RETFORD'S Marketplace will come alive this August bank holiday Sunday as Party in the Square returns for an afternoon of free live music, entertainment and family fun.

This year’s popular North Notts BID event on August 30 will bring a packed programme of tribute performances to the heart of Retford, with visitors invited to bring along picnic blankets, deckchairs and dancing shoes for an afternoon of great entertainment.

Funk and disco band Le Freak is this year’s headline act, closing the event with a celebration of Chic and Nile Rodgers’ biggest hits.

They will be preceded by talented tribute performers bringing the sounds of K-Pop Demon Hunters, Bruno Mars, Arctic Monkeys and Benson Boone to the stage, creating live music for everyone to enjoy.

Tim Asher will make a return to Party in the Square this year, opening the day's celebrations with a DJ set.

placeholder image — Tim Asher will make a return to Party in the Square this year, opening the day's celebrations with a DJ set.

Sally Gillborn MBE, chief executive of North Notts BID, said: “Party in the Square has become a much-loved fixture in Retford’s events calendar and we are delighted to be bringing it back for its seventh year, promising another fantastic afternoon of free entertainment for the community to enjoy.

“With a brilliant mix of live music, family fun and plenty happening across the town centre, it is the perfect way to spend the bank holiday Sunday.

"We encourage visitors to make a day of it by exploring everything Retford’s fantastic independent businesses have to offer.”

She continued: “People are welcome to bring their own food and drink, but we would love visitors to support the brilliant local hospitality businesses that will be open throughout the day, many with extended opening hours and special themed food and drink offerings.”

Le Freak will headline the acts appearing at this year's Party in the Square in Retford

The Bull and Lobster will provide the outdoor bar for the event, while visitors can sample food from BEDDA Italian Streetfood, Burger Grill, Hello Sweetie and Treatyourself by JC.

Cloud 9 Face Painting will also be on hand to provide character and colour throughout the afternoon.

Th event takes place from 2pm to 7.30pm on August 30, with the line-up of performers as follows:

1.00 - 2.00pm – DJ Tim Asher pre-show set

2.10 - 2.55pm – K-Pop Starz (K-Pop Demon Hunters Tribute)

3.05 - 3.50pm – The Bruno Mars Experience (Bruno Mars Tribute)

4.00 - 4.45pm – Mardy Bums (Arctic Monkeys Tribute)

5.15 - 6.15pm – Benson Booned (Benson Boone Tribute)

6.30 - 7.30pm – Le Freak (Chic & Nile Rodgers Tribute)