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Psytrance Festivals in 2026
The year 2020/2021 marked a challenging period for the festival organizers as COVID-19 swept across the globe. Festivals were postponed or cancelled, leaving artists, organizers, and crew in a precarious position with no clear timeline for when things would return to normal.
Now, the world has made significant strides in overcoming the pandemic, and psytrance festivals have made a triumphant return. The community has come together once again to celebrate music, culture, and connection in a way that only psychedelic trance gatherings can.
Without further ado, here are the 10 best international psytrance festivals to look for in 2025!
1. Boom Festival (Portugal) – July 18-24, 2027
At Boom Festival, the spirit of inquiry lies at the core of its philosophy. This commitment to questioning the status quo underpins the festival’s identity as a proudly independent event—free from sponsorships and commercial influence.
Boom has developed its own micro-economy to weather global uncertainties, consciously avoiding financial corporations and sponsors to preserve its values and autonomy. The festival offers no VIP areas because, in its eyes, every participant holds equal value.
Like many cultural institutions in regions with limited arts funding, Boom Festival faced a serious challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, thanks to the steadfast support of its community through ticket purchases, the festival endured and continues its mission.
Further information about the upcoming event will be released on Boom Festival official page.
2. OZORA Festival (Hungary) – July 24 – August 4, 2026
O.Z.O.R.A Festival is one of the most influential psychedelic trance gatherings in the world. The seven-day celebration annually takes place on an estate in Ozora located by the small village of Dádpuszta, during the first week of August.
Originating as a celebration of the 1999 solar eclipse, the festival has grown to be one of the most immersive psytrance experiences in the world that draws massive crowds (more than 30,000!) of dancers. It’s exhilarating to be a part of a global community that comes together to celebrate the music and culture that make Ozora such a unique and unforgettable experience.
For more information, check out OZORA Festival official website and our OZORA Festival page.
3. VooV Experience (Germany) – July 17-20, 2026
VooV Experience is ‘the mother of all Goa Festivals’. Taking place in Putlitz, Germany each summer, VooV Experience is one of the oldest running Psytrance Festivals in the country, gathering more than 20,000 visitors every July.
The festival is dedicated to creating an atmosphere of collective spiritual exploration and open-mindedness. It is a celebration of psychedelic culture and music, featuring a lineup of international psytrance acts, live performances, and visual art.
Attendees can expect to be immersed in a colorful, vibrant world of light, sound, and visuals. The festival also features workshops and lectures on various topics related to psychedelic culture, as well as healing and spiritual practices. Voov Experience is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded people and explore the boundaries of consciousness.
Stay updated on the upcoming edition via Voov Experience official website.
4. MoDem Festival (Croatia) – August 3-9, 2026
Momento Demento, alternatively referred to as MoDem Festival is an annual psychedelic music and arts festival l held in the stunning natural surroundings of Primislje, Croatia. The seven-day event promotes underground psychedelic sounds to thousands of psytrance enthusiasts each year.
The festival features a carefully curated lineup of both established and emerging artists, as well as a range of art installations, workshops, and healing spaces. Mo:Dem Festival’s unique location, surrounded by untouched nature, provides an ideal setting for a transformative and spiritual journey, making it a truly special destination.
Stay up to date with Modem Festival via the Modem Festival official official Facebook page.
5. Shankra Festival (Switzerland) – July 10-15, 2025
Shankra Festival in Switzerland is a mystical and enchanting transformational festival held annually in Lostallo. The festival offers a unique experience with an impressive lineup of international psytrance artists and performers, state-of-the-art production, and a vibrant community of psytrance lovers.
The festival takes place amidst the breathtaking mountains and is a celebration of music, nature, and consciousness that promises to leave a lasting impression on those who join the gathering. Shankra Festival invites everyone on a journey of self-discovery, connection, and pure psychedelic bliss.
6. Indian Spirit Festival (Germany) – August 26 – 31, 2026
Indian Spirit is a northern German psytrance and Goa trance festival that marked its 20th anniversary in 2019. Drawing inspiration from the spirit of late 1980s outdoor trance gatherings in Goa, India, the festival aims to keep that legacy alive. Today, Indian Spirit stands as Germany’s largest psytrance festival, attracting around 15,000 attendees and earning a prominent spot among Europe’s most significant events in the genre. This year’s Indian Spirit Festival is on August 27-September 1, 2025.
You can find the full lineup so far here and stay up to date on the upcoming edition on the Indian Spirit official Facebook page.
7. Burning Mountain Festival (Switzerland) – June 25-28, 2026
Burning Mountain Festival is a four-day celebration of radical self-expression and personal commitment. Rather than focusing on consumption, the festival emphasizes active participation. Its core mission centers on fostering community and culture, offering an open canvas where attendees are invited to leave their mark.
Described as a social survival camp, the festival responds to the growing digitization of daily life by creating a space for genuine, offline human connection. Burning Mountain encourages interaction, exchange, and meaningful engagement in a shared, immersive environment.
Check out Burning Mountain’s official website for more information about the lineup, tickets, and travel options.
8. Organik (South Africa) – December 6-7, 2025
Organik is a biannual psytrance gathering that takes place in the South African capital of Cape Town. The open-air event has grown to become one of the country’s most respected festivals; hosting the ‘Love Project’ in Autumn and the Gaian Dream’ in Spring each year.
Organik is happening on December 6-7, 2025 at the Silwerstroom Resort. You can stay updated about future events via their official page.
9. Earth Frequency Festival (Australia) – October 23-26, 2026
Earth Frequency Festival is a music, arts, lifestyle, and environmental event held in South-East Queensland, Australia. Known for its strong emphasis on the arts, education, and community spirit, the festival blends elements from a variety of cultural and musical traditions—including doof, transformational festivals, raves, tribal gatherings, and boutique events. However, it aims to transcend these labels, offering a multi-dimensional experience centered on creativity, connection, intention, and inspiration.
Earth Frequency Festival recognizes that the event is held on the traditional lands of the Jinibara peoples. The festival pays respect to their ancestors and elders, both past and present, as well as to the descendants who continue to uphold and preserve their living culture for future generations. Gratitude is also extended to the custodians of the lands where the festival has previously taken place, including the Bundjalung, Gubbi Gubbi, and Yuggera peoples.
The 2025 edition of Earth Frequency Festival is scheduled to take place from October 24 to 27 at Woodfordia.
10. ZNA Gathering (Portugal) – July 15-22, 2026
The ZNA Gathering is a biennial psytrance festival in Portugal, and the next edition will be in the summer of 2024.
The ZNA Gathering is much more than your usual psychedelic trance festival; it’s a retro-futuristic celebration, a universal meeting point for both old and new school psytrance lovers. A place where everyone is connected through dance, good vibes, great energy and, of course, beautiful music. Mix this amazing atmosphere with a spectacular outdoor scenery, also known as the ZNA Land, and you have everything you need to turn this powerful recipe into one of the world’s best, and certainly the most unique, psytrance festivals in the world.
Check out the the festival’s official page for more information about the lineup, tickets, and travel options.
Psytrance Festivals – Year 2024
Psytrance festivals bring together people from all walks of life in a celebration of psychedelic music, art, and community. From the stunning forests of Croatia to the breathtaking mountains of Portugal, the best psytrance festivals offer an immersive and transformative experience for all those who attend.
Whether you’re a long-time psytrance enthusiast or a newcomer looking to explore, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and experience the transformative power of music and community. So pack your bags and get ready to join the tribe at one of the best psytrance festivals in the world. The journey awaits!
Page top photo by Jakon Kolar @Boom Festival official Facebook
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