What's on in Stafford? There are regular exciting events taking place throughout Staffordshire, spanning theatre, music, dance, comedy, cinema, sport, art exhibitions and special events.
Celebrate the rites of spring at well-dressing festivals, where flower petals and moss are crafted to decorate the villages well. Summer brings spectacular music, art and drama, the V Festival at Weston Park and top arts events at Lichfield Festival and Stafford Festival, where you can experience Shakespeare performed in the spectacular setting of Stafford Castle. The Ceramics Festival of Stoke-on-Trent celebrates the heritage and craft of the pottery industry. Traditions rooted in ancient rural rites, like the unique Abbots Bromley Horn Dance originated in the great hunting forests here.
Celebrate Autumn with fireworks and food, enjoy the local harvest at markets in many towns and villages. Winter is lit by candlelight and open fires at Shugborough, where old recipes still provide the proof of the pudding.
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre primarily stages the productions of touring companies, with the addition of Stafford Gatehouse Theatre own productions of Stafford Festival Shakespeare, Summer School, and Pantomime.
Visit the Stafford Farmers? Market (2nd Saturday in every month) in Stafford Market Square. There are regular farmers? markets throughout Staffordshire
Staffordshire City Council has a superb on line up to the minute resource where you'll find highlights covering what on in Staffordshire this week and future events. Visit http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/doitonline/EventCalendar/calendar.aspx
Another excellent resource, also offering secure Stafford events ticket booking, is Skiddle. Visit skiddle.com/whats-on/Stafford/
