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 midsummer on June 21st […] » read more
(2020 dates to be confirmed) Sound and Silence Festival is a cozy little gathering with music, yoga and meditation in Portugal. The organisers say: “Welcome to the Sound & Silence Experience! We invite you to join us on an odyssey deep into the heart space, beyond the senses, into the precious nature of paradise and […] » read more
The Finki Open air festival is a 2 day event packed with loud music, eating and drinking. The organisers like to think it’s close to the spirit of Woodstock back in the 70s. The Finki Open Air Festival is held in the town of Finkenbach, Germany. Camping is included in the admission fee. To know […] » read more
(2020 dates to be confirmed) The Vici Fest is a where you can roll and tumble for four days of contact improvisation dance in south-east Spain. The Vici Festival envisions contact improvisation as a symbolic, creative practice that embraces equality and respect. The festival is open to dancers of every level who come willing to […] » read more
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 usual creativity, peace, alternative culture and sustainability. […] » read more
Good luck getting a ticket. The Secret Garden Party is a legendary annual arts and music festival that was supposed to have ended forever in 2017 but here it is back again. Tickets normally sell out within minutes. Learn more about The Secret Garden Party!
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, barrio.. Nowhere Festival is […] » read more
Borderland is a festival gathering sustained by co-creators rather than spectators, with a cap of 1500 people allowed this year. A place to be and basic amenities are provided, but otherwise, hugs are the only currency. It’s on every co-creator to arrive with all that they need for sleeping and eating, with an eager readiness […] » read more
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 alternative lifestyle, music and arts. Events […] » read more
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 love of bringing people together in the […] » read more
(2020 dates to be confirmed) Andancas translates as wanderings and the festival is a journey through dances of the world. It’s a participatory festival – you come, you dance. There are workshops on 50 different kinds of dance from celtic to partner dancing to African rhythms, as well as music and theatre. The festival organizers […] » read more
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 sing […] » read more