Rainbow Gatherings are not festivals.
They’re intentional gatherings of all kinds of people who come together for a month somewhere in nature to cook together, sing around the fires, make workshops, share experiences and generally come together as ‘a family’.
Some people see the Rainbow Gatherings as a manifestation of a new consciousness as a tribe of many colours gathers to bring in a New Age upon the earth, fulfilling ancient Hopi Indian prophecies.
Others see it as an opportunity to hang out in nature for a month and have a great time.
Either way the Rainbow Gatherings are unique events in that there’s no commerce of any kind, no alcohol, and there’s nobody in charge. As is often heard in the Rainbow: ‘if you see a job – it’s yours!’
Rainbow Gatherings usually last for a month (a cycle of the moon) and are held all over the world and are particularly strong in Europe. There are regional Rainbows in many countries and also a European Rainbow Gathering which moves country each year.
Here is a book about the Rainbow Gatherings in Europe with some chapters online.
Rainbow Gatherings in 2025
We’ve summarised here some rumours about gatherings but make no promises for where, when, what or how they will be! You may need to register at the forums to see the info…more gatherings coming soon – check for updates!
And be aware that there are no official organisers in Rainbow Gatherings and anyone can post info on a potential gathering which might not always be accurate…
April
Portugal Rainbow Gathering 29 March – 26 April
A popular Rainbow Gathering in recent years as everyone from northern Europe emerges from winter.
Israel Rainbow Gathering 30 March – 26 April
Is it really the time to sing for peace around the fire with genocide going on nearby? Maybe.
Italian Rainbow Gathering 5 – 21 April
The Gathering will be somewhere in Central Italy.
Lithuania Rainbow Gathering for Preserving Forests
How does one preserve forests by holding a Rainbow Gathering? No idea. But you might find out if you go. Or not..
May
June
Central European Singing Rainbow Gathering 27 May – 25 June
In the mountains of Slovenia. In this Rainbow they really sing. You know, unlike in all the other Rainbow Gatherings…
European Healing Gathering in Poland 25 June – 24 July
For the first time the Europe-wide Rainbow Family is invited to go without nicotine and caffeine together…
July
Belgian Rainbow Gathering 25 June – 24 July
Getting ready for the European Rainbow Gathering…
August
European Rainbow Gathering in Belgium – not sure of dates yet.
Everyone’s wondering who in their right mind would try to send a few thousand hippies to one of the smallest countries in Europe to make a Rainbow but hey, the Great Spirit moves in mysterious ways..
Turkish Rainbow Gathering 23 August – 21 September
September
Balkan Rainbow Gathering 21 September – 21 October
In Albania or Montenegro. Maybe even Kosovo.
And though it’s not a Rainbow Gathering we, the team behind this site, also run the Road Junky Festival of Creativity (18-27 July, 2025 in the Czech Republic) which also has loads of music around the fire, creative workshops etc
Likewise for the Sahara retreats in Morocco each winter..
Oh and here is an incomplete list of Rainbow Gatherings around the world, too.