2026

15 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026

Join a hands-on lantern making workshop in preparation for the University’s Lantern Walk.

After a series of lantern‑making workshops on campus, the community comes together for an illuminated procession celebrating creativity, connection and shared belonging.

21 Oct 2026 to 21 Oct 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.

22 Oct 2026 to 23 Oct 2026

Marking the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, writer and academic Ceri Morgan invites you on a reflective geopoetics walk exploring landscape, memory, remembrance and solidarity. This free lunchtime event offers an opportunity to consider how places hold stories of both personal and collective significance.

24 Oct 2026 to 24 Oct 2026

Paul Atterbury speaks about the remarkable legacy of the Art Schools of the Potteries and world-renowned ceramic designers who trained there.

28 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 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.

28 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026

A haunting Halloween screening of Murnau’s 1922 Nosferatu, accompanied by Andy Quin’s live improvised organ score. Following its sold‑out 2022 performance, this return event brings the iconic vampire film back to Keele Chapel for an unforgettable night of silent cinema and live music.

You are invited to attend the inaugural lecture of Professor Zoe Paskins.

Flamy Grant brings her fearless, flamboyant, and deeply heartfelt blend of music, drag artistry, and storytelling to Keele University Chapel on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 7:30pm, delivering a powerhouse performance that has captivated audiences and critics alike. Don’t miss this award‑winning, chart‑topping artist whose bold vocals, Appalachian roots, and razor‑sharp wit create an unforgettable

17 Nov 2026 to 17 Nov 2026

Join us for our second School of Life Sciences Careers, Placements and Postgraduate Fair, taking place on Tuesday 17th November 2026.

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

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 us for an Open Day this autumn

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.

Our Postgraduate Open Events allow you to find out more about your chosen subject area, meet our academics, and get a feel for what life is like in our close-knit postgraduate community.

Our Postgraduate Open Events allow you to find out more about your chosen subject area, meet our academics, and get a feel for what life is like in our close-knit postgraduate community.

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.

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.