The countdown is ON to the tastiest event of the summer!
Your favourite summer bank holiday weekend of bold, brilliant and joy-filled moments is returning to the streets of Stoke-on-Trent City Centre (Hanley) – and trust us, you’ll want to be there. Expect the unexpected, stumble across something amazing, and soak up a city centre packed with feel-good vibes.
So get your calendars and SAVE THE DATE!
Friday 28 & Saturday 29 August 2026
WHAT IS THE BIG FEAST?
The Big Feast IS a two-day, festival-style event where you can see some of the best artists from across the UK – and beyond – on the streets of Hanley. It’s a thrill for the senses that often includes circus, outdoor theatre, singing, dancing and other things that simply defy description. There is always so much to do and always plenty of interactive elements for you to join in with.
The Big Feast IS accessible for everyone, suitable for all, and free. We work with hundreds of community decision-makers from across the area to shape what the programme will be each year. Find out all about The Big Feast and see videos from previous years to whet your Appetite over on the Big Feast project page.
The Big Feast IS brought to you by Appetite, Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID, Smithfield, and Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
The Big Feast is NOT a food festival.
SO WHAT’S ON THIS YEAR?
We’ve got so many ideas for this year to bring you even more things that you’ve never seen in Stoke-on-Trent before! As we speak, we are working with our groups of community decision-makers who are voting and shaping the final programme based on what they think that the people in their communities would like to see. As soon as artists are confirmed we’ll announce them on socials and our website www.appetite.org.uk – so make sure to check regularly!
