Aroha Essence Festival 2025

Join us this Summer at Aroha Essence Festival 

Taking place on Valentines weekend in  Loburn,  North Waitaha /Canterbury 

Te Waipounamu 

@ Journey's End  💚

Together we create a slice of utopia.

Dance and play in our beautiful community between the trees, 

under starlit skys and long grassy fields. 

Experience traditional Māori arts, taonga pūoro sounds, magical musical and wellness offerings and modalities within our intimate festival setting.

Go swimming in the awa, take a foraging walk, join a sound hikoi, participate in workshops, a yoga class or let loose on the dance floor.

Tamariki love this festival. They eagerly look forward to it each year. We have entertainment and activities for them including Faires, circus performer's, games, crafts, yoga, swimming and our favorite children's open mic.

Amplified sound winds down early to allow for a relaxing nights rest for all.

We are a vegan and cruelty-free festival.  All of  kai is plant-based including our delicious food stalls. 

We will have a selection of tasty, high vibe meals, snacks and drinks available. 

 We cater for gluten-free and allergies too. 

There are food options Included with full festival tickets, an evening meal aswel as a simple breakfast each day. 

We are so looking forward to seeing you all there!

Nau mai haere mai Aroha whānau 💜 

Check out our fb festival event, page and instagram for announcements of our wonderful contributors and important info.

ULTRA EARLYBIRD prices are strictly limited! So be in quick!

You can message us for payment plans and alternative arrangements. 

Volunteer applications are open. If you are keen to be involved. Please contact us at arohaessencefestival@yahoo.com