September 30, 2025
Author: Blue Earth
Blue Earth Summit After Dark: Your Reason to Stay Up Late
When the day’s conversations wind down, Blue Earth Summit comes alive in a whole new way. After Dark is our evening programme of music, film, talks, and spontaneous connection, and it’s included in every Summit ticket.
And for the first time, you don’t need a full Summit ticket to experience it. A special After Dark Pass lets anyone join us from 17:00 onwards in the courtyard to soak up the atmosphere, enjoy great food, and discover the magic of the Summit after hours.
- Book Your After Dark Pass (15 October): https://luma.com/afterdark15
- Book Your After Dark Pass (16 October): https://luma.com/afterdark16
A Festival After Sunset
As the sun sets, the courtyard transforms: string lights glow, the music starts, and the energy shifts into something unforgettable. Picture cold beers in hand, live bands and DJs on stage, curated film screenings, industry meet-ups, and those unexpected late-night conversations that spark fresh ideas and lifelong friendships.
Our partners POW Food will be serving up sustainable, nutrition-first dishes, giving you the fuel to dance, mingle, or simply unwind.
Programme Highlights
October 15
16:15–17:00 | Main Stage
Niilas Live DJ Set + Visuals
Kick off the evening with a genre-bending set from Norwegian electronica producer Peder Niilas Tårnesvik. Expect deep bass, glittering textures, and Arctic-inspired soundscapes, all woven with live visuals.
17:30–18:30 | Courtyard Stage
Reasons to Be Cheerful: Hope
Mark Shayler (APE), Sophia Cook, Nina Tame, and Mark White lead an inspiring conversation about hope — found in community resilience, collective care, and the quiet revolutions sparked by coming together.
17:45–18:45 | Sessions Stage
Oceans & Water Connector Event. Book Here: https://luma.com/wildcoast
Hosted by WILDCOAST (Mexico), this special event explores blue carbon restoration stories, complete with post-event drinks and a live Mariachi band.
18:30–19:00 | Courtyard Stage
Dan Smith (Bastille) in Conversation
The Bastille frontman joins Greg Cochrane and Greenpeace’s Will McCallum to share his journey to the Sargasso Sea — a voyage into one of the ocean’s most biodiverse and mysterious regions.
October 16
17:00–18:00 | Courtyard Stage
Meet the Outdoor Industry
Grab a drink and connect with speakers, partners, and outdoor enthusiasts, hosted by the Outdoor Industry Association, Protect Our Winters, and EOCA.
17:00–18:30 | Courtyard Stage
Reasons to Be Cheerful: Growth
Mark Shayler returns with Yasmin Jones-Henry, Jennifer Walderdorff, The Drag Queen Gardener, and David Kam to explore what it means to grow with purpose in times of change.
18:00–20:00 | Stretch Tent
Media & Communications Party
Hosted by Purpose Disruptors, Ecologi, Enviral, Aqua Libra, and Pinwheel. Expect music, drinks, and match day pies (yes, pies!) — plus copies of the new Purpose Disruptors zine.
19:00–21:30 | Stretch Tent
Project Salt Run: Hannah Cox’s Leaving Party
Founder of the Better Business Network, Hannah Cox, is about to embark on an epic challenge: 100 marathons in 100 days across India, raising £1M for 1% for the Planet. Celebrate her send-off with live music and cold beers.
19:00–22:00 | Blue Earth Film Festival - Book Here: https://luma.com/filmfest
Curated by Steve Scott, Director of Kendal Mountain Festival. An exclusive screening of unseen adventure films — from paragliding in the Alps to kayaking the Mississippi — alongside filmmaker Q&As.
DJs from Pitch & Sync will carry the energy late into the night.
Why Stay After Dark?
After Dark is about more than entertainment, it’s where connection deepens. It’s where conversations from the day spill into new friendships, collaborations, and moments of inspiration.
Stick around. Connect. Recharge. Celebrate. This is your reason to stay up late.
📅 15–16 October, Woolwich Works
🎟 Included in all Summit tickets, or grab an After Dark Pass from 17:00 onwards.