting families on a tight budget to come along, learn new skills and take away a free air fryer and recipe book".
Places can be booked online or by calling the Hubb Foundation on 01782 565050
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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