Step into Yana’s World—a full-spectrum celebration of music, magic, and community. Hippie Carnival is more than just a going-away party for Yana. It’s a love letter to the Arts community, a bridge between the Garden Bar and the Lodge, and a powerful reminder of the beauty and value of the culture we all help create.

Why We Gather

To Reconnect: A heartfelt farewell and an invitation to come together one more time before Yana departs.
To Unite: A call to the many brilliant, wild, and creative souls of the Arts Factory to cross-pollinate and inspire one another again.
To Rebuild: A gentle but powerful offering to mend the rift between the venue and the Lodge—an opportunity to show that the community is the vibe, and when events align with that spirit, abundance follows.

The Bigger Vision

Hippie Carnival aims to demonstrate that conscious, heart-led gatherings do have economic power. Across the globe, from Ubud to Tulum, we’ve seen how soulful, hippie-aligned spaces thrive. Byron Bay has always held this essence—and this event is a living expression of that magic.
The truth? The new world doesn’t want cheap drinks and loud clubs. We want drum circles, cacao, moon rituals, art, and aliveness. Hippies do spend—we just spend on depth, connection, and vibe. Hippie Carnival is here to showcase exactly that.

The Day’s Flow

12:00 PM – Doors open with deep house sets by Om Gam Gam and Pataye Namaha
All Day – Market stalls, tarot readings, dreadlock art, cacao & chai stations, candle-making, a full moon altar, juggling workshops, and more
1:00 PM – Welcome to Country Ceremony: a sacred moment to gather and ground
3:00–3:30 PM – Didgeridoo performance
3:30–6:00 PM – Drum Circle (bring your rhythm!)
6:00–7:00 PM – Live performance by Pablo
7:00 PM–Late – Live band + surprises
Afterparty – At Paradiso

What to Expect

Think Ubud meets Byron. Think community, ritual, play, and wild expression. Think fairy lights, soul connections, and the feeling of home. Whether you’re a long-time Arts lover or new to the scene, you are welcome here.
Let’s remind ourselves—and the venue—what happens when we gather with purpose.Let’s keep the heart of Byron beating.Let’s dance in Yana’s World one last time.
Thank you!
Yana Givorg