Music festivals in the Wigan area pictured in the 1970s

By Michelle Adamson

Published 29th Oct 2026, 04:55 GMT

We are taking readers back to the hazy days of the 1970s for this compendium of pictures taken at various music festivals in and around Wigan.

See if you recognise your younger selves or someone you know!

American performer "Captain Beefheart" belts out his mixture of rock, blues and psychedelia at Bickershaw Festival in 1972. Photo: Frank Orrell

Music fans gather for the Bickershaw Festival in 1972. Photo: Frank Orrell

Music fans of all ages at the Bickershaw Festival in 1972. Photo: Frank Orrell

Some festival goers made their own music at Bickershaw in 1972. Photo: Frank Orrell

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