What’s on for singles
Events through the year that make an easy first or second date.
July
Lichfield Festival
Lichfield Festival brings music, dance, theatre, literature and comedy to venues across the city each July. The 2026 festival ran from 7 to 19 July, so look out for next year's programme.
Source: Lichfield Festival, checked 9 November 2026
December to early January
Christmas Tree Festival at Lichfield Cathedral
Last winter the cathedral's Christmas Tree Festival ran from 4 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, during visitor hours. Check the cathedral calendar for this year's dates.
Source: Lichfield Cathedral: News, December 2025, checked 9 November 2026