ZIGGYFEST 2025 - A New Festival Celebrating the Life, Legacy & Creative Energy of David Bowie

Step into the stardust! This September, the inaugural ZIGGYFEST launches at Ziggy Green, on Heddon Street, where the iconic Ziggy Stardust album cover was shot- for a full-day, full-spectrum celebration of one of music’s most visionary artists!

Hosted by Katie Puckrik and Chris Sullivan, highlights include rare performances and talks from Bowie’s close collaborators - Spiders from Mars drummer Woody Woodmansey, Bowie stylist Suzi Ronson, and Live Aid guitarist Kevin Armstrong among others. Expect exclusive artwork, an all-vinyl Bowie DJ set from legendary producer Stephen Street, a Bowie brunch, and powerful live music into the night.

ZIGGYFEST also features the city’s biggest Bowie lookalike competition, a Ziggy-inspired makeover studio, Bowie walking tours with V&A curator Geoff Marsh, and an on-site photography exhibition with iconic imagery from Terry O’Neill, Brian Duffy and more.

Coinciding with the opening of the David Bowie Centre at V&A East, this unforgettable day is in support of Sarabande, the Alexander McQueen foundation for fearless creatives.

Highlights include:

· Bowie Brunch with Suzi Ronson – Ziggy Stardust’s stylist and tour insider

· Talks hosted by Katie Puckrik in the Colony Room Green, including Chris Duffy, son of Aladdin Sane photographer Brian Duffy

· DJ set by legendary producer Stephen Street (Blur, The Smiths)

· Live music from Bowie’s collaborators including Kevin Armstrong (Bowie’s Live Aid guitarist), Mat Hector (Iggy Pop), Clare Hirst (sax), Cliff Slapper (Garson biographer) and more

· London’s biggest David Bowie Lookalike Competition

· 16-piece Soho Saints Brass Band performing Bowie’s hits

· Ziggy Stardust-inspired makeup studio

· Morning Bowie walking tours with V&A curator Geoff Marsh

· Photographing Bowie exhibition at Ziggy Green (7–13 Sept)

All proceeds go to Sarabande Foundation, founded by Alexander McQueen to support fearless new creatives, a fitting tribute, as Bowie famously wore McQueen’s Earthling Union Jack jacket and shoes in his final years.

Whether you're a Bowie devotee, curious creative or just here to dance - ZIGGYFEST is your invitation to celebrate the man who fell to Earth.

TICKETS

CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH WITH SUZI RONSON + ALL DAY ENTRY

Includes a champagne brunch with ledgendary Woody Woodmansey and Suzi Ronson, talks in the Colony Room featuring the life and friends of David Bowie and entry to the live music evening. Ticket includes brunch and champagne and all day entry.

THE ULTIMATE BOWIE LIVE MUSIC EXPERIENCE

Includes entry to the evening live music and party from 6:30pm only.