Bakersfield at sunset: immersive live-to-headphones piano by Murray Hidary. Mindful concert in a natural setting. Join us.About this Event
MindTravel Live-to-Headphones: Sunset Piano Concert in Bakersfield
A mindful, immersive music experience by composer & pianist Murray Hidary
Settle into the grass and slip on wireless headphones as the sun sets over the Park at River Walk. MindTravel’s live-to-headphones “silent” piano journey blends soothing, improvisational music with the rhythm of nature —guiding you into presence, clarity, and deep relaxation.
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026• 7:00PM PT (arrive 20–30 minutes early for check-in)
Where: 11298 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311 (on the grass near the amphitheater)
Tickets: Limited headphones—reserve in advance
What you’ll experience
- Live piano at sunset, delivered privately through premium wireless headphones
- A mindfulness-infused concert that quiets the noise and invites reflection
- A shared, screen-free, wellness-focused evening on the grass
Who it’s for
Music lovers, wellness seekers, meditators (new and seasoned), date-night adventurers, and anyone looking for calm, inspiration, and connection in Bakersfield.
What to bring
A beach chair, blanket, or towel (seating not provided); light layer for after sunset; water; and an open mind.
Good to know
- Rain or shine. In the case of light rain, the experience continues; for severe weather, updates will be emailed to ticket holders. Be sure to have access to the email you used to purchase tickets on the day of the event.
- Check-in early. Headphones are limited and distributed at arrival.
- Family-friendly; participants should be comfortable sitting quietly for the duration.
What People Are Saying
"MindTravel is an experience like no other. Imagine a concert pianist improvising beautiful, peaceful music with imagery in the background that matches the beauty of the music — combined, it is almost meditative or trancelike." - Jason Wachob, Founder of mindbodygreen
"MindTravel is an amazing introduction to meditation as it takes the Traveler on a specific journey. It is also perfect for the experienced meditator as a way to enhance and deepen one’s own practice. In short, Mind Travel is for anyone!” - Sara Ivanhoe, MA Yoga Philosophy
About MindTravel
Founded by composer and pianist Murray Hidary, MindTravel is an immersive, live-to-headphones musical journey that turns the universal language of emotion into a pathway to presence, insight, and awakening. Staged in remarkable settings—from Middle Eastern deserts to Antarctic ice and beaches in between—MindTravel invites us to listen deeply and remember what’s always available: connection to ourselves, to Nature, and to our shared humanity.
Come as you are. Leave more connected.day
Event Venue
The Park at River Walk, 11298 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 54.63
