This March, communities, organisations and local leaders from across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent will come together once again for the Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Celebration of the Possible (COP) Festival 2026 – a free, interactive day focused on practical climate action, collaboration and positive local solutions.
📍 Where: King’s Hall, Stoke-on-Trent
📅 When: 12 March 2026, 10am – 3pm
The Festival will bring together charities, community groups, schools, public sector teams and businesses to showcase real-world projects that are already making a difference locally, from community energy and greener food systems to nature recovery and circular economy initiatives. Expect hands-on activities, demonstrations, informal networking and participant-led workshops designed to spark ideas and new partnerships.
A venue rooted in partnership
We’re especially grateful to Stoke-on-Trent City Council for supporting the Festival through in-kind sponsorship of King’s Hall. Their backing helps keep the event free and accessible, and reflects their ongoing commitment to creating a sustainable, thriving city.
Having signed the Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent COP Charter at last year’s COP event, hosting this year’s Festival at the King’s Hall is a natural continuation of that commitment, providing a welcoming civic space for the whole community to come together and shape what happens next.
What to expect on the day
The morning will focus on exploration and connection, with stands, showcases and informal conversations highlighting local projects and support available across the region.
In the afternoon, we’ll move into a more participatory, ‘unconference’-style format. Conversations will be shaped by the questions from people in the room, guided by four broad themes:
- Energy
- Food & Growing
- Nature
- Circular Economy
Whether you’re already leading projects or just starting your journey, there will be something to learn, share or get involved in.
Join us
The COP Festival is about celebrating what’s already happening across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent and unlocking what’s possible when we work together.
Register for your free ticket > staffordshirecop.com
