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What's on in Stoke this weekend: Stand-Up, Christmas Lights and the return of Winter Wonderland

By Liana Snape   20th Nov 2025

There's lots going on in Stoke this weekend including the return of Winter Wonderland (image via Winter Wonderland)
There's lots going on in Stoke this weekend including the return of Winter Wonderland (image via Winter Wonderland)

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

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Winter Wonderland | Hanley | Fri 21 Nov until 4 Jan

Winter Wonderland Stoke Returns for Its Tenth Year of Festive Magic! 

There will be open-air covered ice rink, rides and attractions packed with excitement, and festive food and drink, featuring an array of seasonal favourites. 

Popular attractions such as ice skating fill up quickly, so visitors are encouraged to book in advance to guarantee their space. 

Find out more here

Winter Wonderland in Hanley returns this weekend (image via Winter Wonderland)

Stand Up Comedy | Fenton Town Hall | Fri 21 Nov

Social Connective CIC presents an evening of stand-up comedy in collaboration with Me and Mrs Jones Comedy. 

Three top professional comedians and a compere will keep you entertained for the night ay The Ballroom, Fenton Town Hall. 

Doors open 7.15pm, Show starts 8pm. 

Social Connective CIC is running a stand up comedy night in Fenton (image via Social Connective)

Christmas Light Switch On | Stoke Minster | Fri 21 Nov 

Head to Stoke Minster this Friday for the Stoke Christmas Light Switch On. 

Alongside the switch-on there will be a visit from Stoke-on-Trent Lord Mayor and Kevin the Kiln, live music and artisan stalls.  

The event will take place from 6pm to 8pm at Stoke Minster. 

Santa Parade and Light Switch On | Hanley | Sat 22 Nov

The Potteries Artisan Market and Christmas Light Switch On will take place at Fountain & Market Square, Hanley on Saturday 22 November.  

Stoke-on-Trent City Centre Bid and The Potteries Centre have come together to organise the event which will feature an artisan market, live music, food stalls and face painting.  

The market will open from 10am with Santa's arrival parade through the city centre starting at 11am. 

The Santa's Parade and Christmas Markets will take place this weekend (image via Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID and the Potteries Centre)

View our round-up of upcoming Christmas Light Switch On events 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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