As the Rocket Man prepares to land at the Stadium of Light, crowds have been making a day of it and enjoying a variety of free entertainment put on by Sunderland BID and Sunderland City Council.
The programme of events included ‘death defying aerial stunts’ from trapeze artists at High Street West as well as circus performers entertaining crowds at Keel Square.
Here are 12 photos of crowds enjoying the city centre entertainment ahead of Elton John’s performance.
Here are 12 photos of crowds enjoying the city centre entertainment ahead of Elton John’s performance.
5. Trapeze artist
Trapeze artist delights crowds in Sunderland city centre Photo: National World
6. Enjoying the show
Boxiang Zahn and Myou Yang enjoy the city centre entertainment Photo: National World
7. Entertaining the crowd
Performer entertaining the city centre crowds Photo: National World
8. Performers
Performers pose for the camera after entertaining crowds Photo: National World