Frequently asked questions

18–20 September 2026 at Kromrivier Farm, on the R406 between Greyton and Riviersonderend in the Western Cape — about two hours' drive from Cape Town. Music ends at 16:00 on Sunday and the festival closes at 17:00. See Practical Info for directions.

The gate is staffed on Friday from 12:00 to 23:00, Saturday from 06:00 to 23:00, and Sunday from 06:00 to 17:00. Arrive outside those hours and you will be waiting until it opens again — so if you are driving up late on Friday, be through before 23:00 or come on Saturday morning instead. Full detail on Gates & Entry.

Tickets are sold through Quicket. You can pay once-off, or use a payment plan spread over three months. General camping is included in the ticket price — there is no separate camping fee.

Yes. Shuttles leave McDonald’s in Green Point at 10:00 and 14:00 on Friday 18 September. The return shuttle leaves Kromrivier at 18:00 on Sunday 20 September and returns to Green Point. Tickets are R500 one way or R750 return; sales close 15 September and spaces are limited. See the full shuttle details or book on Quicket.

Yes — no under-18s, and IDs are checked at the gate. At the other end: over-60s attend free, camping included. Nothing to book in advance — just bring a valid ID and present it at the gate.

Full-spectrum: psytrance runs through the nights at Sonic Horizon, while Mellow Meadow holds the workshops, ceremony and sacred fire by day before handing over to a techno takeover and a drum & bass takeover after dark. The lineup is live and still growing, with more live and acoustic names to come — see who is playing.

The synchronised moment shared by every Earthdance gathering on the planet. In Cape Town, it lands at 01:00 SAST on Saturday 19 September 2026. It is the centre of the whole event. Read the full story on the Prayer for Peace page.

Warm-up gatherings on the road to September — each one a chapter of this year's theme, Heart and Beat of Humanity. Heart happened at Love in a Bowl in Hout Bay and Beat followed on 18 July. Humanity is the last of them: Friday 21 August at Biblio in the Cape Town CBD, R150, ticketed through Decibel. The whole arc is on the The Road to September page.

A community farm in Hout Bay that grows organic vegetables to help feed its town — and the place where the 2026 journey began. They're a community partner of the festival. Read the story.

No. General camping is included with your festival ticket — bring a tent, pitch it in the general camping area a short walk from the parking, and there is nothing more to pay and nothing to pre-book. The paid options are upgrades: R350 puts your car beside your tent, and ready-set canvas glamping starts at R3,000 per tent for two. See all six on the Glamping & Camping page.

Yes — ready-set canvas glamping tents are available in regular and large sizes, with shaded versions. Each price is for one tent sleeping two people; festival tickets are purchased separately. Mattresses, fitted sheets, comforters and two pillows with pillowcases are included. September nights are still nippy, so bring additional blankets. See all the options on the Glamping & Camping page.

Dedicated glamping parking is provided near the glamping area. There will be dedicated security on site, but tents are not secure storage — for peace of mind, lock valuables in your car.

Yes. The glamping area has dedicated toilets and a shared shower block. Additional standing showers and toilets are available elsewhere on site.

Spring in the Overberg: warm days, cold nights and a real chance of rain. Pack sun protection and serious warm layers — the what-to-bring guide covers it properly.

No — no private fires of any kind. There is a central sacred fire at the Mellow Meadow, and that is the place to gather around flames.

In the river, yes — expect cold spring water. No swimming in the dam, and no swimming at night.

Yes, you may bring your own alcohol and canned drinks. The site is strictly glass-free, so decant anything in glass before you arrive. Security will check for prohibited items at the gate. Ice will be available to buy for cooler boxes.

No glass will be allowed on site. Gas canisters, gas cooking equipment, knives and other unsafe items are also prohibited, and pets must stay at home. Security will check for prohibited items at the gate. Decant drinks before you arrive — cans, plastic containers and flasks are welcome.

There is no ATM on site. Vendors will have wi-fi for card payments, but bring some cash as backup.

Very little. Download directions before you leave and make plans with your people in advance.

Yes — the bar will serve alcoholic drinks and nootropic energy drinks. You may also bring your own alcohol, provided it is not in glass. Ice will be available to buy for cooler boxes.

The event runs a disaster management plan with security on site, inside a community-based mutual care model. Look after yourself and the people around you.

Read the Vendors page — it has the packages, pricing and process — then apply through the vendor application form.

See the Volunteers page for roles and process, then send the volunteer application.

Yes — that is exactly what the Collaborators pathway is for. Read the page and submit the expression of interest form.

Write to info@earthdancecapetown.co.za and we'll point you in the right direction.