Pete Doherty to headline Blackthorn Festival
Championing the freshest bands, as well as a heap of icons, the festival is set to be a smash once again this year.
Date published: 19th Apr 2018
Image: Peter Doherty (source)
One of the most prominent artists in UK indie, Peter Doherty has been confirmed to headline the Saturday night of Blackthorn Festival in Stockport.
He joins the likes of Peter Hook & The Light, We are Scientists and The Bluetones, between Friday 21st and Sunday 23rd July, as well as a host of up and coming bands, including Stillia, Proletariat and The Blinders.
Taking over Whitebottom Farm, in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, Blackthorn Festival also boasts a huge selection of refreshment stalls from local vendors, all testament to nearby Manchester's thriving food scene.
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more info
- Date: Friday 20th July - Sunday 22nd July 2018
- Event: Blackthorn Music Festival at Whitebottom Farm
- Venue: Whitebottom Farm
- Artists: The Bluetones, We Are Scientists, Pete Doherty, Peter Hook and The Light, Witch Fever, Y.O.U.N.G, Control Of The Going, Building Giants, Delights, The Blinders, The Creature Comfort, Sauce, The Jade assembly, The RPM's, The Winachi Tribe, The Sugar Hill Gang, Plastic House, Stillia, Twisted Wheel
- Hotels: Hotels near Whitebottom Farm
- Restaurants: Restaurants near Whitebottom Farm
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You can find these artists/djs playing at the following events:
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Lazydays Festival 2026
We Are Scientists
Priory Park, Southend-on-Sea
24th July
2:00pm til 8:00pm
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Starsailor + Special Guests
The Winachi Tribe
The Old Market Square, Warrington, Warrington
25th July
6:00pm til 10:30pm
Minimum Age:16
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SOULTOWN - Festival 2026
The Sugar Hill Gang
Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Bromley
5th September
12:00pm til 11:00pm
Minimum Age:18