Special events

13 Apr 2026 to 13 Apr 2026

Charne’s celebration event invites visitors to explore the exhibition Am I Too Young For An Existential Crisis? before joining the artist for a hands‑on mixed media workshop inspired by her floral themes. This creative session in Chapters Café leads into the Three Counties Open Art Exhibition 2026 Launch, making it a vibrant evening of art, conversation, and community.

13 Apr 2026 to 13 Apr 2026

Join us for the official launch of the Three Counties Open 2026 submissions window as we celebrate an incredible 30 years of this much‑loved regional exhibition. Enjoy an evening of creativity, conversation, and connection set within the vibrant NEW/NOW/NEXT exhibition. With live music, refreshments, and the chance to network with fellow artists, including many who have exhibited previously.

22 Apr 2026 to 22 Apr 2026

Join us for a springtime Blossom Picnic celebrating Keele’s National Collection of Cherry Trees as part of the Festival of People, Planet and Place. Enjoy your own picnic, mindful crafts, blossom‑themed treats and an ice‑cream cart. Meet Sarah Taylor, Curator of the Cherry Tree Collection, at our information stand, and stay afterwards for a guided walk among the blossoms.

Join us for a special edition of the 100Book Club, off campus, as award‑winning author Lisa Blower celebrates the 10th anniversary of her debut novel Sitting Ducks. With tickets just £5 including the book, this intimate event offers a rare chance to hear from the author and join a lively discussion in the heart of the Drop City Books community.

A Summer Evening of Musical Journeys: From Aleppo to the English Countryside. Experience McDowall’s moving The Girl from Aleppo, Vaughan Williams’s lyrical The Lark Ascending, and Todd’s jazz-infused Mass in Blue.