Pack a picnic, gather your family and friends, and join one of South Gloucestershire's biggest community celebrations as the Chipping Sodbury Big Lunch returns on Sunday 31st May 2026.

Now in its 14th year, this much-loved annual event transforms Broad Street into a giant street party, bringing together neighbours, families and visitors for an afternoon of free entertainment, great food and community spirit.

Date: Sunday 31st May 2026
Time: 12pm - 5pm
Location: Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury
Price: Free

Rio comes to Sodbury

This year's Big Lunch takes on a colourful fiesta theme, bringing the sights and sounds of Rio Carnival to the heart of Chipping Sodbury.

Visitors can enjoy:

• Mariachi band performances
• Carnival-themed stilt walkers
• Samba band entertainment
• Live music from Solo Encounter
• Bubble displays
• Fancy dress competition
• Performances from local dance troupe Street Cred

Bring your picnic and join the party

Broad Street will be closed to traffic and transformed into a giant community street party. Simply bring your picnic table, chairs, food and drinks, then settle in for an afternoon of entertainment, conversation and community spirit.

The Big Lunch is all about bringing people together, offering the perfect opportunity to meet new faces, reconnect with neighbours and celebrate everything that makes Chipping Sodbury such a special place to live.

Support local businesses

Local pubs, cafés and shops will be open throughout the day, making it easy to grab refreshments and support Chipping Sodbury's High Street while enjoying the festivities.