Workington is gearing up for a day of family-friendly entertainment as Paint The Town Red comes back to the town tomorrow.

The event, organised by Workington Town Council and Workington Rotary Club, will bring live bands, walkabout artists, workshops and markets to various venues around the town from 10am to 6pm.

Amy Johnson, events officer at the town council, said: “I’m very happy with how things are progressing so far and the community support we’ve received. Many groups have been involved in organising the event, both Workington and Derwent Rotary and their Inner Wheel clubs, the venues such as The Carnegie Theatre and the Theatre Royal and local businesses.

“I think we have a fantastic line-up, with street theatre, music, great stalls from local businesses. There’s really something for everyone.”

The main stage will be located at Vulcan Park with bands such as The Lady And The Bad Dogz singing rock, pop, jazzy blues and disco covers. The Jake Leg Jug Band will bring the sounds of the 20s and the 30s, while Soul and funk tunes will be performed by the eight-piece The Soul City Walkers and New Orleans will meet the 90s club classics with Mr Wilson’s Second Liners.

Activities around the park include Clip ’n Climb mobile wall, archery, storytelling with Madame Bridget’s Caravan Of Curiosity, crafts with South Workington Youth Partnership and a fun fair.

Market stalls will be located around the town and walkabout artists, musicians and entertainers will also hold shows on Pow Street, Risman Place, Campbell-Savours Way and Upton Street.

These include a family friendly show by Trunks By Gacko, the magic and sparkles by Mary The Faerie and silent comic Smoke.

Workington Amateur Operatic Society, Theatre Royal Second Star Youth Theatre, Sing Star Singing School, Razzmataz Theatre School, Workington and District Amateur Musical Society and Cheer Fitness and Fun will bring a mixture of song, dance and live theatre at the Hub.

Workington Transport Heritage Trust will be offering bus journeys around the town centre and West Cumbria Guild of Model Engineers will give festival-goers an opportunity to ride a five inch gauge train at its model railway track in Curwen Park.

In case of bad weather activities will be moved to the Theatre Royal on Washington Street, the Carnegie Theatre on Finkle Street and Christ Central church on Central Square.

For more information, visit www.pttr.org.uk