Through the Looking Glass: A Spring Equinox daytime celebration in Bristol featuring creative workshops, alcohol-free botanical drinks and cacao experiences.
Sunday, March 22
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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About
Through the Looking Glass
Spring Equinox Day & Night Celebration in Bristol
Creative workshops, yoga, cacao rituals and an alcohol-free immersive dance experience.
**Sunday 22 March • **
11:30–14.30 (Daytim Afair) | 16.00 - 21.00 (Evening Soirée)
The Mount Without, Bristol
You’ve been searching, haven’t you?
For something that cuts through the mundane. A space where connection feels real again.
This Spring Equinox, MadStillNess invites you to step Through the Looking Glass for a full day and evening celebration inside the breathtaking gothic church space of The Mount Without in Bristol.
Beginning with a soft daytime gathering of yoga, voice workshops, botanical drinks and cacao , the experience gradually unfolds into an immersive evening of live music, theatre, ecstatic dance and ceremonial sound.
A playful, art-led environment designed for community, creativity and embodied connection.
Alcohol-free. Inclusive. Curious.
A place where everyone has a seat at the table.
The Daytime Gathering
Community Café, Yoga, Creative Workshops & Cacao
11:30 – 14:30
The daytime celebration offers a gentle entry into the world of Through the Looking Glass.
Expect a relaxed community atmosphere filled with conversation, creativity and sensory ritual as we welcome the return of spring.
Throughout the afternoon, guests can move between holistic wellbeing sessions, creative workshops and restorative spaces , connecting with others in an intentionally welcoming environment.
Yoga & Voice Workshops
Hosted by Phoëbe Hares and Camilla Mason (Eco Therapies)
The daytime programme includes embodied practices designed to open the body and voice as we move into the new season.
These sessions blend breathwork, gentle yoga, vocal expression and grounding exercises , creating a shared space for presence, play and connection.
Perfect for both beginners and experienced practitioners, the workshops invite participants to reconnect with breath, body and creative voice.
Arc Community Café & Botanical Drinks
Sponsored by Sentia
The Arc Community Café bar serves a menu of alcohol-free botanical drinks in collaboration with Sentia , pioneers in plant-based spirits designed to elevate mood without alcohol.
Featured elixirs include:
Midnight Express
Dark cacao and rich coffee notes for a deep, decadent lift.
Rose Maca Tonic
Floral and fruity with a gentle, glowing energy.
Sentia blends botanical extracts traditionally used to support sociability and relaxation, offering a clear-headed alternative to alcohol that perfectly complements the day’s mindful atmosphere.
Cacao Bar - Heart-Opening Ritual
Alongside the café, our Cacao Bar serves ceremonial-grade cacao used for centuries in indigenous traditions to support connection, warmth and emotional openness.
Rich in theobromine and magnesium, cacao can help:
• Elevate mood naturally
• Encourage connection and conversation
• Support focused, present energy
At the Spring Equinox, cacao becomes a ritual pause. A moment to soften, open and welcome the light returning to the year.
As Day Turns to Night
As the afternoon drifts into the evening, the atmosphere begins to shift.
Lights dim. The music deepens.
The gathering transforms from café conversation into a surreal cabaret dreamscape.
Welcome to the night.
Through the Looking Glass
An Immersive Alcohol-Free Dance Experience
16:00 – 21:00
Step into a world where roaring-20s cabaret collides with Wonderland surrealism.
An art-led sober nightlife experience filled with live music, theatre, ecstatic dance and ceremony.
This is not just a show.
It’s an invitation to play.
To move.
To dance amongst the beautiful absurdity of being alive.
How the Story Unfolds
16:00 – 17:30 | PLAY
House Band & Live Jam
Hosted by James Storm Music with immersive performers and lighting by PNEUMATIK.
17:30 | Doors Close – The Ceremony Begins
17:30 – 18:15 | Opening Ceremony
Hosted by Phoëbe Hares & Camilla Mason
18:15 – 19:45 | DANCE
Ecstatic dance journey curated by DJ Lexx
Expect playful moments, including:
• The Futterwacken dance-off
• Croquet curiosities
• A best-dressed Wonderland catwalk
19:45 – 20:30 | FINALE
A transcendent closing sound bath with Camilla Mason , blending electronic textures, live instrumentation, voice and sound bowls.
Bring something comfortable and allow yourself to sink into sensation.
A Space for Everyone
MadStillNess creates art-led sober spaces designed with neurodivergent and queer communities in mind.
Expect:
• Warm and welcoming hosts
• Inclusive creative participation
• Quiet spaces if you need a pause
• A playful atmosphere where curiosity is encouraged
Come alone or with friends. Many do.
You’ll be welcomed at the table.
Event Details
Venue
The Mount Without, Bristol
Date
Sunday 22 March
Daytime Gathering
11:30 – 15:30
Evening Immersive Experience
16:00 – 21:00
Daytime Tickets
£10 | £15 | £18 (Supporter) | Day & Night £30
Evening Tickets
Available via Headfirst
£10 | £20 | £30 (Supporter)
Dress most spectacularly, darling.
Time is ticking.
And remember…
Don’t be late.
