Art Activism: performance with power and communities for change
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15 Jun: 8:00am
Start your Sunday with a breath of fresh air and intention at our Yoga in Nature session from 8am—a peaceful and grounding way to begin your day surrounded by nature.
From there, the day unfolds into a rich programme of talks, Q&A sessions and powerful storytelling, featuring an inspiring lineup of speakers and performers, including:
- Satish Kumar, peace-pilgrim, lifelong activist and former monk
- Jeremy Deller, Turner Prize-winning artist
- Tim Taylor, creator of Time Team
- Mike Shepherd, visionary theatre maker and founder of Kneehigh Theatre
- Sam Lee, folk singer, song collector, conservationist and activist—joined by the soulful voice of Daisy Rickman
Throughout the day, the Heligan estate comes alive with curated listening moments, wellbeing experiences, wildflower walks, pop-up musicians, and family-friendly activities.
Gates open at 9am, and Homecoming ticket holders are free to explore over 200 acres of enchanting gardens, ancient woodland, rare breed farm animals, and our vibrant play meadow. You’ll also find an abundance of delicious food and drink from The Heligan Kitchen and our Field Kitchen,

Timetable – Sunday 15th June
8am Yoga in Nature
9:00 – Gardens open to ticket holders and garden visitors
9:30 – Beaver tour
10:00 - Home Stage / Festival Area Open
11:00 - Home Stage acts begin
11:00 - Unveiling Heligan: A Journey Through its Stories and Secrets
13:00 – Family Forage with Emma Gunn
17:00 - 18:00 - Home Stage closes
Our Yoga session, walks and talks in bold are free for ticket holders. You'll be prompted to book these sessions at our checkout.
A full timetable for our Home Stage will appear online closer to the time.