One Fine Day in the Middle of the Night
Steve Wheeler
4th December, 2017
‘Performance’ is the wrong word. Liminal was a promenade experience (the first devised by...
On Gathering
Gathering round the fire, Uncivilisatio Festival 2012 (photo: Andy Letcher)
Over the past ten years the Dark Mountain Project has run festivals, book launches, workshops, retreats, immersive experiences and performative happenings.
In this section, you can find invitations to upcoming events and reflections on past gatherings. If you would like to add an event that you think would be of interest to Dark Mountain readers, please get in touch.
A Part of Its Breathing
Sarah Thomas
3rd July, 2017
At dusk, these red jar lanterns were borne here by fifty curious people, out of...
The Night Breathes Us In
Dougie Strang
23rd February, 2017
Young man who came from the sea Cold is your blessing upon us Come rest...
What If It’s Not a War?
Paul Kingsnorth
20th February, 2017
Look at any movement for political or social change and you’ll see the war stories...
Remembrance for Lost Species: Why Do We Need To?
Abi Nielsen
29th November, 2016
Recently I was talking to a friend about an event in commemoration of species now extinct....
Into the Flame
Sharon English
24th February, 2016
This rainforest land had lost its rain. Lighting a fire of any kind outdoors had...
The Dark Mountain Gathering Base Camp
Dougie Strang
10th February, 2016
There have been a number of smaller Dark Mountain gatherings over the last few years,...
Dancing the Cailleach
Charlotte Du Cann
2nd December, 2015
I am holding a copy of the Eastern Daily Press where the story has just...
Fàd a’ Chaorain
Dougie Strang
29th July, 2015
I became disorientated, clinging to my seat while at the same time floundering out on...
Earth Funeral
Henrik Dahle
4th October, 2014
You are cordially invited to the Earth Funeral Memorial Service Spectacular We desperately want to cancel...
Carrying the Fire
Dougie Strang
31st January, 2014
Later that day, or rather, in the early hours of the next morning, I’m lying...