Saturday 27th June 2026
Welcome to Day One of Sowerby Bridge Festival 2026!
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Heritage Walk
Meeting On Sowerby Bridge Town Square
Town Centre Heritage Walk
11:00 – 12:30
Meet at Sowerby Bridge Town Square
Setting off from the Town Square at 11:00. Local historian Michael Gray PhD will lead a heritage walk around central Sowerby Bridge to highlight the fabulous industrial heritage with stops to discuss important points.
The walk is mostly on the flat, but some going uphill is necessary and will take 90 minutes, completing 12.30. Do bring clothing and footwear appropriate for a town walk.
The Royal Oak
56 Sowerby Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3AT
Todd Wilson (Set One)
15:00- 15:30
Solo Acoustic singing England Football songs to get us in the mood for the game.
Todd Wilson (Set Two)
16:00 – 16:30
Solo Acoustic singing England Football songs to get us in the mood for the game.
The Loose Goose
1 West St, Sowerby Bridge HX6 3AN
Water Street Children's Fayre
10:00 – 16:00
Bring the kids along for a fantastic day packed with fun and creativity! Enjoy a wide range of activities including bouncy castles, a sand pit, face painting, fairy cake decorating, and more!
£5 per pack gives access to all activities. Individual activities also available with single admission if preferred.
Frankie & Niamh (Set Three)
16:30 – 17:15
Frankie is widely known for his soulful street performances that stops crowds in their tracks. Niamh brings more than two decades of stage experience as a well established pianist and vocalist akin to Kate Bush and Stevie Nicks.
Together they create a sound that’s rich, dynamic and completely unforgettable – harmonising as one, blending heartfelt acoustic energy with guitar and piano led arrangements. Their performances move effortlessly from intimate and emotional to bold and electrifying. Two seasoned performers, one incredible sound.
Frankie & Niamh (Set Four)
18:00 – 18:45
Frankie is widely known for his soulful street performances that stops crowds in their tracks. Niamh brings more than two decades of stage experience as a well established pianist and vocalist akin to Kate Bush and Stevie Nicks.
Together they create a sound that’s rich, dynamic and completely unforgettable – harmonising as one, blending heartfelt acoustic energy with guitar and piano led arrangements. Their performances move effortlessly from intimate and emotional to bold and electrifying. Two seasoned performers, one incredible sound.
Artichoke Natural Foods
11, Ryburn Buildings, Sowerby Bridge HX6 3AH
Art at The Bus Stop
10:00 – 16:00
Take part in a community art installation outside the Ryburn Buildings bus stop. All ages welcome. All materials provided.
Willow Tree Cafe
Ryburn Buildings, 5 Ryburn St, Sowerby Bridge HX6 3AH
Duck Mad
08:30 – 16:00
Fun games like lucky dip, hook a duck and a sweet stall.
Duck Trail
Available 27th & 28th June
Trail Sheets available to collect from Willow Tree Cafe.
Find the ducks with letters in shop windows, maybe behind a few bars and places taking part in Sowerby Bridge Festival over the weekend. Rearrange the letters to spell a phrase.
Hand back in to Willow Tree to go in to the prize draw. Prize draw Monday 29th June. Duck themed prizes…
Kuja
7 Town Hall St, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2QG
Resident DJ
19:00 – 02:00
Mix of House Music
Fire & Water
11-15 Hollins Mill Ln, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2QG
Improv Taster Session
12:30 – 13:30
Improv Taster Session in the Fire Station.
The State Pension
14:00 – 14:45
Shackletons
15:00 – 16:00
Art Circle Art Exhibition
12:30 – 15:30
In the history room.
Hollins Mill
12 Hollins Mill Ln, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2QG
Dan
14:15 – 15:00
Silence is golden, unless your in advertising!
Dan
15:45 – 16:30
Yes I know, I know I said your…
Eva Kiss
18:45 – 19:30
Eva Kiss is an up-and-coming grunge rock icon from Halifax. Taking inspiration from Nirvana, Hole and SoundGarden whilst creating a sound of her own her soulful yet gritty vocals and powerful guitar work complement her band’s overdriven riffs and technical chops.
Puzzle Hall Inn
21 Hollins Mill Ln, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2RF
Kinaara
18:00 – 18:45
Kinaara, meaning water’s edge, weave together strands of Punjabi and Celtic folk, Indian classical elements and a side order of psychedelia into an intoxicating whole. The Leeds group feature haunting vocals, fluid electric guitar and jazz drums to create a sound which is at once hypnotically groovy yet dynamic and subtly adventurous.
Kushty Rye
19:30 – 20:15
Folk rock renegade Des Horsfall has had a few skirmishes with fame over the years having played stages with the likes of Steve Earle, Pete Townsend and Slim Chance. With his band Kushty Rye he carries the torch for the late Ronnie Lane creating with good friends their own brand of raucous and good natured rustic rock and roll fun.
Mora & The Fabulous Wonderfuls
21:00 – 21:45
Born backstage, and raised by a VOX AC30, MORA was always destined to be a performer who makes the ground shake. With her band The Fabulous Wonderfuls she brings a unique blend of righteous anger and soul-lifting songs to channel the pain and rage of this crushing existence into a communal connection. This is impassioned soul stirring folk rock at it’s best with a powerful front woman who’s a star in the making.
Richard Ormrod’s Instant World Music Orchestra
17:15 – 18:00
As part of the Puzzle’s ‘Summer Sunday Afternoons’ season of music, held in our large beer garden, we’re really chuffed to be able to bring you another big band extravaganza. The 20-strong orchestra play fantastic groove-led music, and will take you on a whistle-stop musical tour of the globe.
They’ll touch down in Jamaica, India, Brazil, Cuba, South Africa, Ethiopia; the Balkans, Japan, Trinidad, New York, and all points between to play the finest sounds around, and deliver them in their own inimitable way. This celebratory outfit play music that appeals to everyone, from a wide age-group, to fans of all types of music.
The Blind Pig
4 Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2EQ
The B-Team
15:00 – 15:45
Non-Bio (Yes, that is their actual bio) An aggressive display of raw power.
Warped - Warped Tour Tribute Band
16:30 – 17:15
Warped is a five-piece live music powerhouse celebrating the legacy of the legendary Vans Warped Tour: a global phenomenon that shaped the foundations of everything pop-punk, emo and metalcore for over three decades.
Peyote Diablo
19:30 – 20:15
The absolute best in Alternative Rock, Pop Punk, Nu-Metal & Classic Rock. A unique and energetic covers set with no clichés…
DJ
22:00 – 02:00
Considering the line-up they probably won’t be playing Steps or S Club 7.
Trinkette
7 Wharf St, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2EG
Art Displays
10:00 – 17:00
Trinkette is extending the local artist display especially for the festival with all artists work having a base or connection to the area of Calderdale/Sowerby Bridge.
Trinkette will be open on Saturday and Sunday to showcase the new pieces.
The Turks Head
Old Cawsey, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2AG
The Folsom 3
16:00 – 16:45
The Folsom 3 are a 3 three piece Johnny Cash tribute band playing his early sun recordings and rockabilly / country / hillbilly / blues tunes.
Bradz
17:30 – 18:15
60s and 70s Acoustic Classics plus lots of C&W. Has own cowboy hat.
Sowerby Bridge Town Square
Sowerby Bridge Town Square, HX6 2AF
Kate's Classes
12:00 – 16:00
For a fun family friendly workout join Kate’s Classes on the square for drop-in and have-a-go taster sessions. Ever wondered how much fun it is to work out on a mini-trampoline…
Hogs Head Brew House
1 Stanley St W, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2AH
Acoustic Dogz
16:00 – 16:45
Playing classic acoustic songs from the last 50 years.
William The Fourth
80 Wharf St, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax HX6 2AF
James Smith (Set One)
15:30 – 16:15
Solo acoustic
James Smith (Set Two)
17:00 – 17:45
Solo acoustic
The Moorings
1 Canal Basin, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2AG
Jimbo Lynch (Set One)
14:00 – 14:45
All songs from the 60’s to modern day that everyone will know and can sing/dance along with.
Jimbo Lynch (Set Two)
15:15 – 16:00
All songs from the 60’s to modern day that everyone will know and can sing/dance along with.
?ndecision (Set One)
17:00 – 17:45
5 piece covers band from Halifax, playing all the good ones!
?ndecision (Set Two)
18:15 – 19:00
5 piece covers band from Halifax, playing all the good ones!
BBQ (Weather Permitting)
12:00 – 17:00
Grab yer sen a burger.
Salts Bars
Salts Mill, Canal Basin, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2AG
Dave Manning
14:45 – 15:30
The Campervan Piano Man, Blues, Americana & Boogie Woogie.
Cavan Murphy and Band (Set One)
19:00 – 19:45
A teenage singer-songwriter from Halifax, he has evolved from a solo acoustic artist into a powerhouse leading a full band line-up.
Cavan Murphy and Band (Set Two)
20:15 – 21:00
A teenage singer-songwriter from Halifax, he has evolved from a solo acoustic artist into a powerhouse leading a full band line-up.
England Match Showing
22:00 – 00:00
The Navigation Inn
47 Chapel Lane, Halifax, United Kingdom
Sarah Jay (Set One)
13:00 – 13:45
Dynamic and versatile singer with a passion for performing Pop and Rock hits from every era.
Sarah Jay (Set Two)
14:15 – 15:00
Dynamic and versatile singer with a passion for performing Pop and Rock hits from every era.
Callum Butterworth (Set One)
15:00 – 15:45
Acoustic Singer Songwriter, 90s, 00s, Pop
Callum Butterworth (Set Two)
16:15 – 17:00
Acoustic Singer Songwriter, 90s, 00s, Pop
Wayne Oswin (Set One)
17:00 – 17:45
Wayne Oswin (Set Two)
18:15 – 17:00
Ian Moorhouse
19:00 – 20:00
All rounder solo
Karaoke with Ian Moorhouse
20:30 – 00:00
Sing the night away with Karaoke, hosted by Ian Moorhouse.
Plus
BBQ (all day)
Ice cream stall (all day)
Bouncy Castle (From 13:00 – 18:00)
Shepherds Rest Hotel
125 Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2BD
DJ Mark Summerscales
14:00 – 21:00
Playing Northern Soul, Motown and a bit of Ska. Spinning the tunes all day with the Halifax Soul Crew.
Sowerby Bridge Arts Trail
Maps are available from 27/06
Artichoke | Willow Tree
Across The Town
At your Own Leisure
Follow the trail all weekend to enjoy the work of dozens of local artists.
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