The Big Feast (Appetite), Stoke on Trent
Aug 25, 2023 - Aug 26, 2023

The Big Feast is BACK for 2023! We can’t wait to see you in Stoke-on-Trent City Centre (Hanley) this August Bank Holiday weekend Friday 25 and Saturday 26 Aug!

TIMELESS I Joli Vyann bring a unique daredevil style of dance, circus and theatre on a 7m high rotating hourglass
EAR TRUMPET I follow sonic investigators as they help you discover the sound under the ground
KATUMBA I A melting pot of UK club music and the carnivals of Northeast Brazil–Katumba Drumming & Movement create an explosion of rhythmic revelry
FALCONRY DISMAY | Showcasing the ‘extraordinary’ talents of three majestic birds of prey and their expert handler
HIPPOCHONDRIAC I Hieronymus the hippo is feeling under the weather. Fortunately, his companion doctor/mechanic is only too eager to show you what’s under the bonnet and diagnose the problem.
CARPETERS I In search of a celebrity, three confused gents roll out the Red Carpet of Chaos all over town
CIRCUS FLAVOURS presented by Upswing and the New Vic Theatre I Watch daring acts performed by some of the UK’s most talented circus artists then have a go yourself in the workshop
UNBOXED I An explosive outdoor duet in which the dancers set themselves in opposition to two giant wooden cubes in a physical representation of their battle with prejudice and judgment
PLUS, check out the Piccadilly Stage on the day, AND look out for details of PUNK ALLEY

Our Supper Club have been busy working behind the scenes to create a delicious menu for you to sink your teeth into. Keep an eye on our social media and website for more updates!

Appetite launched The Big Feast a festival-style event in Stoke-on-Trent City Centre (Hanley) in 2014; a free, outdoor event where art and artists pop-up in streets and buildings within the City Centre. It’s a feast of accessible, family-friendly fun to tickle everybody’s taste buds, giving you an August bank-holiday weekend unlike any other. Artists, acts, and fun all chosen by Appetite and our Supper Club.

Over the years, we’ve hosted the very best artists from all over: local, national and further afield including France, Spain, Portugal and more all to fill the streets and provide audiences with a unique arts experience especially for Stoke-on-Trent. From the unbelievable, to the heart-warming and adventurous; every year we welcome a real assortment of experiences, and creating memories for all who come along.

Visit the website here