Lovefest Golden Bay NZ 2026

Lovefest is about Love for self, community, and earth, and is returning to New Zealand / Aotearoa in summer 2026

A chance to gather in one of the world's most beautiful areas in nature and community, nestled right next to the Abel Tasman National Park. We celebrate connection, creativity, and conscious living.

With moments that inspire self-awareness, community, and celebrating our authentic selves in many different ways. We are intentionally choosing to be Sober at this event so we are all on the same wavelength that enables deeper CONNECTION within ourselves, each other, and country.  A mix of live music around the fire and on stage, cultural performances, permaculture, holistic, relational and embodiment workshops, inspirational discussions, DJ’s and Conscious Dance and a whole lot of fun and magic including many surprises.

Lovefest Golden Bay is a collaboration between Embodied Freedom, SoulHum and Lovefest Australia. 

Embodied Freedom is a movement of people reclaiming & remembering community and this is a place where Lovefest and Embodied Freedom meets. With Embodied Freedom comes a multigenerational movement called SoulHum - a group of young people who will be joining in the co-creation of this event.

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.