Stockport to host ‘captivating’ Christmas festival with 50 FREE shows and hundreds of performers
A human snow globe at Stockport's Spectacular Sunday / Credit: Supplied
More than 50 free shows and hundreds of performers are set to descend on Stockport town centre this festive season.
Back by popular demand to kick off Christmas in style, especially after last year’s event resulted in the busiest Sunday for the Greater Manchester town’s centre since 2019, Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday will be returning next month for a one-day festival packed with magical street theatre, banging brass bands, carnival fun, and loads more.
Hundreds of captivating performers will take over Stockport for the day, with a brand-new lineup for 2024 promising something for the whole family.
Think giant rollerskating presents, a living snow globe, roaming Christmas dolls, gigantic balloon men, and a water show that turns members of the audience into human fountains – with enjoy more than 50 free shows and activities to enjoy all day long.
Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday 💫 // 17th NOVEMBER 2024 🗓
After an unforgettable celebration last year, we’re bringing back the magic with even more wonder and enchantment! 🧙♀️🎭
Save the date, because this is the Sunday Stockport won’t forget! 🌟🎉 pic.twitter.com/2TEUg1npV3— Totally Stockport (@totallysk) September 25, 2024
Produced by renowned carnival arts organisation, Global Grooves, and organised by Stockport Council, Totally Stockport, Merseyway, and Stockport Market, the town centre will be buzzing with Christmas excitement from 11am right through to 5pm, as performers take over iconic Stockport locations.
Head to Market Place, the Underbanks, Merseyway, Redrock, and Suffragette Square to make the most of all the festive fun.
In what is surely set to be one of the stand-out events, the festival will close out with a grand finale that brings together the brass bands of Stockport with an unforgettable flash mob and stirring rendition of ‘All You Need Is Love’.
“Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday is all about starting the holiday season in style,” explained Cllr Singleton, who is the Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture, and Sport at Stockport Council.
“We’re so excited to bring this event back after last year’s amazing success. It’s such a fun way to get everyone in the festive spirit, and really shows off what makes Stockport special – our sense of community and joy.”
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Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday returns to the streets of Stockport town centre on Sunday 17 November from 11am-5pm, and it’s free for all to attend.
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