ROCKAWAY PARK EVENTS
Like everything else, our events are unique, and here is where you'll find all the info, as well as any booking links. If you're a band or performer who would like to play at Rockaway, check out the Performing at Rockaway Park section at the bottom of the page.
For a taster of our events, here's a couple of short videos to give you an idea.
Somerset Arts Week Launch & Gig
Sunday Market, Music & Vegan Roast
Parking at Rockaway for Events
Please be aware that when it's been raining heavily, the parking field at Rockaway can become water-logged. This means we will only have parking available on site for disabled visitors. When the field is unusable, we'll issue any important updates to online ticket holders via email, as well as update this page and our social media channels.
For all our events, ticketed or free, we'd like everyone to try and do their bit for the environment by using public transport, taking a taxi, or car sharing wherever possible. If you'd like a little exercise, you can also park in the nearby village of Temple Cloud and walk to Rockaway, but please
DON'T PARK ON EASTCOURT ROAD.
It's too narrow and we need to have emergency vehicle access at all times.
The 376 bus stops at the end of our road, at Cameley Road Surgery (Temple Cloud).
This bus comes from Bristol, Wells, Glastonbury and many other locations. You can find the full bus timetable below, and thank you for planning your journey to Rockaway.
We really appreciate it.
A handy PDF map with the best route to reach us by car, plus a map of the 5-minute walk from Temple Cloud village to Rockaway across the field, can be downloaded below.
OUR EVENTS
February Sunday Session
Sunday 9th February, 12pm - 4pm
Live Music, Vegan Roasts, Open Studios, Arts Market & More...
Join us for an unforgettable Sunday at Rockaway where you can check out our open studios and the Rockaway shop, crammed with artwork and other goodies, or browse a fantastic arts market of independent traders and makers, offering everything from recycled clothing to handcrafted jewellery and mouthwatering condiments. We're also going to start providing an Open Mic slot at our Sunday Sessions, instead of live music, to give local performers and musicians a chance to entertain the crowd. For this first slot, we kick off with the legendary Steve Lake of Zounds and Blood Moon Wedding, who is also our fab host on the Sound of Unrest podcasts. More info about a regular Open Mic slot outside our Sunday Sessions will follow soon...
The wonderful Sarah and Tracey from Normal Magic will be on hand offering free mental health advice, as well as their free drop-in family sensory workshop in the Rockaway Classroom, 11.30am - 1.30pm. Inspirational and fun, swing by to explore how we can use our senses to balance our emotional wellbeing and protect our mental health. They will be joined by Dan, Rockaway's fantastic safeguarding expert and bargee. So, if you're worried about the safety of someone you care about, or you're looking for some free advice on how to access family support, Dan is your man - all anonymous and off-grid!
You won't want to miss our delicious vegan roasts either, but remember, they must be booked in advance by 7pm on Friday 7th February to help us avoid food waste.
For more details, simply visit the Vegan Café page by clicking below, where you can find all the options for adults and children, plus some delicious extras!
Our Sunday Sessions are free to attend, with a £5 fee for each vehicle if the Parking Field is operational. Any donations that you're able to make - from spare change or a couple of quid to more - will help us continue providing live music at our Sunday events, as well as support our ongoing projects, and is very much appreciated.
Thank you. We look forward to you joining us!
UNREST - DIY Punk All Dayer
Saturday 2nd August, 1pm - 11pm
Bristol-based promotions group, Shitty Futures (SF), are hosting their 3rd all-day punk gig at Rockaway on Saturday 2nd August. They’ve invited 14 of the best contemporary international and UK DIY punk bands to join us across two stages – our open-air stage and the main shed - for what promises to be another fantastic Rockaway event!
Unrest in 2023 and last year both sold out, with over 300 people jumping around to some incredible bands, and we're hoping to repeat that success with another exciting array of performers.
The Vegan Café will be serving hot food and snacks throughout the day and there's a bar, plus a distro market, activist stalls, chill-out space and more...
First bands will be announced soon with tickets on sale from 1st February!
OUR REGULAR EVENTS
Our Sunday Sessions are free - you just need to book your Sunday roast! There is a £5 parking charge and all donations are welcome to support any performers.
Mad also hosts the Yoga + Roast Club, which runs alongside our Sunday Sessions. The club begins at 11.30am with a yoga session in the Rockaway House.
Dates for our Sunday Sessions and the Yoga + Roast Club appear above, in our calendar, our newsletter and social media channels.
If you would like to have a market stall at one of our Sunday Sessions, or during a Rockaway Park event, please contact us below.
PERFORMING AT ROCKAWAY PARK
We often hear from bands and performers who would like to play at Rockaway Park. However, we're not a typical venue with a regular schedule of gigs and performers who just rock up and play! So, here's some useful info about how we operate for you to check through before contacting us.
Like everything else at Rockaway, our events are unique. It's not just the location and setting, with its festival vibe, but also how we actively collaborate with bands and performers to create an event that's a bit special and not like anything you'll see in a pub or music venue. Our calendar of events fills up quickly each year too, with a wide range of activities, so we have a limited number of dates available. However, we're always planning ahead and are happy to hear from bands and performers who are interested in working with us.
We're always on the lookout for performers who would like to play at our Sunday Sessions, which have a relaxed family atmosphere, and feature market stalls showcasing work by local artists and craftspeople, plus our famous vegan roast. We also hold celebrations at Rockaway, along with away days and symposiums, and are often asked about musicians and performers who could help make an event exciting.
So, if you would like to work with us on an event, it would be good to know more about you to help us with our planning. If you could please download the questionnaire below, then once completed, email it to us via the link included, that would be great. We look forward to hearing from you!
ROCKAWAY PARK
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