Warwick town centre was "bursting with nostalgia" this weekend as the Throwback Festival returned to Market Square on Sunday (29 June).

The festival, which took place between 11am and 4pm, was a "fantastic, feel-good day for all the family".

Live performances took place on stage throughout the day, bringing four decades of music to life in the heart of Warwick.

Live performances took place on stage throughout the day (image via Geoff Ousbey)

he Throwback Festival returned to Market Square on Sunday 29 June (image via Geoff Ousbey)

The included 1940s wartime classics to the rock 'n' roll energy of the 1950s, through to swinging 60s hits and funky 70s anthems.

(image via Geoff Ousbey)

Alongside the music, visitors enjoyed a vibrant arts, crafts and local produce market, perfect for browsing unique gifts, handmade items and tasty treats from talented local traders.

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Visitors enjoyed a vibrant arts, crafts and local produce market, perfect for browsing unique gifts, handmade items (image via Geoff Ousbey)

Organised by CJ's Events Warwickshire, the free event also featured a range of street food and bars.

Entertainment was available for all ages, including a stilt walker towering above the crowds and the ever-popular Warwickshire Rock & Rollers, who will be showing off their high-energy, toe-tapping 1950s dancing.

The free event also featured a range of street food and bars (image via Geoff Ousbey)

Organisers described the Throwback Festival as "a highlight of the summer calendar." 

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Organisers described the Throwback Festival as "a highlight of the summer calendar

Entertainment was available for all ages (image via Geoff Ousbey)