A huge street party is taking place in Stockport town centre this November - and the lineup has now been announced.

The 'Spectacular Sunday' event will be returning on Sunday 15 November, with free performances taking place throughout the day.

Expect festive bands, giant puppets, street performers and much more - all scattered throughout Market Place, the Underbanks, Merseyway, Redrock and Suffragette Square.

The programme of events is expected to last from 12-5pm, with hundreds of performers.

This year, 200 performers will be taking to the streets in more than 50 free live shows - the event's grand finale performance alone will involve 100 drummers.

Some of the highlights this year include a giant snow lion, a circus adventure into space and the world's smallest nightclub.

This year's event will also coincide with the town's Christmas lights switch on, and is due to take place at 4.45pm on the day.

Entertainment will be taking place across Merseyway, Suffragette Square, the Underbanks, Market Place and Redrock - meaning there will be entertainment around every corner you turn.

Below is the full lineup for the day - times may be subject to modifications should there be any adverse weather!

MERSEYWAY

• Carol Singing Crackers - These 'festive songsters' take to Merseyway bringing a chorus of Christmas favourites. 12pm - 12.45pm, 2pm - 2.45pm and 3.30pm-4.15pm
• The Festive Funnels - A comedic, Victorian-themed interactive walkabout street theatre act which promise to bring colour and curiosity to the town centre. Performances at: 12pm - 12.45pm, 1.30pm - 2.15pm and 3pm - 3.45pm
• Make-up by Swank - Get your sparkle on and put your best festive face forward! Swank is bringing a splash of colour and a dash of Christmas magic to Merseyway.12pm - 12.45pm, 1.30pm - 2.15pm and 3.30pm - 4.15pm
• Liver Cottage at Christmas - Forget your perfectly roasted turkey - this kitchen is serving up a recipe for festive chaos! Expect a Christmas cooking caper with plenty of laughs and a generous helping of culinary calamity. 12pm - 12.45pm, 1pm - 1.45pm and 2.30pm - 3.15pm
• Emily Flanagan - Local illustrator Emily Flanagan will be creating live drawings, capturing the creativity and character of a Spectacular Sunday. 12pm - 4.15pm
• Around the World with Phileas Fog, Day 79 - Phileas Fog takes viewers on a wonderfully theatrical adventure where the world is your oyster and the next stop is… anyone's guess. 12pm - 12.45pm, 1.15pm - 2.15pm and 3pm - 4pm
• Eye of Newt - An interactive UK-based street theatre company made up of three women performing magical, family-friendly walkabout and puppet shows. 12.15pm - 1pm, 1.45pm - 2.30pm and 3.30pm - 4.15pm
• Drum Machine - Bringing beats with a 'pulse' to bring the noise and get the festive energy pumping. 12.30pm - 1.15pm, 2pm - 2.45pm and 3.15pm - 4pm
• Snow Lion - The king of the jungle is taking a winter break! Make way for this magnificent giant as the Snow Lion prowls into Stockport, bringing a larger-than-life spectacle with a serious wow factor. 12.30pm - 1.15pm, 2pm - 2.45pm and 3.30pm - 4.15pm
• Tinsel & Cracker - A popular Christmas-themed stilt-walking duo who perform as a holiday walkabout act across the UK. 12.30pm - 1.15pm, 2pm - 2.45pm and 3.30pm - 4.15pm
• Very Curious Contrivance - Curiosity didn't kill the cat - it brought it to Stockport! An interactive mobile street and festival performance act bring a wonderfully curious twist to the festivities. 12.30pm - 1.15pm, 2pm - 2.45pm and 3.30pm - 4.15pm
• Over the Moon - Houston, we have a Christmas party! Buckle up for a circus adventure that's out of this world, with extraordinary skills and cosmic surprises promising to send the excitement into orbit. 1pm - 2pm and 2.45pm - 3.45pm
• Flat Cap Brass - These lively musicians will bring a toe-tapping soundtrack to the festivities, proving that when it comes to festive cheer, Stockport is right on the brass button. 1.15pm - 1.45pm and 3.15pm - 3.30pm
• GRAND FINALE AND LIGHTS SWITCH ON - 4.45pm

MERSEY SQUARE

• Steel Band - With irresistible Caribbean rhythms and sun-soaked grooves, the Steel Band will bring a little tropical heat to Stockport's winter celebrations.12.30pm - 1.15pm, 1.45pm - 2.30pm and 3.30pm - 4.15pm

REDROCK

• Flat Cap Brass - These lively musicians will bring a toe-tapping soundtrack to the festivities, proving that when it comes to festive cheer, Stockport is right on the brass button. 12pm - 12.15pm
• Conundrum Community Samba - Conundrum Community Samba will bring infectious rhythms, big energy and a carnival atmosphere to Redrock. 1.30pm - 2.15pm and 3pm - 3.45pm

WARREN STREET

• Ohana Community Arts - Celebrate community creativity and local talent as Ohana Community Arts brings its performances to Warren Street throughout the afternoon. 12pm - 4pm
• Oldham Theatre Workshop Bubble - Prepare for a little soap-and-spectacle as Oldham Theatre Workshop brings a world of bubbles and theatrical wonder to the Market, creating moments of delight for little ones and grown-ups alike. 12pm - 12.45pm, 1.30pm - 2.15pm and 3.30pm - 4.15pm

THE UNDERBANKS

• Miniscule of Sound - Step inside the world's smallest nightclub, where the beats are big, the dancefloor is tiny and the party proves that size really isn't everything. Just don't bring your whole dance crew at once! 12pm - 4.15pm
• Familie - Expect playful encounters and unexpected street-theatre moments as Familie brings its own brand of entertainment to The Underbanks. 12.15pm - 12.45pm, 1.30pm - 2pm, 2.30pm - 3pm and 3.30pm - 4pm
• Carnivalia by Katumba - Katumba will unleash a riot of rhythm, movement and carnival energy, bringing the streets alive with the infectious power of percussion. 12.30pm - 1.15pm, 1.45pm - 2.30pm and 3.15pm - 4pm

STOCKPORT MARKET & MARKET PLACE

• Juba do Leão - Juba do Leão brings vibrant Brazilian-inspired percussion and infectious rhythms to Stockport, serving up a musical celebration that's impossible to stand still to. 12pm - 12.45pm, 1.30pm - 2.15pm and 3pm - 3.45pm
• Hydropunk - Dive into a world of pipes, pumps, sprays, puzzles and water-powered wonder, where ingenuity meets playful chaos. This hands-on spectacle invites curious minds to experiment, explore and get to grips with the science of making a splash. 12.45pm - 3.45pm
• Sid Bowfin's Christmas - Expect Christmas capers, seasonal surprises and a generous helping of mischief as Sid Bowfin brings his own special brand of festive entertainment to the Market. 12.45pm - 1.30pm, 2.15pm - 3pm and 3.45pm - 4.30pm
• Silent Disco - Grab a pair of headphones and get into the groove as a silent disco brings feel-good tunes to Market Place. Enjoy a free boogie where everyone's invited to the dance floor! 12pm – 4pm

The event is being organised by a joint partnership of Stockport Council, Totally Stockport, Merseyway Shopping Centre and Stockport Market.

Mark Ross, CEO of Totally Stockport, said: "There's something very Stockport about finding the world's smallest nightclub on your doorstep, encountering a giant snow lion and then watching a finale with over 100 drummers.

"Stockport's Spectacular Sunday gives us the chance to be imaginative and bring something out of the ordinary to the town. We want people to explore, discover an act they've never seen before and enjoy a unique Christmas celebration with a personality all of its own."

Cllr Micheala Meikle, cabinet member for economy, regeneration and skills at Stockport Council, said: "It's fantastic to see Stockport's Spectacular Sunday return for a fourth year.

"The event has become a much-loved part of Christmas in Stockport, bringing together creativity, community spirit and plenty of festive cheer. It's also a great opportunity to experience everything our town centre has to offer, from our historic Market Place and Underbanks to the vibrant spaces that are helping bring more people together in Stockport.

"We're looking forward to welcoming residents and visitors for what promises to be another memorable start to the festive season.

Victoria Nichol, Merseyway Centre Manager, added: "Stockport's Spectacular Sunday is a date our shoppers and retailers really look forward to.

"It brings families into town, gives them plenty to enjoy and creates a fantastic atmosphere throughout Merseyway and the town centre. With entertainment from midday and the lights switch-on at 4.45pm, visitors can make an afternoon of it, pick up some Christmas gifts and stay for what is set to be an incredible finale."