​After Dark | 15 October

​From 17:00 onwards, Blue Earth Summit transforms into a festival under the lights. With live music, inspiring talks, and spontaneous moments of connection, the courtyard comes alive — with food served throughout by POW Food.

​17:00-17:30 | Mariachi band, courtesy of Wildcoast | Courtyard Stage

​17:30–18:30 | Reasons to Be Cheerful: Hope | Courtyard Stage
An inspiring discussion exploring where hope lives in our world today — in communities, collective care, and quiet revolutions sparked by connection. Featuring Mark Shayler (APE), Sophia Cook (Digital Creator), Nina Tame (Writer & Content Creator), and Mark White (The Grateful Main).

​17:45–18:45 | Oceans & Water Connector Event | Sessions Stage
Hosted by WILDCOAST (Mexico), discover stories of impactful blue carbon restoration across the Atlantic. Complete with post-event drinks and the unforgettable energy of a live Mariachi band.

​18:30–19:00 | Bastille’s Dan Smith in Conversation | Courtyard Stage
Fresh from the recording studio, Dan Smith, frontman of Bastille, joins Greg Cochrane and Will McCallum (Greenpeace) to share his journey to the Sargasso Sea — an expedition that took him far from tour buses into one of the ocean’s most biodiverse and mysterious regions.

​19:00–21:00 | Pitch & Sync DJs | Courtyard
Alex Lavery, Ben Hauke, and Ant Moll fracture the mundane through boundary-breaking sound design and music that sparks emotion and connection. Expect an energised sonic experience that will carry the courtyard atmosphere well into the night.

​📍 Courtyard & Stages | 15 October | 17:00–22:00