WIGAN DIGGERS FESTIVAL
Schedule
Sat Sep 07 2024 at 11:15 am
Location
Believe Square, Wigan | Wigan, EN
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Come all ye and help us celebrate the life, ideas and legacy of Wigan born Gerrard Winstanley - 17th Century radical social activist who declared 'The Earth is a common treasury for all'.The FREE festival will feature music throughout the day on two stages, along with poetry, stalls offering ideas and visions for a better, fairer world, food and drink - all at NORTHERN PRICES.
Come for all or part of the day - be part of something bigger and better for you being there!
The whole thing starts with a short parade and a symbolic reenactment of the collective occupation of St George's Hill and the planting of crops to be shared between the Diggers community.
Main Stage:
Opening of festival
Vision Thing
The Quaintest Show on Earth
Joe Solo
SAMBA BAND
GreenMan Rising
Amber List
Run Out The Guns
Mutant Proof
THE WAKES
Song and Story Acoustic Stage
Brother Bastion
James J Turner
POET: Janine Booth
Tom George
Thomas Raven
Glass Child
Rooster Rebellion
Cobalt Tales
All profits from the festival bar help fund the festival - so please drink responsibly.
The festival is organised and run by volunteers - if you can help, then please see the volunteer form on the Diggers Festival website
Fingers crossed for good weather and see you there!
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Where is it happening?
Believe Square, Wigan, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays: