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 [...] &

Escape winter and head to Goa for the Awaken as Love Tantra Festival!
The tantra festival orgnaisers say: ‘Welcome to this brand new Indian Tantra Festival – after 9 years of the original festival in Delhi we moved to Goa last year with great success – next to one of the best beaches in th

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

A tantra festival by the Caribbean in Tulum, Mexico!
The tantra festival organisers say: ‘Welcome to the Awaken as Love Tantra Festival in the Tulum Mexico – Our 2025 Festival dates are set! If you are ready to jump already we offering special super-earlybird discounted tickets now – this

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

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

The Ecstatic Dance Winter Festival is a unique opportunity to meet other free spirited dancers while it’s still cold outside…   The festival organisers say: ‘Welcome, this winter, we will create a heart-warming space full of dance and liveness.
– Every morning and evenin

Going deeper into intimacy and connection with the Awaken as Love Training in Bali, Indonesia!
The organisers say: ‘The Awaken as Love Initiation is a journey open to everyone – it begins with a choice to go on an adventure that will expand you beyond the boundaries of your current existence

Begin the spring in style with the Poland Tantra Festival!
Come and join our amazing team of Facilitators for the 2nd edition of an international POLAND TANTRA FESTIVAL! Brief summary of this next edition: 🫶 WHEN: 18 – 23rd March 2025 🫶 WHERE: (4 stars) Hotel Zamek Janów Podlaski �

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

A chance to find deeper connection… The organisers say: ‘The Awaken as Love Initiation is a journey open to everyone – it begins with a choice to go on an adventure that will expand you beyond the boundaries of your current existence.
What will it bring to you? More awareness, more lov

The European Tantra Festival will be held in a medieval castle this spring.
The festival organisers say: ‘A Celebration of Love, Connection & Transformation! Join us for the European Tantra Festival, hosted in the breathtaking Kasteel De Berckt, a 13th-century castle in Baarlo, Netherlands

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

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

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

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

The Portugal Tantra Festival aims to awaken the collective soul… The tantra festival organisers say: ‘In early summer 2025, the beautiful European hillsides of Quinta São José dos Montes will be transformed into a vibrant celebration of the best of Tantra and free natural living.
You w

Baltic Heart Tantra Festival is ‘deep in meditation, high in celebration’!
The tantra festival organisers say: ‘Immerse yourself in a variety of practices, including cutting-edge techniques that combine ancient wisdom with modern scientific understanding. Live music and vibrant dan

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

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

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.

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

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

The Corfu Tantra Festival invites you to go deeper on a beautiful Greek island!
The organisers say: ‘Calling all Tantrikas & Tantra-curious souls  Are you ready to awaken your senses, embody your pleasure, and step into your radiant power? Join us this summer at the Corfu Tantra Festival

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 &#

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

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

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

Intimate camps, inviting us to connect and explore through movement, intimacy & presence.
The organisers say: ‘Welcome to this special journey through 2 weekend camps in June, inviting us to spend a full weekend together, exploring and unravelling our layers through movement, sharing, rit

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

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

A festival of playfulness!
The festival organisers say: “Find your playfulness at Giocosamente Playfulness Festival, taking place from 28 June to 2 July 2023 in the picturesque Sabina area in Italy. Immerse yourself in a meeting of creative playfulness and spontaneous kindness, set amidst the

Tantra on a beach on a Greek island,..
what’s not to like?  Heart Tantra invites you to rejoice and recharge your batteries, combining Tantra practice and meditation with just chilling out with friends in the most magnificent beach of Lesbos island, Greece. We’ll be staying in Osho Afroz

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

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

5 days of joy with 25 international facilitators and the choice from 55 Workshops, 6 Temples, Concerts, Rituals in nature, Performances, Ecstatic Dance and a Special Solstice Celebration.
All breakfasts and 8 warm vegan meals included. After three joyful tantra festivals in the city of Amsterdam we

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

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

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

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

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

We know, England might not be top of your list when thinking about a festival by the beach but as little nature, as there is to find in the British isles, Devon has some of the best coastline and OceanFest is set against the surf and Atlantic skies.
The organisers say: “Warm sunny weather and

Butiba Festival is an opportunity to celebrate the summer solstice in style!
The festival organisers say: ‘True Celebration is born out of joy which is born deep within and then becomes a song, dance, laughter….and some tears of Gratitude. To be true, alive, shining in joy and love. WHER

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,

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

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 [.

Tantra festivals are on the rise in Europe and the XIII International Festival of Tantra, Conscious Sexuality and Relationship for Singles and Couples at the “Here and Now Center” in Poland is at the forefront of these.
The tantra festival organisers say: ‘Dear Participants! / Dear

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

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,

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

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

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

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 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

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

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!&

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.

No need to go all the way to the Amazon when Poland hosts the Festival of Shamanism & Ancestral Traditions!
The festival organisers say: ‘Welcome to the most amazing festival of the year! The 2nd International Festival of Shamanism and Ancestral Traditions at our “Here and Now”

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

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

The festival organizers say: “A yearly festival where people and dancers from all over the Netherlands and abroad are coming together to create a dancing community that explores and play with this beautiful art/dance form.” Learn more about Netherlands Contact Improvisation Festival.

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:

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Yoga Mela is an 8-day celebration full of inspiration, meaningful togetherness and a thriving learning towards a new humanity.
The festival offers over 150 programs including Satsang, authentic yoga, sacred music, workshops and much more. The highlights this year include concerts of Snatam Kaur, Mir

💖 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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…

The Awaken as Love Tantra Festival in the Netherlands!
“During your 5 day experience, you will be creating more intimacy in yourself, with life and in your relationships. You can choose to learn with Tantra Workshops, Biodanza Workshops, Yoga Classes, Active Meditations and Sharing Groups. Aft

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Gathering of Love and Connection.
Discover the Alchemy of Love Festival: A Heart-Centered Community Experience. Imagine a life where authenticity, openness, and honesty lead the way to true freedom, vitality, and connection. You are invited to join us for a 5 day transformational wonderland co-cre

Amber Burn is a mini-Burn inspired by Burning Man held at a secret location in Lithuania!
The Amber Burn organizers say: “Amber Burn is a regional Burning Man community gathering in Lithuania that is organized and run entirely by volunteers, following the ten principles of Burning Man. We all, inc

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

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 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

 Just Love Festival is a 10-day event that offers everything from music, yoga, meditation, holi, dance, inspiring talks and so much more.
The festival is purely vegan, alcohol-free, drug-free, and children-friendly.  The festival organizers say: “Just Love Festival aims to bring together people

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

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

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

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

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

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 : “This year’s SPIRIT OF AWEN CAMP will be held in the stunning countryside of Gloucestershire, 15 mins ou

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

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

Convento Festival is an intimate event held at a former monastery in Tuscany with just 80 places available!
  The festival organisers say: ‘Join us for a unique five-day retreat-style festival in Italy designed to slow you down and connect you deeply—with yourself and with others. With

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

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

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

For now, we don’t have any information on future editions of this event… Floating Castle Festival has puppet shows, circus performances, street and improvisational theater, poetry readings, film projections and workshops for adults and children… and of course: Music!
The organizers say: &#

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,

‘Traditional yoga, ancient wisdom, sacred ceremonies and divine music!
Join us this summer for a heartwarming, week-long festival at the beautiful Centre Lothlorien in the French countryside. The One Planet – One People Yoga Festival is a celebration of unity, peace, and inner growth. Each d

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

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

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 [...

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

Meadows in the Mountains is Bulgaria’s biggest alternative festival in their beloved Rhudope Mountains.
The festival organizers say: “Our family welcomes you back to the beautiful landscapes of Bulgaria to once again recreate the magic mystery and true sense of community that the festiva

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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,

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

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

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

Now France has its own tantra festival!
 The tantra festival organisers say: ‘For us, Tantra is a way to directly explore who we are in all our dimensions (body-soul-mind-energy). It invites us to return to ourselves, to our deepest essence, to the meaning of life—beyond the mind and the co

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 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

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

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

Space Safari almost certainly involves exploring your inner space in the Ardennes Foret with the help of some friendly chemicals.
The festival organisers say: ‘Dance through dimensions & explore the magic of mind expanding psytrance. We are set for a multi dimensional journey through expan

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

Surfana festival is a cosy little beach festival where you can even surf… The festival organisers say: ‘Surfana Festival: a weekend like no other!
Step into a world where nature, music, art, and food come together in perfect harmony. At Surfana Festival, the dunes become your stage, the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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