Lectures, concerts and exhibitions

Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards in the House of Commons

Professor William Parry-Smith Inaugural Lecture: 'Levelling up Women's Healthcare'. Monday 25th November Denise Coates Lecture Theatre (SIHLG0.30) Drinks reception in the atrium at 5.30pm - lecture starting at 6pm.

Jennifer Wong (she/her) is a writer, poet and translator (Chinese/English). She is the author of three collections and a pamphlet including 回家 Letters Home (Nine Arches Press 2020).

26 Nov 2024 to 26 Nov 2024

Join local artist Phil Hardaker to make your own beautiful tile for the University Peace Garden.

26 Nov 2024 to 26 Nov 2024

Join Phil Hardaker for an engaging talk that will reflect on his 50 years as a practicing artist and consider the influences that have shaped his artistic journey. We'll explore significant historical events, pressing environmental issues, and the enduring pursuit of peace and anti-war sentiments.

27 Nov 2024 to 27 Nov 2024

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

A treat of beautiful, tuneful, hopeful, thought-provoking and comforting music exploring the concept of light in our darkest and happiest moments.

This will be a unique evening of hard swinging jazz – with some intense philosophy too!

4 Dec 2024 to 4 Dec 2024

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

Join Keele Music Union in the first of their December concerts

Keele Music Union's Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir and Acapella perform in The Westminster Theatre.

Join Keele Writing for an evening Christmas Open Mic with staff and students - FREE and open to all.

Join Professor Jim Grange, Professor of Cognitive Science, School of Psychology

Renowned novelist and academic Abdulrazak Gurnah, who was awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature will be giving a public reading from his work at Keele University.

The Darkest Midnight is a sublime collection of songs for winter from the Middle Ages to the modern era embracing the secular and the sacred. Casting a dark glamour all of its own, the bleakness of winter has prompted some of the most bewitching, brittle and bright songs. Tickets are £16 or FREE for students and ages 16 & under. 

Keele Music Union's Jazz Band and Concert Band perform in Keele Chapel.

Join the wonderful Keele Chapel Singers as they present their winter concert in the warming and stunning surroundings of Keele University Chapel.

18 Dec 2024 to 18 Dec 2024

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

Keele Music Union's Philharmonic Ensembles perform in Keele Chapel.

Join us for songs and refreshments to celebrate Christmas!

15 Jan 2025 to 15 Jan 2025

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

The night is a source of wonder and fascination, rich with metaphorical associations. With music spanning nearly 500 years, Through the Night features beguiling counterpoint and chromaticism. A key notion is that the night can be a space and time for change and transformation. This concert will be held at the New Vic Theatre with tickets available from their box office.

22 Jan 2025 to 22 Jan 2025

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

29 Jan 2025 to 29 Jan 2025

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

British fashion designer, social entrepreneur, campaigner and founder of Fashion Revolution

5 Feb 2025 to 5 Feb 2025

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

12 Feb 2025 to 12 Feb 2025

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

The London Tango Quintet is a unique group of five internationally acclaimed musicians performing tango music at the highest level. Music by the legendary Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla is interspersed with stunning instrumental solos, traditional tango and original works composed specially for the group. Tickets are £16 or FREE for students and ages 16 & under. 

19 Feb 2025 to 19 Feb 2025

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

26 Feb 2025 to 26 Feb 2025

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

5 Mar 2025 to 5 Mar 2025

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

12 Mar 2025 to 12 Mar 2025

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

Trumpet and piano duo recitals are rare gem in a chamber music series - Born in 1998 and of Nigerian-Scottish descent, Aaron hails from Edinburgh and is poised as a future leading exponent of his instrument. Turkish pianist Zeynep leads abusy life as a soloist, chamber musician and accompanist. Tickets are £16 or FREE for students and ages 16 & under. 

Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) at Keele University

19 Mar 2025 to 19 Mar 2025

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

2025 is Keele Bach Choir’s 50th anniversary year and we've got some great music lined up to celebrate this exciting event. For our March concert, we’re delighted to welcome professional soloists and orchestra who’ll be accompanying the choir in Handel’s Dixit Dominus and Zadok the Priest, plus J.S.Bach’s O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht and Magnificat.

26 Mar 2025 to 26 Mar 2025

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

2 Apr 2025 to 2 Apr 2025

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

The Fibonacci Quartet are one of Europe's leading young string quartets. Based in the UK and formed at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, the quartet hold residencies at the Escuela Superior de Musica Reina Sofia in Madrid with Günter Pichler and at the Dutch String Quartet Academy with Marc Danel. Tickets are £16 or FREE for students and ages 16 & under. 

30 Apr 2025 to 30 Apr 2025

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

7 May 2025 to 7 May 2025

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

14 May 2025 to 14 May 2025

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

21 May 2025 to 21 May 2025

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

Recognised by The Guardian as “a young 21st-century virtuoso” Alexandra Whittingham’s creative spirit is reshaping classical music and defying conventions. At the age of 16 she began to film her performances of popular guitar repertoire as a personal project, rapidly creating a large community of fans worldwide with over 50 million views. Tickets are £16 or FREE for students and ages 16 & under. 

28 May 2025 to 28 May 2025

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

4 Jun 2025 to 4 Jun 2025

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

11 Jun 2025 to 11 Jun 2025

All are welcome to visit the Raven Mason Collection of ironstone china, located in the beautiful surroundings of Keele Hall.

Varied and exciting, our summer concert will include Puccini’s Missa di Gloria, Dove’s The Passing of the Year, Todd’s Jazz Missa Brevis and McDowall’s Shipping Forecast. We can’t wait to share this cornucopia of music with you!