Sunday 28th June 2026
Welcome to Day Two of Sowerby Bridge Festival 2026! We’ve a lot on offer with our jam packed itinerary! Have fun making your plans!
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'Ave At It!
Heritage Walk
Meeting Outside Hollins Mill
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 Sunday walk will finish at Foundry Street Community Centre at 12:30 so be sure to check out their exhibition.
The Royal Oak
56 Sowerby Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3AT
Flash Leopard (Set One)
15:00 – 15:30
Glam Rock 70’s Covers
Flash Leopard (Set Two)
16:00 – 16:30
Glam Rock 70’s Covers
Foundry Street community Centre
Foundry St, Sowerby Bridge HX6 3AS
Heritage Exhibition
12:00- 16:00
an exhibition of photographs, documents and artefacts tracing the history of Foundry Street and the surrounding area – Bogden, the Nook and West End. Tea, coffee and biscuits available to visitors.
Please note: The morning Town Centre Heritage Walk with Michael Gray will finish here at 12:30.
Stirk Bridge
Alongside Water Street
Sowerby Bridge Duck Race 2026
14:00 Start
Starting at Stirk Bridge and finishing at Victoria Bridge. The race takes place along the River Ryburn, running parallel with Water Street.
To enter a duck into the race tickets cost £2, 1st prize £500, 2nd prize £200, 3rd prize £100. Tickets on sale now at participating venues.
Link opens the location in Google Maps.
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.
Furry Mangoes (Set One)
16:30 – 17:00
Furry Mangoes are Adam and Joe, aspiring musicians from Yorkshire.
Furry Mangoes (Set Two)
17:30 – 18:00
Furry Mangoes are Adam and Joe, aspiring musicians from Yorkshire.
Furry Mangoes Karaoke Party
18:00 – 22:00
Join Furry Mangos on the mic!
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
09:30 – 15:30
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 – 00:00
Dance the night away!
Fire & Water
11-15 Hollins Mill Ln, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2QG
Jam Session
13:30 – 15:30
Jam Session held in the Courtyard.
Wonkypuss
19:15 – 20:00
Tragicomic acoustic twee punk folk rant duo from the South Pennines. Best served with cheap lager.
Billy Billy 5p
20:15 – 21:00
Yorkshire based internationally unsuccessful pop / rock group from space
Benthead
21:15 – 22:15
Lean into the alt rock psych sound of Benthead with your good ear. Like a 5-legged packhorse dancing on gritstone, flying high above the northern sky and wading doggedly through the thick, bubbling swamps of the Vale of Calder.
Art Circle Exhibition
12:30 – 15:30
In the history room.
Hollins Mill
12 Hollins Mill Ln, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2QG
Ellie Telford (Set One)
14:45 – 15:30
Ellie has played at many venues from the World Famous Cavern in Liverpool to playing at festivals both solo and with her band. The atmosphere Ellie creates is both intimate and electric.
Ellie Telford (Set Two)
16:15 – 17:00
Ellie has played at many venues from the World Famous Cavern in Liverpool to playing at festivals both solo and with her band. The atmosphere Ellie creates is both intimate and electric.
Puzzle Hall Inn
21 Hollins Mill Ln, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2RF
Clothes Swap
13:00 – 15:00
Clothes swap 1-3, open to all, free entry, bring up to 6 garments to swap or buy. – All proceeds to charity.
Richard Ormrod’s Instant World Music Orchestra
16:00 – 16:45
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.
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.
Bull On The Bridge
17 Town Hall St, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2EA
Karaoke
18:00 – 20:00
Sing the night away!
The Blind Pig
4 Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2EQ
Mariana
14:00 – 14:45
type 72
15:30 – 16:15
Type 72 are a 4 piece alt emo band, their fast paced songs and melodies will keep the energy high. Sounding like a mix of skillet, fly leaf and deftones.
Wellybob
17:00 – 17:45
The Revelator Band
18:30 – 19:15
Be prepared for Gothic Blues, Doc bouncing up and down to test the strength of the stage, fiddles, guitars and drums.
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
Dave Manning
13:00 – 13:45
Indie Singer-Songwriter, performer, dog lover. Purveyor of high quality acoustic cover versions.
Daniel Chapman
14:30 – 15:15
Mix of acoustic guitar and piano, putting his own twist on well-loved cover songs.
Sienna
16:00 – 16:45
Solo covers
Frankie Porter
19:00 – 19:45
Highly popular singer, song-writer and street busker. His repertoire spans classics from the 1940’s to the 1970’s covering artists like Neil Young, Elvis and Billy Fury. Delivered with a distinct Woody Guthrie inspired flair.
Sowerby Bridge Town Square
Sowerby Bridge Town Square, HX6 2AF
Cindy's Stompers Line Dance
12:00 – 12:30
Catch them on the Square before they flashmob the town!
Angel Falconry
11:00 – 16:00
See these magnificent birds of prey up close with the Angel Falconry Static Bird of Prey Display.
Hogs Head Brew House
1 Stanley St W, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2AH
Jimbo Lynch
16:00 – 16:45
All songs from the 60’s to modern day that everyone will know and can sing/dance along with.
Moonshiners Duo (Set One)
17:45 – 18:30
Duo with a full band sound, providing 1950’s Live entertainment at its very best!
Moonshiners Duo (Set Two)
19:00 – 19:45
Duo with a full band sound, providing 1950’s Live entertainment at its very best!
Salts Bar
Salts Mill, Canal Basin, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2AG
James Hudson
16:00 – 16:45
Acoustic Covers
Sunday League
18:00 – 18:45
The Navigation Inn
47 Chapel Lane, Halifax, United Kingdom
Frankie Porter (Set One)
13:00 – 13:45
Frankie Porter (Set Two)
14:15 – 15:00
Plus
Hog Roast 13:00 then all Day whilst available
Ice cream stall (all day)
Sowerby Bridge Arts Trail
Maps are available from 27/06
Across The Town
At your Own Leisure
Follow the trail all weekend to enjoy the work of dozens of local artists.
Tuel Lane Lock
Above Tuel Lane Car Park
Manned by Volunteers
10:00 – 15:00
The lock will be manned by volunteers between 10:00 and 15:00. come along to talk about the lock and ask your questions.
Whilst we try to give you the most up to date information times are subject to change.
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