The Big Feast is back — and Potteries Artisan Market is coming along to join the fun!

Your favourite summer bank holiday weekend of bold, brilliant and joy-filled moments is returning to the streets of Stoke-on-Trent City Centre… and we are so excited to be supporting it!

The Big Feast 2026, brought to you by Appetite, is set to transform Hanley into a giant outdoor stage packed with world-class performances, unexpected encounters, family fun and feel-good city-centre vibes.

Expect:

Circus, dance and physical theatre

Outdoor performances and creative surprises

Local talent and brand-new artists

Interactive moments for all ages

Your fave Potteries Artisan Market traders

Makers, bakers, creators and tasty treats

FREE entry for all

And remember… The Big Feast is not a food festival — it's a brilliant, free outdoor arts festival full of performances, creativity and things you might never have seen before!

Fountain & Market Squares, Hanley

Friday 28th & Saturday 29th August 2026

Potteries Artisan Market: 10am–4pm both days

FREE entry for all

Save the date and join us for a summer bank holiday weekend packed with colour, creativity and community spirit.