'Under the Bridge' Walking Music Festival 2026
About this Event
Under the Bridge Walking Music Festival 2026
4 Miles • 6 Bridges • 6 Performances
Saturday 18th July | 12:00pm - 18:00pm
🌉 About 🌉
On Saturday 18th July, the ‘Under the Bridge’ Project invites you to join our third ‘Under the Bridge Walking Music Festival 2026’.
Led by participants of the ‘Under the Bridge’ Project, we will be taking audiences on an exciting 4-mile walk alongside bluewater spaces with musical performances, yoga, arts activities, sauna & cold dips and a grand finale performance from our very own ‘Under the Bridge Choir’ at Trent Valley Sailing Club.
Ticket-holders will experience an array of musical talent, showcasing both original music and some sing-along songs for audiences to join in with. With each Bridge harbouring its own unique acoustic qualities, the sonic experiences of the day is set to be immersive.
🌍 Start Location 🌍
The Place, 437 Tamworth Rd, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 3JS (Parking details below)
⏰ Start Times ⏰
There will be three group walks leaving The Place at 12:00pm, 12:20pm and 12:40pm. Please arrive 15 minutes before your start time
🎶 🎵 🎼 Line - Up 🎶 🎵 🎼
☆ Daudi Matsiko
☆ The Irish Goodbyes
☆ Mina
☆ Solom
☆ Bon Joote
☆ Under the Bridge Choir
🌊 Activities 🌊
Once completing the walk, groups will be invited to take in the beautiful surroundings of the Trent Valley Sailing Club and also have the opportunity to take part in a range of activities by the water. Groups are welcome to enjoy refreshments on sale at the Sailing Club while awaiting the headliner performance of our ‘Under the Bridge Choir’.
Activities include;
• Art in Nature with Martin Wright
• Waterside Yoga & Breathwork with Solom
• Sauna & Cold Dip with Bluetonic (Towel & Swimwear needed)
🍻 After Party 🍻
After the finale performance from the Under the Bridge Choir, we will be collectively walking as a group from Trent Valley Sailing Club to the Sawley Junction for drinks and music at our official afterparty of the festival.
🎟️ Tickets 🎟️
Tickets are now live for the 3 staggered group walk times. Only 1 ticket can be purchased per order.
Tickets are donate-what-you-can with all ticket revenue going directly towards supporting future ‘Under the Bridge’ sessions.
🚗 Parking 🚗
Although The Place has kindly let us use their premises as a starting location, people are encouraged to either come down on foot or to park at the Long Eaton Train Station.
🥾 Distance 🥾
In total, we have mapped out the entire route of the ‘Under the Bridge Walking Music Festival’ to be 6 miles, from the start point of 'The Place' and back to the finish line of the 'Sawley Junction'. The terrain is relatively flat with only 2 or 3 stiles to navigate.
⚙️ Things to bring ⚙️
We urge people taking part to wear suitable footwear, bring along a bottle of water, snacks, and wear appropriate clothing in line with the weather forecast of the day. We also recommend a chair to enjoy the musical performances in comfort.
🐶 Dogs 🐶
Well-behaved Dogs are welcome to join us on the walk
About the Project - The Under the Bridge project is a men's group that explores the positive mental health impacts of spending time in Blue Spaces. Established in the Spring of 2022, the project has been delivering weekly sessions in, on, and around water. The core aim of our project is to empower participants to connect with the natural surroundings with a focus on blue spaces, promoting togetherness, strengthening support circles, and developing confidence all whilst exploring creativity and forming new support networks...
Sign Up for the Project!
If you are aged 18+, male, and are looking to meet new people, take part in new activities and positively improve your mental health - Sign Up for, The Under the Birdge Project!
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