Produced by Green Earth Café.
The Green Earth Village at the Castle Mound all River Festival weekend, with an eclectic mix of wellbeing, nature, performance, vegan products, food and arts. Produced by our partners at the Green Earth Café.
Castle Mound
Castle Mound offers an excellent viewing spot for the various river activities taking place throughout the festival weekend, including the racing and the Illuminated Boat Parade on Saturday evening. Visitors can enjoy the catering options on offer or bring a picnic.
Saturday 18 July – Green Earth Lounge
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 11am | Confidence through dance (all ages) with Audrey from Wellbeing Studio |
| 1pm | Reiki Demonstration with Courtney from LotuSpirit |
| 2pm | Cacao Ceremony with Lenka from Cacaopura |
| 3pm | Relaxation with Dominka from Relief Therapies |
Saturday 18th July – Green Earth Lounge
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 11am | Introduction to Self-Head Massage with Anne from Mindfulness & Massage |
| 12 noon | Qigong/Tai Chi Taster Session with Chris from Body Aware |
| 1pm | Nutrition, Healing and Mindset Liberation tools with Sharon from Sharon Soul Sanctuary |
| 2pm | Soundbath with Victoria from Celestial Sound Healing |
Catering available at Castle Mound
| Food options on site | Vegan | Vegetarian | Gluten Free | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegan Indian | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Vegan Stews | Yes | Yes | ||
| Raw Vegan Salads and Roti Wraps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Festival Market
The Festival Market, situated along the Embankment, is a diverse range of food, crafts and goods from various European or international countries – a great place to try something new and buy a unique gift for someone special.
Catering available on Embankment and Russell Park end
| Catering options on site | Vegan | Vegetarian | Gluten Free | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African cuisine | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Loaded nachos | Yes | Yes | ||
| Malaysian food | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smashed avocado on toast | Yes | Yes | ||
| Thai food | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
BBC Introducing Stage
BBC Introducing Three Counties & Northants is proud to present a handpicked showcase of the region’s most exciting talent.
Curated by the UK platform dedicated to discovering and supporting new music, this stage brings together a diverse line-up of emerging artists making serious waves locally and nationally.
Expect infectious country-pop from Olivia Lynn, who recently played at Country to Country Festival 2026, the atmospheric indie sounds of Spaceacre who supported Skunk Anansie’s sold out show at The Great Escape in Brighton back in 2025, heartfelt song-writing from Joe Cullen, and genre-blending energy from Beattie, who will be a big hit with fans of Radiohead.
From fresh new voices to future festival headliners, BBC Introducing shines a spotlight on the artists you need to hear first. Come down, and discover your next favourite artist
Saturday 18 July: BBC Introducing Stage
| Time | Performer |
|---|---|
| 1pm | Luke White |
| 2pm | Louis Theron |
| 3pm | Joe Cullen |
| 4pm | Givemeyourteeth |
| 5pm | Kirsten Knight |
| 6pm | Bettina BCB |
| 7pm | Olivia Lynn |
Sunday 19 July: BBC Introducing Stage
| Time | Performer |
|---|---|
| 1pm | Jay Orosz |
| 2pm | Megaphoney |
| 3pm | Blame Caesar |
| 4pm | Beattie |
| 5pm | Essy Maliya |
| 6pm | Greensands |
| 7pm | SpaceAcre |
Download the River Festival main event programme (PDF) for more information about the performers.
