Mark your calendars - Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday is back for its third year, promising an unforgettable day filled with festive fun, live entertainment and Christmas cheer!
Taking place on Sunday 16th November 2025, this much-loved event will see more than 200 performers and 50 free shows transform Stockport town centre into a wonderland of music, street theatre and magic. Visitors can look forward to a dazzling mix of acts - from a giant carnival bee and stilt-walking Christmas Belles to comedy chefs, bouncing snowmen, cocky robins and roaming bands.
The festivities will spread across Merseyway Shopping Centre, Suffragette Square, The Underbanks, Market Place, Redrock and Warren Street, creating a full day of free family fun and festive surprises from 12pm - 5pm.
Organised by Stockport Council, Totally Stockport, 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.
Mark Ross, Totally Stockport CEO said: “Stockport likes to do Christmas in its own way and our Spectacular Sunday event is about filling the town with energy, music and performance and giving visitors something unexpected at every turn. It’s a celebration of creativity, community and the independent spirit that makes Stockport what it is. This event shows how we kick off the festive season in a way that’s truly unique to our town - and we can’t wait to see everyone back this November.”
Cllr Michela Meikle, Cabinet Member for Regeneration at Stockport Council, said: “It’s great to see the ever-popular Spectacular Sunday back again for its third year! This free, family-friendly event really showcases the very best of Stockport - our community spirit, creativity and festive cheer. With the arrival of Stockroom adding even more energy and creativity and being so warmly embraced by everyone, the town centre has never felt more vibrant. Make sure you put it in your diaries - it’s one not to miss!”
Victoria Nichol, Merseyway Centre Manager said: “We’re thrilled to be part of Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday for a third year running. It’s become such an important part of Stockport’s Christmas celebrations and an event that truly brings the community and businesses together to launch the festive season. Each year it gets even more exciting and creative and we can’t wait to see families and visitors enjoying all the festive magic once again.”
Take a look at the full programme and start planning your day.
Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday is free to attend and is part-funded by the UK Government.