Over 200 performers to bring festive magic to Stockport town centre’s Spectacular Sunday

Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday returns 16th November bringing with it a dazzling day of festive fun, live entertainment and Christmas cheer for all ages.

From 12pm to 5pm, Stockport’s streets will be transformed into a winter wonderland as over 200 performers and 50 free shows fill every corner of the town centre with music, magic and merry mayhem.

From giant carnival bees and stilt-walking Christmas Belles to bouncing snowmen, cocky robins, comedy chefs and roaming bands, the spectacle stretches across Merseyway Shopping Centre, Suffragette Square, The Underbanks, Market Place andWarren Street.

Organised in partnership by Totally Stockport, Stockport Council, Merseyway Shopping Centre and Stockport Market, with production by Global Grooves, this year’s event once again marks the official start of the town’s festive celebrations, with a packed line-up of unique entertainment.

Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday is free to attend and is part-funded by the UK Government.

Full Line-up & Timetable

MERSEYWAY

• Emily Flanagan – Get ready to discover vibrant local talent as this Stockport-based illustrator creates exciting live drawings – Adlington Walk, 12pm – 4pm
• High Flyers – Soar into the spectacular as the formidable flying contraption of the High Flyers slices through the town centre, merging Mad Max chaos with da Vinci genius – Opposite HMV, 12.30pm – 1pm, 2pm – 2.30pm and 3.30pm – 4pm
• Mr Wilson’s Second Liners – Bringing the spirit of New Orleans to the North, Mr Wilson’s Second Liners will turn Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday into a brass-fuelled street party –Stockroom, 2.30pm – 3pm
• L’Hotel – Check in to the smallest hotel in the world – where bellboys somersault, ghosts’ gossip and cabaret dreams come alive in a whirl of French flair and circus chaos – Adlington Walk, 12.30pm – 1.15pm and 3pm – 3.45pm
• Dancing ROBOTS – Get ready to move like a machine because the ROBOTS are here to spark smiles, drop beats and power up the party = Various locations (walkabout), 4.30pm – 5pm
• The Worker Becomes Queen – Watch the Worker Bee take flight and become Queen in this giant puppet parade bursting with colour, rhythm and community spirit – Various locations (walkabout), 12pm – 12.30pm, 2pm – 2.30pm and 4.30pm – 5pm
• Ski Sunday – Hit the slopes without the snow! Ski Sunday brings Segway skiers, retro beats and downhill dazzle to Merseyway – Various locations (walkabout), 12.30pm – 1pm, 2pm – 2.30pm and 3.45pm – 4.15pm
• Cocky Robins – With towering tails and tuneful tweets, the Cocky Robins turn Stockport’s streets in their stage – a soaring spectacle for all ages! – Various locations (walkabout), 12pm – 12.30pm, 1.30pm – 2pm and 3.30pm – 4pm
• Swank – Rock around the roaming Christmas tree as Carol and Belle spread laughter, glitter and good cheer wherever they go! – Various locations (walkabout), 12pm – 12.30pm, 1.30pm – 2pm and 3.30pm – 4pm
• Christmas Belles – High above the hustle, the Christmas Belles will twirl, chime and charm their way through the crowds, bringing a dazzling dose of yuletide joy – Various locations (walkabout), 12pm – 12.30pm, 1pm – 1.30pm and 2.30pm – 3pm
• At Your Service –Walter the Waiter is At Your Service! From juggling carrots to serving champagne, he turns every encounter into a feast of fun – Various locations (walkabout), 12.30pm – 1pm, 2pm – 2.30pm and 3pm – 3.30pm
• Spirit of Winter – Hope and Joy light up the night as these dazzling stilt walkers spread sparkle, cheer and winter magic – Various locations, 12.30pm – 1pm and 3.30pm – 4pm
• Steel Band – Steel drums and unstoppable grooves – music that will fill Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday with irresistible Caribbean vibes – Mersey Square, 12.30pm – 1pm, 1.45pm – 2.15pm and 3.30pm – 4pm
• Sing Space Choir – Music fills the air with festive flair as Sing Space Choir take to Merseyway – Merseyway Shopping Centre, 12.30pm – 1pm

STOCKPORT MARKET

• Half-Naked Chef – Cooking has never been this outrageous! The Half-Naked Chef serves up laughs, chaos and culinary mayhem in equal measure – Inside Stockport Market, 1pm – 1.30pm and 3pm – 3.30pm
• The Bees with ARTIZANI – A hive of curiosity, glowing spectacle and interactive surprises that awaken sight, sound, touch, smell… and maybe a little caution! – Market Place,1pm – 4pm
• Sidiki Dembele – A master percussionist who brings the pulse of West Africa to Stockport – Market Place,2pm – 2.30pm
• Mr Wilson’s Second Liners – Bringing the spirit of New Orleans to the North, Mr Wilson’s Second Liners will turn Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday into a brass-fuelled street party – Market Place, 12pm – 12.30pm and 4pm – 4.30pm
• Bees! – Follow the beekeepers into the buzzing world of Bees! Glowing hives, multi-sensory surprises and exciting secrets of the bee kingdom awaits – Market Place, 1.30pm – 2pm and 3.30pm – 4pm

THE UNDERBANKS

• SEATED – A street show where chairs come alive, characters interact and the audience gets a front-row adventure like no other! – Underbank Junction, 12pm – 12.30pm, 1.30pm – 2pm and 3.30pm – 4pm
• Miniscule of Sound – The smallest nightclub with the biggest beats! Miniscule of Sound packs fluff, smoke, lasers and non-stop dancing into a pint-sized disco experience – St Petersgate Bridge, 1pm – 5pm
• Dancing ROBOTS –- Get ready to move like a machine because the ROBOTS are here to spark smiles, drop beats and power up the party – Cracked Actor, 12.30pm – 1pm

WARREN STREET

• Ohana Theatre – Where Stockport’s brightest young stars take centre stage, delivering performances full of passion and flair – 12pm – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 2pm
• Sidiki Dembele – A master percussionist who brings the pulse of West Africa to Stockport – 12.30pm – 1pm

SUFFRAGETTE SQUARE

• Dancing ROBOTS – Get ready to move like a machine because the ROBOTS are here to spark smiles, drop beats and power up the party – Suffragette Square, 2.30pm – 3pm
• Spirit of Winter – Hope and Joy light up the night as these dazzling stilt walkers spread sparkle, cheer and winter magic – Suffragette Square, 2pm – 2.30pm
• Sidiki Dembele – A master percussionist who brings the pulse of West Africa to Stockport – Suffragette Square, 3pm – 3.30pm
• Bees! – Follow the beekeepers into the buzzing world of Bees! – glowing hives, multi-sensory surprises and exciting secrets of the bee kingdom awaits – Suffragette Square, 12pm – 12.30pm