I'm Tom Thumb -  I'm a writer and storyteller and I've put together some calendars of small festivals and retreats in Europe, the kind of places you can come together with people who love to be in nature, make authentic connections and celebrate life :)


In winter I run retreats in the Sahara Desert in Morocco:

The Road Junky Sahara Retreats 25-31 January and 22-28 February, 2026

The Sahara retreats are beautiful, heart-opening spaces where we have yoga, meditation and dance workshops while we camp for a week in the sand dunes. Learn more... In summer I organise a couple of small, cosy festivals in the Czech Republic..

The Festival of Creativity 17-26 July 2026

small festival We get together to make creative workshops all day and music around the fire all night! Everyone who comes is invited to teach something and we make all the food, tea and coffee :)

The Festival of Sensuality 15-22 August 2026

Everybody has a body that we live inside :) Come to explore in a safe setting the worlds of  sexuality, body awareness and communication in relationships...

Festivals in 2026



January

Reset Retreat

10 January - 17 January
Costa Rica

Reset Retreat is an opportunity to start the year with clarity and intention.
  Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da Katie Corio (@cutekatiebug) The retreat organisers say: ‘Start the year with a full reset for your mind, body, and soul on the stunning beaches o

Sahara yoga retreat in Morocco with creative voice & movement workshops

25 January - 31 January
Morocco

We run yoga retreats in the Sahara Desert in Morocco and people come along expecting it to be a holiday in the sand dunes.
A few days into the retreat they find their hearts opening, their faces softening and a sense of wonder falling on the group as we share our stories, sing together, help [...] &

February

Ecstatic Dance Festival

20 February - 22 February
Germany

The Ecstatic Dance Festival is a wonderful opportunity to dance with other free spirits and find warmth and connection in the the middle of winter!
The festival organisers say: ‘Let’s come together to celebrate light, movement, and community.’ We open the doors of the Freie Waldorfschu

The Sahara Meditation & Creative Voice / Movement Retreat

22 February - 28 February
Morocco

Once again we’re heading out into the dunes for a week of storytelling, dance, yoga, music and meditation under the desert sky.
We’ve been running meditation and yoga retreats in the Sahara Desert in Morocco since 2011 and it just keeps getting better and better. It’s such a pleasure for us to

Joogafestival Helsinki

28 February - 01 March
Finland

The JoogaFestival Helsinki organizers say: “Yoga Festival Helsinki is a wellbeing event for everyone and an Expo event including about 130 exhibitors, over 100 classes & workshops and 40 lectures.
Whether you are interested in yoga, meditation, mindfulness and other wellness practices or y

March

Elevate Festival

05 March - 08 March
Austria

Elevate Festival is an annual event for music, arts and political discourse.
Hosted in Graz, Austria each year, the festival features an extensive program of workshops, live performances, lectures, discussions, film presentations and more. The festival organisers say: “Elevate  is an annual inter

Poland Tantra Festival

17 March - 22 March
Poland

Begin the spring in style with the Poland Tantra Festival!
 Come and join our amazing team of Facilitators for the 3rd edition of an international POLAND TANTRA FESTIVAL! Brief summary of this next edition:  WHEN: 17 – 22nd March 2026  WHERE: (4 stars) Hotel Zamek Janów Podlaski  PROGRA

Floating Castle Festival

23 March - 28 March
Slovenia

Floating Castle Festival has puppet shows, circus performances, street and improvisational theatre, poetry readings, film projections and workshops for adults and children… and of course: Music!
The organizers say: “Every Year the Castle Snežnik with its halls, forest, fields and caves

5Rhythms Retreat

Single Together 5Rhythms Retreat TBC

31 March - 31 March
Spain

A unique 5Rhythms retreat for singles to deepen loving connection with self and others, at the extraordinary eco-hotel Amalurra near Bilbao.
As singles, we can sometimes feel disconnected from society. As if there is an imperative to couple up. And yes, sometimes that is what we want. But we also wa

April

Mystical Greece Retreat

01 April - 06 April
Greece

A retreat in one of the most beautiful areas of Greece.
Expand Your Light in Hellas, the Land of Light is a transformative retreat in the North Peloponnese of Greece, taking place 1–6 April 2026. Set amid shimmering seas, vineyards, and ancient olive groves, this immersive journey weaves togethe

EasterImproFestival

02 April - 06 April
Bavarian Forest

The Osterimprofestival (how the German language loves to connect words) is the Easter Improvisation festival for all fans of contact improv dance to get together and dance, act, sing, and paint.
It looks like this year, they are offering further education instead of a festival.   The EasterImpr

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Transformation Retreat "Theater, Body and Consciousness"

02 April - 05 April
Spain

Yes, going by the video you wouldn’t be judgemental to deduce that they seem to take themselves a little too seriously but if you want to go dancing in the mountains close to Barcelona (we think) there’s the Spiritual Dance Festival offering yoga, tai chi, chi kung, contact improv, reiki

Helsinki Decompression

03 April - 05 April
Finland

Finland has its own burn!
‘Helsinki Decompression is a unique carnival of creativity and co-creation. It’s a celebration of community and its people – their art, performances, music and the joy of togetherness. The purpose of the event is to invite our community to decompress the weight of

International Push Hands Meeting Hannover

08 April - 12 April
Germany

The International Push Hands Meeting Hannover organizers say: “Founded in 2000 as an annual exchange meeting for the scattered push hands practitioners of different schools and styles in Germany and Europe, the International Push Hands Meeting in Hannover (Germany) evolved into Europe’s bigg

Dutch Acro-Yoga Festival

24 April - 01 May
Netherlands

The Dutch Acro-Yoga Festival lets you fly high with other lovers of yoga and acrobatics.
The festival organisers say: ‘Jai! We’ve set up a brand new AcroYoga festival: the Dutch AcroYoga Festival Autumn 2021. It’s a cozy 2 days festival followed by a post-festival. We start Saturday with

Hai in den Mai Festival

30 April - 03 May
Germany

Magic forest, magic creatures and judging by the photographs always sunny weather – admittedly Hai in den Mai seems like great fun.
Also, on an unrelated note – they have the most beautiful Miyazaki-inspired website we’ve seen for quite a while. For 2021, 2020’s tickets will

“The Inner Silence” Yoga, Meditative Arts & Traditional Tantra Retreat TBC

30 April - 30 April
Spain

In this Easter Week Retreat we will immerse ourselves in the inner gaze through Iyengar Yoga, hatha Yoga, vinyasa krama and meditative arts such as sound healing, dance and voice healing.
We will be silent for 48 hours. From Wednesday dinner to Friday dinner. In the Easter Yoga and meditation retrea

May

Space to Emerge

01 May - 04 May
England

Space to Emerge is a weekend retreat full of workshops.
In three days, you will be able to engage in one-to-one healing therapies, workshops and dance till morning while meeting like-minded people in a peaceful environment in the Lake District. The organizers say: “At Space to Emerge, we aim

The Cocoon

03 May - 10 May
Greece

A chance to go deeper into connection in Crete!
‘The Cocoon is a 7-day retreat in Crete, Greece, of conscious intimacy, sensitivity and deep transformation. Over the course of seven days, we dive into the terrain of conscious connection: the space where body, emotion and soul meet radical hone

Elfia Vorden Festival

08 May - 10 May
The Netherlands

Who wouldn’t want to go to a castle surrounded by a forest and pretend to be an elf for the weekend?
The organizers say: “As the gates of Elfia Haarzuilens swing open, you’ll find yourself in an enchanting realm where you can embrace your inner elf, fairy, knight, or any other magical

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Contact in Paradise

11 May - 17 May
Austria

Contact in Paradise is a contact improvisation festival where you can immerse yourself in a community of creative, joyful dancers exploring paradise together.
The festival boasts a lineup of world-class musicians and dance instructors to help you build skills, connect with creatives like yourself, a

Wood Festival

15 May - 17 May
UK

A small, welcoming festival that offers music, workshops, food and drink.
They are welcoming to children. Great for families. The Wood festival invites us all to gather in a conscious celebration of Mother Eather, together we can create a better, happier and healthier place to live. What the festiva

Burning Nest

18 May - 24 May
England

The Burning Nest is another gathering inspired by Burning Man, but they go their own way and sell ‘memberships’ rather than tickets to help everyone understand that it’s not about coming along and staring at a stage.
It is a celebration of human creativity, a spontaneous community

HowTheLightGetsIn

22 May - 25 May
Wales

HowTheLightGetsIn is set in the famous book town of Hay-0n-Wye at the edge of the Black Mountains in Wales.
A magical place to share ideas and let your imagination flourish! The organisers say: ‘There is no other place on the planet where you can party and dance late into the night, fill your

Roma Tribal Meeting

22 May - 24 May
Italy

Roma Tribal Meeting is a 3-day event for the lovers of Tribal Belly Dance.
You will get the chance to attend workshops, explore your own creativity, create pieces and exhibit your creations afterwards. 2021 edition will be virtual. The organizers say: “For centuries, the gathering of communit

Ealu le Gra (Escape with Love)

29 May - 01 June
Ireland

Ealu le Gra is Gaelic for ‘Escape with Love’ which sounds like the title of the next song I might write..
 The festival organisers say: ‘A shared vision for over ten years brought to life by a team of like minded individuals, creators, performers, facilitators, musicians and dance

Psychedelic Experience Festival

29 May - 01 June
Germany

What to expect from Psychedelic Experience Open Air Festival?
The organisers promise severe sleep deprivation due to dance floor activities and 2033 lakes in the area. Considering the season, 2,033,033,033 mosquitoes might also decide to join the fun. The festival organisers say: “For more tha

Space of Love Festival

29 May - 07 June
Sweden

Space of Love Festival is held on the Swedish isle of Oland and so is a great place to meet some Scandinavian hippies running workshops from family constellation to yoga to African dance.
“There we celebrate and create, meet new and old friends, and try new paths to discover more about ourselv

June

Embody Essence Facilitator Course

01 June - 16 July
Italy

‘The Embody Essence Facilitator Course (EEF) dives into embodiment, holistic intimacy, conscious relating, Tantra, and conscious facilitation.’ ‘The first two levels are open to anyone who wants to explore this world of holistic intimacy and self-awareness, even if you don’t yet

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Italy Contact Fest

03 June - 24 June
Italy

Join the 10th-year celebration of Italy Contact Fest in Gaia, Italy.
An experienced lineup of contact teachers will take you on a transformative journey of intensive dance workshops, jams, and classes. Explore contact practice while camping or sharing the 1.400 mq space within the inspiring ecovilla

Wurzelfestival

04 June - 07 June
Germany

Wurzel Festival is a colourful electronic music festival with several stages.
The organizers say (according to Google Translate): “The name says it all: We are committed to preserving the original Berlin celebration culture, which is still legendary today. Together with our guests, we are a &#

Green Vibrations Festival TBC

15 June - 15 June
Netherlands

The Green Vibrations Festival looks like one wild Saturday with all kinds of music.
As the day darkens the after-party kicks off and it doesn’t stop until four in the morning. We’ll let their video from 2015 take it away. The organizers say: “Green Vibrations moved from its humble

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Tantric Joy Festival Amsterdam

17 June - 21 June
The Netherlands

An opportunity to discover what Tantra is all about..
The festival organisers say: ‘5 days of joy in nature with 400 participants, 30 amazing international facilitators, 3 DJ’s and the choice from 60 workshops, 6 Temples, Concerts, Solstice Celebration and other Rituals, dancing every day an

Waking Life Portugal

Waking Life

17 June - 22 June
Portugal

Waking Life is a not-for-profit participatory community festival promoting cultural, counter-cultural and agricultural initiatives in Portugal.
Discover techno, experimental and electronic music in the sun!   The organisers say: ‘Waking Life sprouted from a common dream of a group of frie

Black Forest Ecstatic Dance Festival

18 June - 21 June
Germany

Black Forest Ecstatic Dance Festival is…an ecstatic dance festival in the Black Forest!
Such a cool idea… The organisers say: ‘We are looking forward to getting together for 4 days this summer. 4 days with lots of ecstatic dance. (every morning and every evening) There will be yoga

Solstice Festival

18 June - 20 June
Finland

Solstice Festival is an electronic music festival held up close to the arctic circle to make the most of midsummer.
  The festival organisers say: ‘Solstice is a gathering for people who enjoy music, art and nature, preferably combined. It takes place during midsummer in northern Finland

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Stonehenge Summer Solstice Gathering

18 June - 22 June
England

There used to be a Stonehenge Free Festival until the famous clash with the police that resulted in the Battle of the Beanfield.
Hippies, pagans, free-spirited people against the British police in riot gear. Guess who won? But people are allowed to gather once more at this ancient site to celebrate

ZEG Tbilisi Storytelling Festival

19 June - 21 June
Georgia

Zeg Tbilisi Storytelling Festival is a three-day networking, inspirational storytelling festival with world-class speakers, main stage sessions, brainstorming meetings, and inspiring conversations with a diverse range of people in a town hall-style venue.
The organizers say: “Zeg is the Georgian W

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Emerging Hearts Contact Improvisation Dance Camp UK

22 June - 29 June
UK

Where Community Matters as much as the Dance Contact Improvisation inspired gathering All sorts of amazing dance workshops (not just contact) Variety of creative, somatic and sound-based experiences Small, Intimate and Great Value Nestled within green fields, wild meadows, natural woodlands, lakes,

Kiez Burn

23 June - 29 June
Germany

Kiez Burn is a five day mini-Burn inspired by the now worldwide Burning Man vibe.
So it’s based on autonomy, self-expression and performance arts. The organizers say: “The purpose of this local burn is to bring together individuals from the global and local community who share a passion for

UFO Bufo Festival

24 June - 28 June
Czech Republic

UFO Bufo encourages good old-fashioned face-to-face communication as their festival location provides a natural digital detox (in two words – no coverage).
So why not challenge oneself? We also find their theme song rather charming. The festival organizers say: “Since 2013, we participat

Burning Mountain Festival

25 June - 28 June
Switzerland

A chance to party high up in the Swiss Alps with Burning Mountain Festival!
The festival organizers say: “As the four-day Burning Mountain Festival 2024 unfolds from the 27th to the 30th of June, Zernez becomes a mystical realm where boundaries between reality and legend blur. Attendees will find

A music festival stage set up on a castle's lawn, surrounded by trees and a a tranquil pond in the foreground

Château Perché Festival - Session A&B

25 June - 06 July
France

The Château Perché Festival is a techno-loving fairy tale come to life.
Ravers dance the night away in an enchanted old castle, surrounded by lush greenery and a mystical pond. Deep house beats echo off the castle walls, while love, art, and culture are in the air. Summer has never been so magical

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Django Reinhardt Jazz Festival

25 June - 28 June
France

How many musicians have a festival named after them?
Django Reinhardt is held in a special kind of awe not only for being such a great guitarist despite missing a few fingers but because he made music that combined many genres. Want to learn more about him? You can start from here and then listen [.

Masters of Calm Festival

26 June - 05 July
Lithuania

Masters of Calm is a festival held in the middle of the forest in Lithuania with a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.
 The festival organisers say (according to Google Translate): “Holidays, after which return not only rested, but inspired, met new friends, experienced many first-time, expanded

Soria Gathering

26 June - 30 June
Norway

Soria Gathering is an electronic dance music festival in the midnight sun of the spectacular Norwegian islands.
The organizers say: “A pilgrimage to the north, where the sun never sets”. “We consider our dance floors as core elements of the festival journey. There will be fire, there will be a

Earth Garden TBC

30 June - 30 June
Malta

Earth Garden is a chance to head to Malta and rock if for a long weekend.
The festival organizers say: “Celebrate music, diversity and life at Earth Garden Festival, the music festival that kicks off your summer buzz and guarantees loads of fun at one of Europe’s top tourist destination. It

Sacred Earth Gathering TBC

30 June - 30 June
England

Sacred Earth Gathering aims to heal the world – if only that could be done by closing the eyes and tuning into the heart… The festival organisers say: ‘IT’S TIME to come together to remember who we are and why we are here.
Crops not shops sacred earth roots and culture gather

Where the Sheep Sleep TBC

30 June - 30 June
Netherlands

Where the Sheep Sleep is a Burning Man event.
The participants make the event what it is. That means YOU are in charge of your own experience! It is an opportunity for everyone to be the most amazing and unexpected version they can be! The festival organisers say: “Where The Sheep Sleep is mor

Wildheart Gathering TBC

30 June - 30 June
Czech Republic

A summer solstice gathering with music, movement and herbalism.
The organisers say: ‘We invite you to another Beautiful Gathering. If you love connecting with nature, learning about wild herbs, deepening your connection with yourself and others, being fully present, sitting around the fire und

July

Bear Stone Festival

02 July - 05 July
Croatia

The Bear Stone Festival is set in a stunning location on the river banks of Mrežnica in Croatia.
Prepare for your perception of life to change as you lose track of time in this colourful vibrant dreamland of colour, music, and art. The organizers say: “Welcome to Bear Stone Festival the first of

Natural High Healing Festival

02 July - 05 July
Finland

The Natural High Healing Festival will be held in Narvilinna, Finland.
As you can guess from the name, alcohol and drugs aren’t welcome; instead, you’re invited to fly high with the power of love and nature. The organisers say: “Natural High Healing Festival was born out of pure lo

Rampage Open Air

02 July - 05 July
Belgium

Rampage is the biggest drum and bass and dubstep party in the universe!
Experience two days of the best of bass music in the heart of Belgium. The festival organisers say: “More than 30 artists will be shaking the arena to its very foundations, with, for the very first time, a fully dedicated Ramp

Surya Spirits Festival

03 July - 06 July
Belgium

Surya Spirits Festival is a trance-fusion of dance and well-being located in the endless woods of The Ardennes.
The festival organizers say: “Surya SpiritS Festival is a trance-fusion of dance and well-being. This daytime family friendly festival is located in a gorgeous natural setting near G

Third Eye Festival

03 July - 06 July
Germany

Third Eye Festival is an electronic music festival south of Berlin in the forest.
The festival organisers say: ‘Immerse yourself in a curated selection of Techno/Deep Techno & Ambient/Experimental DJs and Live performances, as our festival invites you on a transformative musical odyssey th

Wasteland Summerfest

Wasteland Summerfest

04 July - 04 July
Netherlands

Wasteland Summerfest is a very unusual festival – Post-Apocalyptic dress code mandatory!
The organisers say: ‘Dive into the festival’s Post-Apocalyptic theme and dance like there is no tomorrow! Summerfest is created for those who dare to be who they want to be… celebrating freedom!&

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Lithica Gathering

06 July - 12 July
Norway

Here’s something unique: rewilding humans 🙂 The organisers say: “Who among us has not thought from time to time how much more fulfilling and fun it would be to live as a clan where we share skills, stories, songs, laughter, tears, meals, chores and so much more with a multi-generation

Masters Of Puppets Open Air Festival

06 July - 13 July
Czech Republic

Despite the sinister sci-fi sounding name, the Masters Of Puppets Open Air Festival seems to be rather benevolent creatures who go in for sustainability, charity and musical vibrations.
The team behind the festival consists of three Viennese event and music labels – Kodama, Psygsichta and Mas

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Ecstatic Dance Festival Holland

07 July - 12 July
The Netherlands

Ecstatic Dance Festival Holland invites you to find your rhythm and get down in the low countries..
 The festival organisers say: “Step into a field of connection. A place where dance and silence, expression and surrender, movement and stillness come together. During this 6-day journey we i

Nowhere Festival

07 July - 12 July
Spain

A Burning Man event.
What happens at Nowhere? A lot of things! Basically, what happens and what is there is what you bring with YOU, what YOU want to share. And, what the other participants want to share. This can be an art project, performance project, innovation project, workshop, event, art-car,

Manas Festival

08 July - 13 July
Hungary

Manas Festval is a psytrance event in Hungary with yoga, meditation and miscellaneous spirituality thrown in.
And there’s a lake.   The festival organisers say: ‘Following the ideology behind our festival name “Manas” (in the Indian mind structure ) the deep intelligence or

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Slot Art Festival

08 July - 12 July
Poland

The Slot Art Festival is held inside the compound of an old monastery giving a surreal, timeless backdrop to all the great art installations and music held over the 5 days.
There are elements of punk rock, Christian spirituality and alternative culture in this festival. The festival organisers say:

Body Love Festival

09 July - 13 July
Germany

Body Love Festival features ecstatic dance, contact improv and twerk/yoga with live music sets in a country setting.
The festival organisers say: ‘A weekend dedicated to movement, connection, and community. Just 90 minutes from Berlin, join us at “Wir bauen Zukunft”—a former Botanic Gard

Electric Love Festival

09 July - 11 July
Austria

Electric Love Festival is Austria’s premier electronic music festival.
Drawing in more than 190 massive acts over three days, this festival is one of the biggest electronic music events in the world. Dance the night away in the picturesque Austrian countryside. The festival organisers say: “One

Into the Woods Festival

09 July - 11 July
Sweden

Into the Woods Festival is a magic little event deep in the Swedish forest.
The festival organisers say: ‘Into the Woods is an off-grid festival deep inside the Swedish forest. The landscape is natural with a beautiful little lake as the backdrop for the stage. We strive to make the festival a

Kosmos Festival

09 July - 12 July
Finland

Kosmos Festival is an extremely popular electronic music fest in the Finnish nature.
The festival organizers say: “Kosmos Festival is a gathering of a wide variety of people. The program offers anything from wild drum’n’bass and techno to all kinds of psytrance and, of course, our national

Ritual Gatherings

10 July - 12 July
Bulgaria

Ritual Gatherings is a small electronic music festival on the beach in Bulgaria.
  The festival organisers say: ‘Ritual Gatherings is an intimate beach festival from friends for friends where music, art, food and mindfulness blend into an unforgettable Ritual. An unmatched experience on C

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Giocosamente Playfulness Festival

14 July - 19 July
Italy

A festival of playfulness!
The festival organisers say: “Find your playfulness at Giocosamente Playfulness Festival, taking place in the picturesque Sabina area in Italy. Immerse yourself in a meeting of creative playfulness and spontaneous kindness, set amidst the beauty of nature. This vibra

hungary contact improvisation festival

Hungarian Contact Improvisation Festival

14 July - 28 July
Hungary

A cosy contact improvisation festival in Hungary for just 60 dancers.
The organisers say: “We will celebrate Contact Improvisation and deepen together into our practise during 6 days surrounded by nature. This is an opportunity to gather the hungarian community and to welcome international dan

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Intimacy Summer Camp

14 July - 27 July
Sweden

💖 Welcome to Intimacy Summer Camp 2024…💖 A relational playground dedicated to the exploration of Intimacy, Embodiment, and Community!
  What would be possible if you had 2 weeks to fully experience yourself as a loving, relational being — surrounded by a supportive group of fellow

The Netherlands Contact Improvisation Festival

14 July - 19 July
Netherlands

The Netherlands Contact Improvisation Festival is a chance to do some CI early in the year.
The festival organisers say: ‘By organizing the Festival and the Gathering, we aim to make this wonderful dance form accessible for dancers to make a deeper dive into it. Additionally, we aim to provide

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Buddhafield Festival

15 July - 19 July
England

With 4000 people, Buddhafield hits a sweet spot between a small, cosy festival and an event big enough to have a lot going on.
Infused with the philosophy of Buddhism, this is a very conscious festival without alcohol or drugs. The festival organizers say: “Buddhafield Festival is a joyful gat

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Caia Tribe Gathering

15 July - 19 July
Germany

The CAIA academy invites up to 300 people to celebrate life, nature, and the joy of being together with people at the Lebensgarten Steyerberg, one of the oldest eco-villages in Germany.
The ‚CAIA Tribe Gathering‘ represents holistic awareness, community, creativity, sensitivity, authenticity, se

Taboo Festival (Berlin)

15 July - 19 July
Germany

Taboo Festival is a sex-positive event held in Berlin and also in England a bit later in the summer.
The festival organisers say: ‘Come and join us on this joyous ride of all things dark and sexy. This is a space to bring forward and celebrate all that society tells you just isn’t right abou

Beat-Herder Festival

16 July - 19 July
UK

Beat-Herder is an annual summer festival, which has been running since 2006.
The festival covers several musical genres including breakbeat, dub, reggae, dubstep, techno, house, drum and bass, folk, dance-punk, and psychedelic rock.  The festival organizers say: “Beat-Herder is different from oth

Electric Castle Festival

16 July - 19 July
Romania

Electric Castle is a five-day electronic music festival that takes place in the Transylvanian domain of Banffy Castle.
Explore the unique Romanian sights by day and catch major electronic acts by night. They have some big names for 2021! The festival organisers say: “An eclectic line-up mixed

Yaga Gathering

16 July - 20 July
Lithuania

The Yaga Gathering is a psychedelic open-air gathering held in Lithuania each year.
The festival first started in 2003 and has slowly grown since then. It’s the usual New Age and pagan themes with a total absence of advertisement or brand names. The Yaga Gathering is a combination of alternati

Festival at the Edge

17 July - 19 July
UK

Festival at the Edge is the oldest storytelling festival in England.
There’s plenty to get involved with – workshops and informal music sessions, as well as all the fantastic storytelling performances through music, comedy and arts. The festival organisers say: ‘Tremendous tales, f

Road Junky Festival of Creativity Contact Improvisation Workshops

17 July - 26 July
in the hills of the Czech Republic

The Road Junky Festival of Creativity organizers say: “Acro-yoga – chi kung – spoken word readings – contact improvisation – percussion – fire making – freeing the voice – creative writing – physical theatre – massage – mantra singing – the joy of dance – storytelling

Stainsby Festival

17 July - 19 July
UK

Stainsby Festival has been going strong for 50 years!
This is a live music festival that offers music, crafts stalls, entertainment for children, workshops, storytelling, theatre, film, philosophy, and poetry. For beer lovers, there is a real ale bar featuring local beers. Camping on-site is availa

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The Road Junky Festival of Creativity

17 July - 26 July
in the hills of Czech Republic

The Festival of Creativity is a different kind of festival.
There are just 125 places available and all the food is included over the week of camping in the forested hills of the Czech Republic. All day long you make creative workshops ranging from dance to shiatsu to fire making, and all night you

Borderland

20 July - 26 July
Sweden

Borderland is a festival gathering sustained by co-creators rather than spectators.
A place to be and basic amenities are provided, but otherwise, hugs are the only currency. It’s very hard to get a place, however, and a lottery is held usually in February to see who gets to buy a ticket…

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Polifonic Festival

22 July - 26 July
Italy

Polifonic offers the best in electronic music whilst promoting diversity, internationality and positive communities in Italy.
The festival organisers say: ‘Polifonic is the place where sounds come to life blending in harmony with the territory and giving shape to multiple sensory textures. We

Feel Festival

23 July - 26 July
Germany

Feel Festival is a music-focused festival but many other activities like yoga, guided meditations, and art workshops are being offered.
They even have a half-pipe for skateboarding! The festival area is surrounded by beautiful beaches so you can always try water sports as well. The festival organize

Just Love Festival (Experience the Spirit of India)

24 July - 29 July
Germany

Just Love Festival is a celebration of yoga and everything Indian….in Germany!
The festival organizers say: “The Just Love Festival promotes compassionate and sustainable living. The celebration of life and the awakening of Divine Love is at the heart of our festival. It is a transformative

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Ozora Psychedelic Festival

24 July - 04 August
Hungary

Ok, Ozora is a big festival and mostly we’re about small events and gatherings on this site but as long as you don’t think psytrance music should have remained in the 20th century and would rather listen to music that sounds good even when you’re not on drugs, then you might enjoy

Castlefest Netherlands

Castlefest

30 July - 02 August
Netherlands

Castlefest is the Fantasy festival of the Netherlands.
Enter a different world at this unique festival! The organisers say: ‘A fest for young and old, where, as soon as you enter the gates, you find yourself in the Other World. Castlefest is a total experience with lots of music, fantasy write

Fengaros Festival

30 July - 01 August
Cyprus

Fengaros Festival is a summer experience of wonder and creativity in the Mediterranean village of Kato Drys on Cyprus.
The workshops range from awakening inner rhythm, voice exploration training, modal music composition and improvisation, The organizers say: “Fengaros hosts annual workshops in the

Rumble dance festival in the UK

Rumble Festival - Part 1&2

30 July - 10 August
UK

Rumble Festivals are two long weekends of sound inspired movement and dance in the South of England.
The annual event features plenty of opportunities to dance and explore with a variety of teachers, workshops and activities. The event is also drug and alcohol free! A dance festival with contact imp

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The Green Gathering - The Originial Off-Grid Festival

30 July - 02 August
UK

The Green Gathering is an alternative festival par excellance powered by alternative energy (wind and sun) and featuring a plethora of alternative culture with acoustic music, workshops, skill sharing, radical cinema and the usual totems of a stone circle and faerie glade.
Yes, there will be people

Wilderness Festival

30 July - 02 August
England

Don’t let the name fool you, as from what we can tell this festival is set on making sure you’re entertained by far more than just falling pine cones and chattering squirrels.
This seems to be a somewhat high-end festival. Take a look at their video to see if it blows your skirt up: The

World Yoga Festival

30 July - 02 August
UK

The World Yoga Festival invites you to go deeper into your yoga journey.
The World Yoga Festival organizers say: “Four rejuvenating days incorporating yoga asana from many different lineages, pranayama, meditation, non-duality, Ayurveda, chanting, kirtan, wisdom talks and music concerts in a

Agape Zoe Corfu Summer Festival TBC

31 July - 31 July
Greece

The Agape Zoe Festival has all the usual yoga, ecstatic dance etc but by the sea… The organizers say: “We love life.
A sacred and blissful community, a place to rest and breathe deeply, a peaceful space to truly connect to yourself and others. Start your day with an energizing yoga session.

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Art Baer Burn TBC

31 July - 31 July
Germany

Art Baer is a regional burn that focuses on, well, art… The organisers say: ‘Art has always been an integral part of all Burn-Events.
Strictly speaking since Larry Harvey burned the first wooden effigy in 1986 on Baker Beach in San Francisco. ART BAER is a magical event that is all about

Ecstatic eXperience Festival TBC

31 July - 31 July
Italy

A Journey through Free Movement, Presence and Connections.
An eXperience of Transformation and Growth. The festival organisers say: ‘Freedom in Connection: five days of boundless movement, mindful presence and authentic relationships. Ecstatic eXperience 2025 invites you to honour life, deepen

Exit Festival TBC

31 July - 31 July
Serbia

Exit Festival is Serbia’s biggest and best event.
Twice voted as ‘Best Major European Festival’, what started as a student fight for democracy and freedom has now evolved into an epic summer music festival. The festival organisers say: “EXIT is an award-winning summer music festival that tak

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Kolorádó TBC

31 July - 31 July
Hungary

Kolorádó is a unique festival – a no signal place in nature!
Switch off and enjoy. The festival organisers say: ‘Kolorádó is a vision of a joyful here and now. A picture of a small world, unlike anything else, yet within reach, close to Budapest, in the embrace of the mountains. A fe

Mitäs Mitäs Mitäs Festival TBC

31 July - 31 July
Finland

Mitäs Mitäs Mitäs Festival is a colorful, fun festival full of live music, art, dance and creativity.
They offer amazing workshops, community artwork, and performances. This is the perfect summer festival to make genuine long-lasting connections with like-minded people and express your known and

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Noisily Festival TBC

31 July - 31 July
England

We’ve come a long way from the big raves of the early 90’s.
The music has evolved, the decor is mindblowing and there are festivals like Noisily where you can dance to electronic music without being busted by the police in the early hours of the morning. The organizers say: “Noisil

PachaCanta Festival TBC

31 July - 31 July
Italy

Panchatantra Festival is a beautiful way to connect with some lovely Italians!
The festival organisers say: ‘Pachacanta was born in Tuscany in 2018 and is Italy’s first medicine music festival, originally called Bosco/Armonie inCanto. It emerged from the vision of a group of friends dreaming

The Spirit Of Awen

31 July - 09 August
England

The Spirit Of Awen is a druid and pagan gathering.
This gathering will give you the chance to indulge yourself with workshops by the fire, get inspired and dance. The organizers say : “All of the lesser spotted magical folk of Awen are already hard at it so that camp can happen, creating the s

Warsaw Flow Contact Improv Festival TBC

31 July - 31 July
Poland

Warsaw Flow is Poland’s main contact improvisation festival and is one of the most dynamic CI events in Europe.
The Warsaw Flow organizers say : “In our festival  we want to: – use dancing as a tool to work on your own personal process of development – prepare a performanc

August

European Yoga Festival

01 August - 09 August
France

The European Yoga Festival is every yogi’s dream a festival of all things yoga.
This yoga festival explores the kundalini yoga teachings as taught by yogi Bhajan. The teachers are world class and have professional experience providing an abundance of knowledge and expertise to assist you in de

European Juggling Convention Spain

European Juggling Convention

02 August - 10 August
Portugal

The European Juggling Convention is the largest juggling meeting in the world!
Everyone is welcome with plenty on offer for jugglers and circus enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. The organisers say: ‘Each year, the meeting is held in a different European city, so its itinerant nature gives

MO:DEM Festival (Momento Demento)

03 August - 09 August
Croatia

Modem Festival has been going strong for years, and still on its way towards creating an unforgettable psychedelic experience.
The organizers say: “A positive, festive and persevering spirit was the thing that kept us pushing. Let’s keep it that way! In cooperation with our DeltaProcess

The Karlsøy Festival

04 August - 09 August
Norway

The Karlsoy Festival is held on an island in Norway and celebrates art, dance and alternative culture.
Karlsøya – Land of the free from digitalaksjon on Vimeo. The festival organisers say: ‘The Karlsøy Festival is a celebration of resistance to a society where the most important values

Healing Festival

05 August - 09 August
Czech Republic

The Healing Festival is a 5 day hippie festival of wellness, bliss and transformation.
This festival has over 150 workshops, music concerts, yoga, cold therapy, ecstatic dance, ceremonies, and rituals with healing music and dance, and even a designer marketplace to explore. It promises to be a festi

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Ancient Trance Festival

06 August - 09 August
Germany

Ancient Trance Festival is a celebration of ancient music fused with electronic music.
The festival organisers say: “For us, “Ancient Trance” means inviting cultural diversity and preserving music as a handmade cultural technique. The sound of the Jaw Harp, as one of the oldest ins

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Free Tree Open Air Festival

07 August - 09 August
Austria

Free Tree Open Air Festival is a bit more mainstream culture (alcohol, bands on stage) than many of the small festivals that we include on our calendar but hey, each to their own..
A friend described the festival as: “A Green Event with lots of different Music Acts of all genres, poetry Slam,

Ecstatica Festival

08 August - 11 August
Austria

An ecstatic dance festival held in a ecovillage.
The organizers say: “Experience the magic of a 4 day immersive festival. Located in Ecovillage Hainburg on the border of Austria and Slovakia. Ecstatica offers an enchanting blend of Ecstatic Dance, breathwork, live music, embodied movement, educati

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Boomtown Fair - Chapter 5 Radical Design

12 August - 16 August
England

Boomtown is an English festival with an anarchic creative spirit and its own mythology surrounding each year’s edition.
Conceptualised as a city with its own politics and cultural evolution, those attending the festival are residents of Boomtown and have a part to play in its unfolding narrati

Mumush World

12 August - 17 August
Romania

What is the Mumush World?
We’ve looked at the website and still don’t really know. Someone needs to go and tell us what it’s all about 🙂 The organizers say: “The mumus is a kind of demon that is used to incite fear in children in order to behave. It is all those old fears [...

Roztoč Fest

13 August - 17 August
Czech Republic

Roztec Fest is a festival of flow arts and live music.
The festival organizers say: “Come to Roztoč- the festival for circus artists, fire dancers, actors and performance artists in general” “We’ve got both live music and DJs, lots of workshops, multiple huge shows, all-night firejams,

Sensuality Festival

15 August - 22 August
Czech Republic

Have you ever thought about going to a tantra festival but it seemed a bit too mystical?
Have you ever thought about going to a sex-positive festival but it seemed a bit too kinky? Would you like to go to a festival that address sexuality, body awareness and communication in relationships? Then chec

New Healing Festival

17 August - 23 August
Germany

New Healing Festival is an alternative  family-friendly festival.
The festival organizers say: “The magic continues… At the New Healing Festival, you can expect a week full of music, art and inspiration. In a unique atmosphere, a varied program of meditation, yoga, philosophy, wellness and

Positive Trace Festival

19 August - 23 August
Denmark

Positive Trace Festival is an event celebrating ecosystems and sustainable farming while having a great time… The festival organisers say: ‘The mission of the Positive Trace Festival is to inspire and empower environmental action by uniting people in the restoration and preservation of o

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Green Man Festival

20 August - 23 August
UK

Green Man is an alternative music festival set in Wales ‘where mystical ley lines meet amid ancient Welsh oak trees’.
It’s primarily a place to catch great concerts and recent years have seen the likes of Fleet Foxes, PJ Harvey, Father John Misty… There are up to 1500 multi-a

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Sun & Moon Family Wellness Festival

24 August - 31 August
UK

Sun & Moon festival began in 2015.
A family wellness festival with the focus on activities and workshops for both adults and children, with a good dose of fun thrown in. Live music every day, DJ’s, poetry, talks and much more come together in this immense week of wonder and creativity. The

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The Intimate Revolution

26 August - 29 August
Germany

The Intimate Revolution is a sex-positive festival focused on consent, empathy and connection.
They declare their is ‘to end loneliness and bad sex.’ Much like the Festival of Sensuality… The festival organisers say: ‘We believe that love involves more than the chase for the

Between the Trees Festival

27 August - 30 August
UK

Between the Trees Festival has the unusual mission of combining festival vibes with nature and science awareness.
  The festival organisers say: ‘With its unique theme of nature & science, the festival aims to reconnect people to the natural world. It features a blend of original indi

Evolve Festival

27 August - 30 August
Germany

Evolve Festival is a transformative weekend where yoga, personal growth and holistic ceremonies meet music, dance and festival vibes.
The organisers say: ‘Evolve’s vision is to create events that promote personal growth, self-discovery, a deeper connection to oneself and the world around us.

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Lost Village

27 August - 30 August
UK

Lost Village is an intimate festival which takes place in an abandoned forest – let your curiosity run free!
The organisers say: ‘As you navigate through a network of winding pathways; derelict houses, overgrown courtyards, dilapidated streets and an abandoned airport all lie ahead. Once

Shambala Festival

27 August - 30 August
UK

The Shambala Festival looks determined to be the Midlands of England’s most diverse gathering.
People of all ages are welcome, families are encouraged, and young children are promised an experience akin to flying through Neverland. We’ll let their video take it from here: The organisers

Yoga del Mar Spirit Festival

27 August - 30 August
Spain

Yoga del Mar Festival brings together the alternative culture of Mallorca into one beautiful event.
The festival organisers say: ‘Yoga del Mar, is an island yoga studio, located right by the sea. Our heart calling is to raise awareness through our Festival providing conservation, protection an

Maui Waui Festival

28 August - 30 August
UK

Maui Waui is a 3 day and 4 night international festival of music, performance and arts.
The festival organisers say: ‘Maui Waui focuses on an all welcoming family feel with lots to do for kids and adults, from watching world class bands, full circus shows in a dedicated circus tent, big bass d

European Ecovillage Gathering TBC

31 August - 31 August
Hungary

The European Ecovillage Gathering brings together everyone who has the dream of living another kind of life aligned with their own values, an appreciation of nature and the strength of community.
The organizers say: “In a world rushing towards a destructive “progress”, slowing down is

LoveJam Campout TBC

31 August - 31 August
UK

The LoveJam Campout community describes themselves as a nationwide family on a mission to inspire creativity, sobriety & positive transformation for people, community & planet.  The festival organizers say:  “For over half a decade we have been bringing like-minded humans together in the

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Muzika Organika Cacao Dance Festival TBC

31 August - 31 August
Slovenia

Muzika Organika Cacao Dance Festival is set in beautiful Slovenia and offers you the chance to come together, to dance, to make yoga and….drink hot chocolate with spiritual cliches 🙂 The festival organisers say: ‘Step into a transformative experience where music, dance, voice, embodim

New Earth Festival TBC

31 August - 31 August
Ireland

The New Earth Festival is a hippie festival in Ireland with the usual honouring Mother Earth vibe.
The organizers say: “New Earth is an Independent Sovereign Collective. Creating Space for Arts, Music and connection to mother earth. New Earth host concious Gatherings around Ireland, UK and Europe,

The Healing Spirit Festival TBC

31 August - 31 August
Ireland

The Healing Spirit Festival is a holistic festival with live music in the beautiful backdrop of the Lakelands in Cavan.
Enjoy an event with arts and crafts, amazing food, and music as you dance and connect with like-minded people. This festival provides a space to heal beautifully through restorativ

The VemVem Festival TBC

31 August - 31 August
Switzerland

At the VemVem festival you get the chance to dance Brazilian forro surrounded by Swiss Alps.
It’s a cute concept even if most Brazilians have never known such temperatures… The festival organizers say: “Vem Vem Festival is located in the Melchtal Valley, surrounded by nature. It has an

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Tribal Gathering TBC

31 August - 31 August
Czech Republic

A cute little festival in a church in a forest… The Tribal Gathering organisers say: ‘Come join us in our secret, sacred forest for an adventure into music, wellbeing, friendships and so much more.
Our program includes musicians from Argentina, India, Australia and Europe who will take y

September

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Kama Etna Festival

01 September - 06 September
Italy

Kama Etna Festival is held on the island of Sicily in the autumn!
  Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da Kāma Etna Festival (@kamaetna) The festival organisers say: ‘Kāma Etna Festival is born from a heartfelt desire to create a magical space where individuals

Own Spirit Festival

02 September - 07 September
Spain

Back when we were young and frying our brains on liquid LSD, trance music was all about the inner journey, turning the dance floor into one big shamanic space and seeing just how far you could push your consciousness.
Not many of us survived, unsurprisingly, and these days trance festivals often see

The Island Festival Croatia

The Island Festival

03 September - 07 September
Croatia

The Island Festival is a festival and at the same time a pretty expensive holiday with 700 other people on a Croatian island.
The organisers say: ‘An eclectic hotbed of sounds and spinners. If you sail from Sibenik out to the sea suddenly the Island of Obonjan appears out of nothing. A uniqu

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at.tension

03 September - 06 September
Germany

at.tension is an interdisciplinary theatre festival set across 100 hectares in Lärz, Germany.
  The organisers say: ‘..a unique location and extraordinary stage for a theatre festival, with its former aeroplane hangars and a landing strip, various circus tents..’ Learn more about a

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Space Safari

04 September - 07 September
Belgium

Space Safari almost certainly involves exploring your inner space in the Ardennes Forest with the help of some friendly chemicals.
The festival organisers say: ‘Come and discover the mesmerizing world of psychedelic trance music, expressive dance and visual wonders, we’re all set for a multi

Portugal Contact Festival

14 September - 19 September
Portugal

Portugal Contact Festival is a contact improvisation community music festival immersed in nature.  Enjoy the spontaneous jams, and get lost in the wave of movement in the outdoor dance space in the beauty of nature.
Prepare to let your mind, body, and soul align and dance on the beach and in the oc

Ada Divine Awakening Festival

15 September - 20 September
Montengegro

Ada Divine Awakening Festival  claims to be ‘a multidimensional experience….What other global events strive to achieve, Ada Divine Awakening delivered in full: a harmonious blend of workshops, lectures, concerts, and the magical energy of the location create a profound positive transfor

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Ecstatic Dance Festival Switzerland

25 September - 27 September
Switzerland

Deepen your connection with nature, your mind, and your body at the Ecstatic Dance Festival Switzerland.
Unleash your potential and find your tribe while exploring movement through workshops in yoga, ecstatic dance, healing massage, and live music. The festival organisers say: “I feel much gra

Ecstatic Dance Festival

27 September - 02 October
Cyprus

Ecstatic Dance Festival features free-form conscious dance in a family atmosphere.
Melt boundaries and expand your creativity with Ecstatic Dance teachers and musicians over 6 enchanting days on the lovely island of Cyprus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUrwpE-4Feg&t=6s The festival organiser

Conscious Camp TBC

30 September - 30 September
UK

Conscious Camp is a gathering of 200 people in Wales who come together for music, workshops and community vibes.
The festival organizers say: “This is a magical place where magical things happen.” “If you have never been before then you are in for a heartwarming, nurturing, healing experience.

Microburn TBC

30 September - 30 September
UK

The MicroBurn is a not-for-profit community that is inspired by Burning Man principles.
The festival organisers say: “We MicroBurners like to enjoy ourselves. We cannot deny that we have loads of fun. However, we are also very aware of the impact we, as human beings, make on the environment, a

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Vesuvius Contact Festival TBC

30 September - 30 September
Italy

Jam every night at Vesuvius Contact Festival!
You will cultivate a greater connection to your body with workshops teaching floorwork, communication, transition, and falling, amongst other contemporary contact improvisation practices. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of contact improvisation with a com

October

Scottish International Storytelling Festival

21 October - 31 October
UK

If you like storytelling and you like Scotland then the Scottish International Storytelling Festival could be for you.
The organizers say: “ Welcome to the world’s largest celebration of storytelling anchored in Scotland, a nation of storytellers. Join us this autumn as we invite everyone to

Festivals in 2027



July

Dreamersland Festival

14 July - 18 July
Poland

Dreamsland is a festival based on art, nature and personal transformation.
  The festival organisers say: ‘We go beyond the traditional concept of a festival. Our celebration of transformational art, a five-day Collective Retreat, will take you on a journey through picturesque landscapes

Boom Festival

18 July - 25 July
Portugal

The Boom Festival is a legend on the alternative festival circuit.
It’s held every two years by a lake in Portugal and mixes up visual arts, street theater, psychedelic performances, fire dances and just about anything you can think of. Boom festival has a countercultural vibe encouraging the