Join us to celebrate the opening night of the 2025 British Ceramics Biennial. Be among the first to experience the work of over 60 leading and emerging ceramic artists from across the UK and beyond.

This will be the ninth edition of the biennial, taking place from 6 September to 19 October 2025, with six weeks of free exhibitions, screenings, talks and events dispersed across the former Spode factory site in Stoke-on-Trent.

Hot on the heels of Stoke-on-Trent being named a World Craft City, and in the year that the city celebrates its centenary, the 2025 British Ceramics Biennial spotlights leading international contemporary ceramic artists and introduces fresh new talent through new commissions and partnerships, drawing on Stoke-on-Trent’s industrial heritage and creative spirit.

Where and when

Spode Works, Church Street ST4 1BU  

Friday 5 September 2025

7:30-9pm

See our Plan Your Visit page for more information on travel and parking.

Booking

Booking is required to attend this event. Please reserve your tickets using the booking link on this page. Children are welcome to attend but must be accompanied by an adult.

This event will not feature speeches, and a paid bar will be available.

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Access

• All exhibition spaces will have flat access or will have ramps available to use
• The BCB Studio has flat access via lift (115 cm x 93 cm, max load 400kg)
• There is an accessible toilet

If we can do anything further to support your participation in the event, please contact info@britishceramicsbiennial.com. We are happy to discuss what we can put in place for you. Learn more on our Access page.