Lovefest Golden Bay NZ 2026

Lovefest is returning this coming summer, a celebration of connection to nature, music, and magic in the magnificent heart of Golden Bay. Our vibrant festival comes alive in the soul-nourishing calm of the Tui Events Park, surrounded by the Abel Tasman National Park, near an amazing beach for swimming.

Lovefest is about Love for self, community, and planet earth. A multigenerational clear heart-centered village where— children, teens, elders, and everyone in between. A place where dance, music, creativity, healing, and connection come alive.

We (Lovefest crew alongside Embodied Freedom & younger generation from the SoulHum Team) want to celebrate connection, creativity, and conscious living with you.
We have a limited amount of tickets due to the beautiful venue that is in Nature and part of a community.  Especially if you want a camping spot get in early.

• Incredible workshops and artists performances to be announced soon
• Ecstatic Dance, Embodied Freedom Movement
• Live DJs (Resonate + more)
• Transformational Breathwork
• Yoga and Kirtan
• Fire spinning, drumming circles & jam sessions
• Healing Zone & nourishing workshops
• Market stalls
• Children activities
• SoulHum Cafe with delicious plant-based kai to purchase
• Acoustic & electronic music Jamming and performing on the wooden stage
• Connection, collaboration & the joy of community

HERE IS THE PROGRAM

Why co-create a conscious festival?
Because together we can create a culture of kindness, respect, and freedom that lasts long in your heart after the music stops, and the guitar keeps playing and we sit by the fire together to remember community.

Bring your song, your dance, your gifts, Lovefest is co-created by everyone who shows up with intention and connection and love

Here is a video from a previous Lovefest event:

CAMPING AND FACILITIES

Please note there is a small amount of camping available onsite, once this is sold out, multi day ticketholders will need to source their own accommodation locally. 

• Access to toilets, and drinking water
• On-site parking provided with a car pass only. We encourage carpooling where possible to reduce environmental impact onsite.
• Please bring ALL your own camping equipment, incl eating utensils, and everything you will need to be comfortable.
• Sorry, no dogs, or personal campfires/firepits
• Important: BYO cups plates, bowls and cutlery (washing station available)

FOOD & DRINKS

• Food and drinks vendors will be serving plant based food, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
• You are also welcome to BYO food and non-alcoholic drinks (please remember to plan ahead to bump out all your own waste)

VEHICLES

We encourage carpooling where possible to reduce environmental impact onsite.
There is space for campervans and caravans, register these when booking your vehicle pass.

ENTRY AGREEMENT

• This is a sober event which enables us to create a safe space for all. This means no substances that impair cognition including no alcohol, cannabis, or drugs. This will also allow us to connect together with clarity and focused intention.
• This is a leave no trace event, which means you will need to bump out everything you bring, especially your rubbish
• Photography and video for promotional purposes will be taken respectfully.
• No Pets
• Dressing colourful (is recommended)

CONNECTION TO LAND

We acknowledge Manawhenua ki Mohua, the Iwi of Mohua Golden Bay, Naati Tama, Ngati Rarua, and Te Atiawa

LEAVE NO TRACE

We trust that you will all respect the environment, leave no trace and even better leave the place better than we found it. Minimise waste, take your waste back with you - THERE ARE NO BINS ONSITE. Practice Love for Planet Earth and plan ahead to take your rubbish with you when you leave.

LOCAL ACCOMODATION OPTIONS

Local Accommodation Links

VOLUNTEER 

If you'd like to volunteer, please apply here: www.lovefestaustralia.com/cocreators

COCREATOR APPLICATIONS

Calling artists, facilitators, or masseuses, please apply here: www.lovefestaustralia.com/cocreators