Early Birds Tickets launch 26th June 2025
Dear Yatrees, seekers, dreamers, dancers, and cosmic wanderers, welcome to a once-in-a-lifetime journey into sound, spirit, and sacred co-creation.
As the wheel turns toward our fourth gathering in the sacred Cobb Valley, we return not just to a gathering, but to a remembering. A remembering that we are One, born of the same Source, walking each other home. A return to ancient truths, timeless rhythms, and the infinite dance of life that flows through all of us, together.
In 2026, Yatra steps into a powerful new chapter. For the first time ever, we are honoured to collaborate in ritual with the visionary forces behind Mo:Dem Festival (Croatia). Together, we will co-create an experience unlike any before, merging the wild heart of Aotearoa with the world vision of psytrance culture.
Mo:Dem (Momento Demento) Festival stands as a global beacon of the underground psychedelic movement, renowned for its uncompromising curation, immersive stage architecture, and devotion to psytrance, Mo:Dem has redefined what a transformational music festival can be. Rooted deeply in nature and community, it draws thousands from across the world to experience its unique blend of auditory precision, artistic expression, and technological resonance.
https://modemfestival.com/
This Yatra 2026 edition is not just a festival, it is a movement, a pilgrimage, a world unto itself. To weave Mo:Dem’s legacy into the fabric of Yatra is a sacred privilege and a moment of convergence for the global tribe.
This year’s creative theme, Eternal Rememberings, invites us to honour what is already known deep in our bones. It’s a call to awaken ancestral memory, sacred connection, and the wisdom that lives within and around us.
Together, we will design and build a living temple of art, sound, wellness and ceremony, featuring a shared stage with Mo:Dem, expansive immersive visuals, and a host of surprises from both Yatra and Mo:Dem’s creative families. The result is a multidimensional experience rooted in unity, community, and co-creation, where every space is alive with intention, and every zone is a portal to transformation.
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Website: yatrafestival.co.nz
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LOCATION
Nestled within the mystical embrace of Cobb Valley, Golden Bay, New Zealand, amidst towering peaks and an untamed river, this pilgrimage to the festival captures the indescribable splendor of New Zealand.
WHAT AWAITS YOU AT YATRA 2026
Step into a realm where each zone is a gateway to transformation, carefully crafted to awaken your senses, deepen your presence, and connect you to something far greater than yourself. Here’s a glimpse of the worlds within Yatra:
CEREMONIES
Yatra is not just a festival — it is a ceremony in motion. The entire gathering is held as one continuous sacred ritual, woven with deep intention and care. We begin with an Opening Ceremony to ground ourselves, honour the land, and set a shared intention. At the midpoint, an Integration Ceremony invites reflection and inner anchoring, and we close with a powerful Closing Ceremony to express gratitude and release. Each day is thoughtfully curated to preserve the purity and potency of the transformative journey, with every program and offering designed to deepen connection, expand awareness, and restore balance. This is the spiritual heart of Yatra — where sacred rituals, cultural blessings, and prayerful gatherings connect us to the land (whenua), our roots (whakapapa), and each other.
4 ELECTRONIC & LIVE MUSIC STAGES
THE TEMPLE (MAIN STAGE)
Located in nature’s cradle is our sacred rave altar, reborn through a powerful collaboration with Mo:Dem Festival. It is where the heartbeat of Yatra roars. Prepare for a next-level psytrance experience with cutting-edge stage design, immersive visuals, and sonic journeys that guide you through night and day in ceremonial ecstasy. This is where you dance into transcendence under the open sky.
Styles: Progressive, Dark Progressive, Zenonesque, Psy-Tech, Full-On, Forest, Twilight, Dark Psy, Hi-Tech, Ecstatic Dance, Psy-Chill, and more
Offerings: Opening & Closing Ceremonies, integration ceremony, curated dance journeys from night into day and back again.
PULSE (TECHNO STAGE)
A deep, hypnotic descent into the underground. Here, deep techno, progressive beats, and experimental sound collide in a raw, immersive atmosphere. This is where shadow becomes sacred, and the dancefloor transforms into a space of primal rhythm, intimate ritual, and sonic alchemy. A tribute to the essence of house and techno, Pulse is carved into its own dimension, where stripped-back aesthetics, hypnotic grooves, and untamed energy converge. This zone celebrates the full spectrum of underground sound in its purest, most visceral form.
Styles: Deep Techno, Hypnotic Techno, Minimal, Progressive House, Peak-time, Dark, Industrial, Acid, Dub, Psy-Tech, Breaks, Experimental and more.
AION (DOWNTEMPO STAGE)
The Aion Stage is your sanctuary of stillness and soul-stirring sound. By day, it hosts workshops and embodied experiences; by night, it flows into downtempo journeys with live acts, producers, and DJs playing through till morning. From sunrise ambient sets to global fusion and live medicine music, cabaret shows, Aion weaves deep listening, soft movement, and organic connection. A space to recharge, reflect, and flow. It is where music meets magic.
Styles: Ambient, World Fusion, Ethno-Electronica, Folktronica, Organic House, Psydub, Chillstep, Shamanic Bass, Ceremony Music, Cinematic Electronica and more.
TRIBAL (SACRED FIRE)
Where rhythm awakens memory and fire speaks in tongues, The Tribal Zone is a vibrant ground for ancestral expression. Drumming circles, fire dancers, indigenous song, and spontaneous ceremony light up this space where ancient beats meet modern movement, and the wild spirit within is called home.
3 WORKSHOP ZONES
Step into the Workshop Realms—three immersive zones where ancient wisdom meets modern science through a rich tapestry of workshops spanning health and wellness, music production, dance and movement, ecology, yoga, rituals, couples science, sacred sexuality and more. These spaces serve as sanctuaries for deep exploration, healing, and creative awakening, inviting you to journey inward and outward through intimate ceremonies and expansive teachings. Together, they form a vibrant mosaic of knowledge and practice, where curiosity ignites insight, connection fuels transformation, and community becomes a living catalyst for personal and collective evolution.
THE PERFORMERS
Throughout the day and into the night, Yatra comes alive with the energy of our dance and fire performers. Moving with skill, passion, and creativity, these artists light up the spaces around them. Their performances are a celebration of movement and expression, adding colour, rhythm, and excitement to the festival. Whether you're passing by or gathered to watch, they create moments that bring people together and leave lasting impressions.
THE HEALING HUB
A sacred place of healing where authentic Māori healers and a diverse range of practitioners offer guidance, healing massages, and transformative therapies. Immerse yourself in a nourishing sea of vibrations and an abundant source of energy as you explore healing stalls and join holistic talks designed to deepen awareness, expand consciousness, and reconnect you with your inner self and the world around you. This sanctuary invites restoration and renewal of body, mind, and spirit through ancient wisdom and heartfelt care.
THE BAZAAR
Our Marketplace is a sensory tapestry where artistry meets intention, offering handcrafted treasures, festival fashion, sacred tools, and rare finds from across Aotearoa and beyond. Each stall is a portal into a world of imagination. Colourful textiles, intricate jewellery, healing herbs, and ceremonial crafts await those who wander through. It’s more than a shopping space.
YATRA KITCHEN
Fuel your journey with flavour and soul at Yatra Kitchen, a vibrant gathering of conscious cuisine from across the world. Whether you’re craving plant-based nourishment, sweet indulgences, comforting curries, or energising snacks, every dish is served with care, catering to all tastes and dietary paths. At its heart is the Yatra Kitchen, a curated culinary experience led by passionate chefs bringing you gourmet meals crafted with seasonal ingredients, creativity, and love. It’s a feast for body and spirit. Here food becomes art, and eating becomes an act of celebration.
YATRA CAFÉ & MOCKTAIL BAR
Nestled near the heartbeat of the dancefloor is our cozy oasis — the Yatra Café & Mocktail Bar, a soulful sanctuary for slow sips and sweet moments. From rich organic coffee and cacao to refreshing herbal infusions and vibrant mocktails, this is your place to pause, reflect, and recharge. With shaded seating, ambient tunes, and a welcoming atmosphere, it's where conversations flow, friendships bloom, and your cup, quite literally, is filled. A perfect meeting point between the music and refreshment.
INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES
Yatra is a living playground of connection, creativity, and collective joy. Scattered throughout the landscape are curated spaces of interactivity. From collaborative art walls and spontaneous games to immersive installations and co-creative workshops that invite you to step out of observation and into participation. These moments spark curiosity and remind us of the beauty of play, offering joyful ways to meet fellow travelers, explore your edges, and co-create magic in real time. Whether you're painting, playing, dancing, or simply engaging with someone new, these activities are a powerful thread in the tapestry of our shared transformation.
GET INVOLVED
Yatra is a co-created celebration, and you are an essential part of it. We open our arms to artists, djs, producers, performers, healers, facilitators, volunteers, and visionaries of every kind to bring their gifts into the circle. We believe that every individual has something exceptional to offer. This is your invitation to step in. Applications open in September 2025, and we welcome all who feel the call to help shape the soul of Yatra 2026.
Visit yatrafestival.co.nz and join us in this extraordinary unfolding of collective magic.
Yatra Festival, at its core, is a journey of self-discovery, artistic and musical exploration, and community sharing. It's like a small flower bud that slowly opens, petal by petal, until it transforms into a breathtaking kaleidoscope of experiences and personal growth. Each night, the festival transforms into a garden paradise brimming with unforgettable energy and deep, powerful magic.
The dance floor at Yatra Festival is not just a place to move your body, it's a school where we all become students of rhythm and individual expression. On February 27th, in Cobb Valley, the stage is set for a magnificent undertaking as we embark on this life-changing and transformative experience. Together, we will create an atmosphere that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We look forward to the moment our individual journeys (Yatras) unite. A space where we can share our passions, find meaningful common ground and create lasting memories as a community whole.
With lots of love and gratitude in our hearts we welcome each and every one of you to Yatra Festival ‘26 in ritual with MO:DEM Festival.
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