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The booch is brewing, the bass will be pumpin’ and your heart is about to burst open with new soulmate strangers – it’s festival time! Good’s top mindful festivals for summer 2020.
Resolution NYE Festival
DEC 30, 2019 – JAN 2, 2020 KUMEU SHOWGROUNDS, KUMEU Kids under 12 are free Give yourself the best chance to reach the height of health and happiness by starting the year connected and inspired at this alcohol- and drug-free festival – a safe haven to be. There is a massive line up of transformational workshops, yoga, meditations and inspirational knowledge sharing during the day, and an eclectic mix of local and international live musicians, and world-DJs throughout the night.
· Camping · Yoga · Barn raves · Elixir bar · Meditation · Dance therapy · Markets · World kitchen · Glow zone · Interactive art installations · Kids zone · Family entertainment · Ceremony · OM zone · Chill out realm · Waste free
Evolve Festival
JANUARY 24-26, 2020 FOUNDERS HERITAGE PARK, NELSON Where ancient traditions meet new expanded ways of thinking. Evolve Festival is situated in the heart of sunny Nelson amongst the historical buildings of Founders Heritage Park. The wellbeing of individuals, community and the planet is the intention of this family-friendly festival. Listen and share knowledge about sustainable living, hear inspirational leaders and visionary pioneers, plus enjoy performances by Knights of Dub Table, Niko Ne Zna, Prosad, Matiu Te Huki, Sika, Karen Hunter and more, as well as sound journeys, yoga and self-development workshops.
· Glamping options · Camping · Music · Entertainment · Yoga · Kids tent · Meditation · Workshops · Zero waste · Foodtrucks · Drug- and alcohol-free
NZ Spirit Festival
FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 1, 2020 TANGLEWOOD RETREAT, WAIMAUKU. Kids 12 and under are free Set in between the vines and woodlands this family-friendly, drug- and alcohol-free festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of wellbeing. NZ Spirit Festival is passionately grounded in the indigenous heritage of Aotearoa. Culture, community and environment form the founding principles of the event. This festival is inspired by the hugely successful Bali Spirit Festival and Byron Spirit Festival and, like those, NZ Spirit Festival 2020 will feature top local and international talent.
· Camping · Yoga · Meditation · Dance · Live music · Massages · Markets · World kitchen · Art installations · Kids zone · Family entertainment · Ceremony · Chill out realm · Waste free
Splore Festival 2020
21-23 FEBRUARY 2020, TAPAPAKANGA REGIONAL PARK
Kids under 12 free This three-day entertainment extravaganza is New Zealand’s top dress-up party. Situated on the beautiful shores of Tapapakanga regional park this music and arts festival encourages ‘Splorers’ to have an expansive view on reality, with infinite possibilities when expressing their creativity. Dance like no one’s watching to the eclectic line up of music from some of the world’s best bands, singers and DJs such as: Tiki, AW B, Andy JV, Aroha and King Kapisi. Explore the visual arts installations and performances along the arts trail, or nourish your mind, body, soul in the festival wellness zone. It’s more than a party, it’s a community.
· Kid friendly · Food stalls · Alcohol sold on site · Camping · Wellbeing zone · Kids zone · Arts trail
Wendy’s Wellness zone is back and bigger
There’s plenty of time for chill and body nourishing practices at Splore’s wellbeing zone, Wendy’s Wellness. Free workshops will be held daily throughout the day where Splorers can choose to try SUP yoga, laughter yoga, vinyasa flow, somatic yin, partner and acro yoga, as well as qi gong and a guided introduction to Indian head massage. New this year is Wendy’s Wellness After Dark which will be a dedicated chill-out zone for Splorers looking for some respite. There will be soundscapes, live music and DJs.