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What’s on in Stafford this weekend: Comedy, tulip festival and a very special birthday celebration

Local News by Livia Gregor 2nd Apr 2026  
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? (image via Lower Drayton Farm/Livia Gregor)
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? (image via Lower Drayton Farm/Livia Gregor)
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Here are the events not to be missed this weekend.

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Make sure to take a look at our What's On section to see even more amazing events coming up over the next few months.

Friday 3 April- Comedy night at the Gatehouse Theatre

Stafford's famous comedy night returns this weekend.

Three top comics will take to the stage, entertaining the audience with hilarious anecdotes and laugh out loud humour.

The Gatehouse Theatre said: "Expect gags galore and unlimited laughter as we crank up the comedy with well-known names from Britain's booming comedy circuit."

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Buy tickets here.

Saturday 4 April- The Pickled Pig's first birthday party

Local favourite, The Pickled Pig, are celebrating a year since they opened on Salter Street and everyone in Stafford is invited to join in the fun.

Attendees can expect live music from 3pm as well as pig-themed cakes.

The first 100 customers will receive limited edition pig badges.

Jason Keady, who performed at The Pickled Pig's opening night, will be performing at 6pm.

Read our article about the event here.

From this weekend until 6 May- Lower Drayton Farm Tulip Festival

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With fantastic photo opportunities and beautiful blooms, why not visit the Tulip Festival launching this Friday at Lower Drayton Farm?

Over 250,000 tulip bulbs have been planted by the farm team, across a five acre site, meaning that there is plenty to see.

The festival is open from 11pm until 3pm with special evening sessions taking place in the second and third weeks of April.

Tickets are £11 and available online.

Read our article about the event here.

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