Staffordshire Events Calendar – October 2026
October brings crisp autumn air, rich golden landscapes, and a wonderfully diverse lineup of events across Staffordshire. Whether you are staying with us for a cozy weekend getaway, an action-packed October Half Term family break, or setting up a comfortable temporary base between house moves, October is the perfect time to experience the region’s warm community spirit.
From bustling craft festivals to high-octane family entertainment, here is a taste of what is happening right outside your Squirrel Lettings door this month:
October 2026
| 2026 | EVENT | CATEGORY | LOCATION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCTOBER | ||||
| 3 | Craft, Catchup And Coffee Workshop | Crafting | Ancient High House, Stafford | |
| 4 | The Parrot Society National Exhibition Show | Birds | Bingley Hall Weston Road, Stafford County Showground, Stafford | |
| 5 | Home Educators Day | Education | Ancient High House, Stafford | |
| 7 | The Psychology Of Serial Killers | Theatre | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 8 | The Carpenters Songbook | Music | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 9 | Pet Shop Boys Actually | Music | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 9 | The Cavern Beatles | Music | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 10 | Magic Queen | Music | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 10 | The Reynolds Revival Day Party | Music | Top Of The World, Stafford | |
| 10-11 | The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show | Motorbikes | Stafford Showground Weston Road, Stafford | |
| 15 | Swing And Schtick | Theatre | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 16 | The Classic Blues Show | Music | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 17 | Ignacio Lopez: Nada | Theatre | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 14-17 | Come From Away | Theatre | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 17 | Quest For Quality | Dogs | Margaret Everton Pavilion Staffordshire County Showground, Stafford | |
| 17 | Craft And Collectibles Market | Collecting | High Street, Stone | |
| 17 | Blackwork Project Workshop | Crafting | Ancient High House, Stafford | |
| 17-18 | Stafford Wool Gathering | Crafting | Bingley Hall Weston Road, Stafford County Showground, Stafford | |
| 18 | James Phelan The Man Who Was Magic | Theatre | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 21 | The Elo Show | Theatre | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 24 | Festive Embroidery Workshop | Crafting | Ancient High House, Stafford | |
| 24-25 | Halloween Craft And Trail | Crafting | Stafford Castle, Stafford | |
| 22 | An Evening With Phil Taylor | Theatre | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 22 | Classic Film Afternoon | Theatre | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 22 | Jazz And Funk Roadshow | Music | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 23 | Comedy In The Met | Theatre | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 23-24 | That’ll Be The Day | Music | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 24 | Spot’s Birthday | Theatre | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 22-25 | Midland Counties Canine Society – Championship Dog Show | Dogs | Stafford Showground Weston Road, Stafford | |
| 25 | Josh Pugh Ha Ha Yeah Sound | Theatre | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 27 | Historical Halloween Evening | History | Ancient High House, Stafford | |
| 27 | The McDougall’s Halloween Party Show | Theatre | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 27-31 | Haunted High House Week | History | Ancient High House, Stafford | |
| 28 | Stafford Heritage Trail | History | Ancient High House, Stafford | |
| 28 | Ghost Tour | History | Ancient High House, Stafford | |
| 28 | Shape Of You The Music Of Ed Sheeran | Music | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 29 | Tarot Reading | Spirituality | Ancient High House, Stafford | |
| 29 | Classic Film Afternoon | Theatre | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 29 | Forever Jackson | Music | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 30 | Haunted High House | History | Ancient High House, Stafford | |
| 30 | Thank Abba For The Music | Music | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 30-31 | All Breeds All Britain Calf Show – ABAB 2026 | Farming | Bingley Hall Weston Road, Stafford County Showground, Stafford | |
| 30-31 | National Chrysanthemum Society Late Show | Flowers | Prestwood, Argyle & Sandylands Centres Staffordshire County Showground, Stafford | |
| 31 | Halloween Festival | Halloween | High Street, Stone | |
| 31 | Ghost Tour | History | Ancient High House, Stafford | |
| 31 | The Spooky Magic | Theatre | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford | |
| 31 | Nashville Live | Music | Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford |