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✨ 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 Hanley… 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.