Stoke-on-Trent set for centenary celebration weekend
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is inviting residents, businesses and organisations across the city and beyond to ‘save the date’ for the Stoke-on-Trent celebration weekend.
On Thursday 5 June 2025, the city will burst into celebration following 100 years of city status. The day will be set in the calendar as the very first Stoke-on-Trent Day.
When King George V declared Stoke-on-Trent a city on 5 June 1925, it was a move that made Stoke-on-Trent a global name. Honouring the rich history, vibrant culture and unique identity, for three days in June the city council is calling on everyone with links to the city, at home and away, to celebrate the city built on clay and coal.
The day was officially launched on Thursday 24 October where more than 150 students from SOT College, gathered in Cauldon Park with the Leader of the city council and Lord Mayor.
Stoke-on-Trent Day will be a yearly celebration on 5 June that celebrates the history, culture, the built and natural environment and the communities that make the city. It’s also about looking forward. The city is incredibly proud of its heritage – but it’s not all in the past:
- Stoke-on-Trent is now a World Craft City
- Over 85 parks and green spaces, which are home to a variety of animals
- A vibrant arts scene with nine Not-for-Profit organisations working in the city
- Pottery manufacturers have a strong presence
- Brilliant museums
- There are lots of local artisans based in the city
- Traditional markets, with a host of traders
- Local festivals like the British Ceramics Biennial and Stoke on Clay celebrate local arts and ceramics
- Active heritage restoration
- Exciting food and drink scene, including Appetite, Feasted and Titanic
- Promising opportunities for business development
- Home to over 500,000 trees
Everyone with links to Stoke-on-Trent is invited to the party. Over the Celebration weekend – Saturday 7 June and Sunday 8 June – Stoke-on-Trent City Council will be hosting events for all to enjoy, express togetherness and show pride in their city.
For 2025, the Council is asking everyone to ‘save the date’ of Saturday 7 June and to get involved in a mass-participation carnival feel celebration – from resident associations, sports clubs, schools, colleges and the university to businesses, charities and youth groups and performing arts groups.
Leader of the city council, councillor Jane Ashworth, said: “Whether you are born and bred in one of the six towns, moved away, or recently made Stoke-on-Trent your home, you are a ‘Stokie’ to us. We want everyone to celebrate this small city, with a big heart. From street parties to cleaning up the city, I am calling on every resident to fly the flag of this great city.”
Lisa Capper MBE, CEO & Principal at Stoke on Trent College said: “Stoke on Trent College is thrilled to be part of the centenary celebrations for Stoke-on-Trent, leading up to next June. We are delighted to be supporting the campaign from Stoke-on-Trent City Council, which captures the togetherness which makes this city so special. As part of SOT100, we are looking forward to having our 100 Years of Skills in Hanley Park next May as well as other celebrations which will enable learners to join in the celebrations of the city’s heritage.”
The City Council is also inviting people to get in touch and share news of any centenary celebration events.
