The Glass Quarter has various events that take place throughout the year from Glass Fusing Workshops to Craft Fairs. Take a look at the visitor attractions websites for further event details.
A Celebration of Glass Festival Weekend — Friday 21 to Sunday 23 August 2026
A Celebration of Glass Festival Weekend will take place from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 August 2026 across Stourbridge Glass Quarter.
There will be exhibitions, demonstrations, theatre, markets, workshops and special events taking place across multiple venues & visitors are encouraged to spend the weekend exploring everything the Glass Quarter has to offer.
Blowfish Glass
Discover Fifteen x Fifteen 2026, an international exhibition featuring selected artists from around the world, showcasing the breadth and diversity of contemporary glass practice.
General Office
Explore the 20th Century Stourbridge Giants exhibition, offering a rare opportunity to view and purchase works from this significant collection of glass.
Red House Glass Cone
Browse an Artisan Makers Market featuring independent makers working across glass, jewellery, ceramics, textiles and contemporary craft. Visitors can also take part in creative workshops and explore open studios throughout the historic Cone site.
Ruskin Glass Centre
Chance Glass – Cape Custard — A family-friendly theatre performance presented by Black Country Touring, inspired by the history of Chance Glass.
Stourbridge Glass Museum
Join Stourbridge Glass Museum for A Celebration of Glass 2026, featuring the opening of the Keith Cummings retrospective, live glassmaking demonstrations, artist talks, and special events across the Glass Quarter.
Events at the Red House Glass Cone
The Cone provides a venue for many craft and arts based exhibitions, showcasing work from the studios based on site. Craft fayres, jewellery making courses, children's and adults craft activities are also held throughout the year.
Visit the Red House Glass Cone website for further details.
A Celebration of Glass 2026 - Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 August 2026, 11-4pm
Discover 35–40 independent makers exhibiting at the Red House Glass Cone, as well as our very own artisan craft studios!
Browse handmade gifts, contemporary craft, glass, jewellery, ceramics, textiles, and more.
Events at Ruskin Glass Centre
A full events programme is held throughout the year both within the Ruskin Glass Centre and in the Glasshouse Arts Centre.
Workshops with many of the artists who have studios on site are programmed - including glass, enamelling and upholstery whilst the organic cafe is a real find.
Visit the Ruskin Glass Centre website for further details.
Events at Stourbridge Glass Museum
Various events take place throughout the year. Visit Stourbridge Glass Museum for further details.
For details of events taking place across the borough visit Discover Dudley.
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Christmas Craft Fairs across the Glass Quarter in Stourbridge.
