Stoke-con-Trent

Ember Lounge Free Pool: 27th May 4pm - 7pm; Ember Lounge; Why not avoid the rush-hour traffic and come and play pool in Ember, absolutely FREE!; Ember Lounge

Ember Lounge Cheap as Chips! 25% OFF EVERYTHING!!!: 27th May 5pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; EVERY FOOD ITEM! EVERY DRINK!; Ember Lounge

Amateur Dramatics Society Weekly Session: 27th May 6pm - 8pm; Dwight K014 - College Rd; Our usual weekly session! Everyone welcome, regardless of prior skill or experience - come along for your opportunity to perform, or just to have a laugh!; Stoke Campus

Ember Lounge DJ Open Deck Night: 27th May 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Show off your DJ skills, or come and watch what talent Staffs has to offer; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Give it a Go

OMG Radio Throwback Thursday: 28th May 12:30pm - 1:30pm; OMG; Listen in to our deputy manager Grace! as she takes you back through the noughties and the 2000's!; Online

Fight Club Fight Club Weekly Casuals: 28th May 5:15pm - 9:30pm; Beacon Building / T105 / Stoke Campus; Weekly Casuals, just bring your own controller (or a console if you wish), and a wire to connect to the computer room PCs. Playing a range of fighting games in a casual setting, for newcomers and casual tryhards alike; Esports and Gaming | Group Members Only

Staffordshire Students' Union Darts Competition: 28th May 8pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; Brand new weekly darts competition; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Sport | Featured Events

Staffordshire Students' Union Pool Competition: 28th May 8pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; £1 entry, winner takes all!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Sport | Featured Events

Staffs Disabled Students Society Disabled Students Weekly Social: 29th May 6pm - 9pm; Catalyst Building (Stoke Campus); Weekly socials covering all kinds of topics from bingo, social games, logo competitions and more; Health and Wellbeing | Inclusion | Better Staffs

Ember Lounge The Full House Deal: 29th May 6pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; Buy any Burger or Pizza and get a pint for only £2; Ember Lounge

Dance Club SUDC end of year Showcase 2026: 30th May noon - 2pm; Leek Road Venue; Come and see the result of a hard year's work and fun in the dance studio!! From groups to duets & solos, our team is proud to show off our skills. We're also featuring the Idol society in this year's showcase!; Family Friendly | Sport

Staffordshire Students' Union Bingo!: 1st June 8pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; Brand new Bingo night, Cash and on the spot prizes and special rounds!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Featured Events | Stoke Campus

Ember Lounge Karaoke: 2nd June 9pm - 1am; Ember Lounge; Karaoke hosted by the one and only DJ Sherz! Reckon you've got the pipes to impress others, or you and your housemates really want to bond over some terrible singing? Come join us for karaoke at Ember!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Featured Events

Ember Lounge Free Pool: 3rd June 4pm - 7pm; Ember Lounge; Why not avoid the rush-hour traffic and come and play pool in Ember, absolutely FREE!; Ember Lounge

Ember Lounge Cheap as Chips! 25% OFF EVERYTHING!!!: 3rd June 5pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; EVERY FOOD ITEM! EVERY DRINK!; Ember Lounge

Ember Lounge DJ Open Deck Night: 3rd June 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Show off your DJ skills, or come and watch what talent Staffs has to offer; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Give it a Go

Staffordshire Students' Union Darts Competition: 4th June 8pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; Brand new weekly darts competition; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Sport | Featured Events

Staffordshire Students' Union Pool Competition: 4th June 8pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; £1 entry, winner takes all!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Sport | Featured Events

Ember Lounge The Full House Deal: 5th June 6pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; Buy any Burger or Pizza and get a pint for only £2; Ember Lounge

Staffordshire Students' Union SUMMER CLOSEDOWN BAR STOCK EXCHANGE!: 5th June 8pm - midnight; Ember Lounge; Huge discounts, all stock must go!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Featured Events

Amateur Dramatics Society Weekly Session: 27th July 6pm - 8pm; Dwight K014 - College Rd; Our usual weekly session! Everyone welcome, regardless of prior skill or experience - come along for your opportunity to perform, or just to have a laugh!; Exclude | Stoke Campus

Staffordshire Students' Union Staffordshire Vegan Festival: 27th September 10:30am - 4:30pm; LRV & VERVE; 50+ fantastic stalls, world food caterers, exciting and inspirational talks / workshops running throughout the day; LRV | Open Lecture or Talk | Verve | Featured Events | Welcome Events | Sustainable Union | Stoke Campus

Staffordshire Students' Union Mind, Body and Spirit Fair: 28th November 10am - 5pm; Leek Road Venue; Discover holistic wellness through inspiring talks on mindfulness, spirituality, and health; LRV | Stoke Campus

Description

Stoke Con Trent Is Coming Home!

Stoke Con Trent is taking place on 9th October 2022 at the Staffordshire University Catalyst and LRV.

What is Stoke CON Trent?

Stoke CON Trent is Staffordshire’s Biggest TV, Film, Comic and Memorabilia Convention. It first started in 2014 and has seen hundreds of star guests from TV, Film and Comic Arts attend. These have included cast members of Red Dwarf, Harry Potter, Star Wars, The Walking Dead, Game Of Thrones, Doctor Who, Gladiators and loads more. Check the website and social media for guest updates.

What Happens There?

Many people come to Stoke CON Trent for a variety of reasons. It could be to meet the fantastic line up of guests we have, have a quick chat with them while they sign their autograph for you. There is also a professional photo shoot to have a print to commemorate your visit.

Others attend to see the attractions, examples at previous events have included various Film Props. We usually have a selection of Classic Cars including replicas of The Back to the Future Delorean, KITT , Ghostbusters Ambulance, Jurassic Park Jeep, Robocop Cop Car the A-Team Van.

Cosplay – a high percentage of visitors come to Stoke CON Trent dressed as their heroes from TV & Film. Most enter the wonderful Cosplay Competition , trophies and prizes are awarded.

Lots of people visit the various comic traders, artists and exhibitors, the event is the biggest specialist traders congregation of all things comic book, television and film held in Staffordshire on a bi-annual basis.

What times does the event start and close?

Stoke CON Trent opens it’s doors at 10am and will run until 4pm.

TICKETS

To buy tickets www.stokecontrent.co.uk/buy-tickets/

Adults ticket is for anyone age 17 or over.

Concessions ticket is for anyone over the age of 60 or disabled. (Carers tickets are available via arrangement. Email info@stokecontrent.co.uk if you feel you may be entitled to one).

N.B. these are sold subject to relevant ID being shown on the day and if non provided then people may be asked to pay the full adult price.

Kids ticket is for anyone aged 5 to 16 years old. Under 5’s do not require a ticket and will be allowed free entry.

Family tickets are available too, these comprise of Two Adults and Two Kids.

Can I purchase tickets on the door?

All Previous events have SOLD OUT in advance.

So there may be tickets available to purchase on the day.

We only have a limited number of tickets available so to be guaranteed entry we suggest you buy in advance online or at stores we will announce as approved vendors to avoid disappointment.

Please note that if we reach maximum capacity on the day then those who have not bought tickets in advance will only allowed entry on a ‘one in one out’ basis.

www.stokecontrent.co.uk

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