What's On in Lichfield
Markets, festivals, charity events and community activities across Lichfield, collected from verified Local Gazette reporting and ordered by date.
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Upcoming events in Lichfield
Verified local events with a published date. Past and undated announcements are not included.
Saturday, 17 October 2026
Free Lichfield Book Extravaganza returns to Guildhall on Saturday
More than 50 authors, booksellers and creative traders are expected at the event on 17 October, from 10.30am to 4pm.
Official event listings
Start with Lichfield District Council and the city's visitor or events pages — they list public meetings, seasonal festivals and community activities with dates and venues.
More community and charity events
Local Facebook groups, parish councils and community centres often promote fundraisers, fêtes and sports fixtures before they appear anywhere else. Our Lichfield news section covers civic, cultural and charity events as dates are confirmed.
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