Lectures, concerts and exhibitions

17 Nov 2026 to 17 Nov 2026

Award-winning playwright, screenwriter and actor Julia Cranney joins the Keele Hall Readings series for an evening of readings and conversation in the Raven Mason Suite, Keele Hall. Discover the work of one of the UK's most exciting contemporary writing talents at this free event

18 Nov 2026 to 18 Nov 2026

Explore the Raven Mason Collection at Keele Hall — a stunning display of 19th-century Staffordshire ceramics, from everyday ironstone to ornate porcelain. A gift to the University, open to all.

18 Nov 2026 to 18 Nov 2026

Love a good mystery? Join Ceri Morgan and Emma Head for a friendly discussion of Louise Penny’s brand-new Three Pines novel, Miss Wolcott's Ghost, and enjoy an evening of conversation with fellow readers in Chapters Café. Free to attend and open to staff, students and visitors.

18 Nov 2026 to 18 Nov 2026

Experience a vibrant evening of global music with the acclaimed Inner Vision Quintet. Blending Indian classical traditions with Middle Eastern, Western classical, jazz and folk influences, this unique ensemble of visually impaired musicians delivers an uplifting, cross‑cultural performance.

21 Nov 2026 to 21 Nov 2026

Join Keele Concert Band for a free afternoon of live music in the beautiful setting of Keele Chapel.

24 Nov 2026 to 24 Nov 2026

Join Booker Prize-shortlisted novelist and award-winning poet Luke Kennard for an evening of readings, discussion and insight into his acclaimed work, including his latest novel, Black Bag. One of the UK's most celebrated contemporary writers, Kennard brings together fiction, poetry and wit in a compelling event not to be missed.

Experience the emotional power and uplifting beauty of Brahms's Ein deutsches Requiem in a moving performance by Keele Bach Choir, conducted by Neil Taylor, on Saturday 28 November 2026 at Keele University Chapel, with tickets from £16 and an interval drink included.

2 Dec 2026 to 2 Dec 2026

Explore the Raven Mason Collection at Keele Hall — a stunning display of 19th-century Staffordshire ceramics, from everyday ironstone to ornate porcelain. A gift to the University, open to all.

2 Dec 2026 to 2 Dec 2026

A candlelit winter concert featuring Baroque masterpieces, reimagined carols and contemporary reflections on the season. From Corelli’s Christmas Concerto to Piazzolla, McDowall and Vivaldi, the programme offers a rich journey through winter music performed by the acclaimed Celoniatus Ensemble.

5 Dec 2026 to 5 Dec 2026

Celebrate the start of the festive season with an uplifting evening of Christmas music from Keele's Clarinet Choir, Show Choir and A Cappella groups, whose rich harmonies and seasonal favourites will fill Keele University Chapel on Saturday 5 December, 7–9pm.

9 Dec 2026 to 9 Dec 2026

Explore the Raven Mason Collection at Keele Hall — a stunning display of 19th-century Staffordshire ceramics, from everyday ironstone to ornate porcelain. A gift to the University, open to all.

12 Dec 2026 to 12 Dec 2026

Enjoy a festive evening of powerful orchestral, choral and brass music with KPE Orchestra, Keele Voices and Brass Band as they perform seasonal favourites and uplifting Christmas classics in the beautiful setting of Keele Chapel.

13 Dec 2026 to 13 Dec 2026

Celebrate the season with an entertaining mix of film music, festive jazz and seasonal favourites performed by Symphonia, Jazz Band and Flute Choir in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Chapel.

15 Dec 2026 to 15 Dec 2026

Celebrate the season with an evening of festive readings, creative performances and community spirit at our end-of-year Open Mic in Chapters Café.

16 Dec 2026 to 16 Dec 2026

Explore the Raven Mason Collection at Keele Hall — a stunning display of 19th-century Staffordshire ceramics, from everyday ironstone to ornate porcelain. A gift to the University, open to all.

Celebrate the joy of Christmas with an afternoon of festive music, seasonal readings and refreshments at Keele Bach Choir's much-loved Carols by Candlelight taking place at St James the Great, Clayton.

19 Dec 2026 to 19 Dec 2026

Celebrate the end of the semester with Keele Concert Band as they present a vibrant programme of festive favourites, popular classics and wind band music in the spectacular surroundings of Keele Chapel.

13 Jan 2027 to 13 Jan 2027

Xuefei Yang traces her remarkable path from discovering the guitar in China to performing around the world, moving from Searching, a journey through new places and cultures, to Discovery, where East and West meet through music. One of the world’s leading guitarists, she brings her distinctive artistry to a programme shaped by a life lived across more than 50 countries.

10 Feb 2027 to 10 Feb 2027

Cellist Willard Carter, a Young Classical Artists Trust Anniversary Artist with performances at Wigmore Hall and major festivals across Europe and the US, joins pianist Madeleine Brown, winner of the RNCM Gold Medal and a rapidly emerging artist with recent BBC Radio 3 appearances. Together they present a compelling recital from two outstanding young musicians at the forefront of their generation.

17 Mar 2027 to 17 Mar 2027

Lodestar Trio re‑imagines Bach alongside Baroque works and Nordic folk traditions, blending nyckelharpa, hardanger fiddle and violin into a vibrant, genre‑crossing sound.

21 Apr 2027 to 21 Apr 2027

Orchestra for the Earth brings outstanding musicians and audiences together through concerts inspired by nature, place and our changing planet.

19 May 2027 to 19 May 2027

ZRI (Zum Roten Igel - The Red Hedgehog) is an eclectic group of superb musicians named after a famous 19th century Viennese tavern and concert venue, where gypsy and other folk musicians played and composers from Schubert to Brahms drank in their music as well as the beer late into the night.