Evolve Festival is a celebration of old customs and new ways to transform the health and wellbeing of individuals, the community and the earth. Feed your mind, soul, heart – and tummy! Share knowledge about sustainable living, hear inspirational leaders and visionary pioneers, connect with old and new friends, dance, laugh and play. With so much on offer, there is something for everyone.
From 2018 Evolve Festival has been every other year- with time to pause and breathe for the organisation team! We cant wait to celebrate with you in Jan 2022.
Insert the year: 2025
Early bird date: 01/10/2024
Exhibitors apply now
Evolve Festival features two enticing indoor exhibition areas (the Energy Centre and Granary) as well as an open-air marketplace. Exhibition spaces at Evolve Festival 2023 sold out so please apply early to secure your preferred location for the [ThisYear] festival. We have a few spots currently available for exhibitors.
Evolve yourself
Do you love to dance to conscious beats and sacred sounds? Want to be inspired by a wonderful array of workshop presenters? Connect and participate? Then Evolve Festival is the place for you.
Wellbeing Festival
Evolve Festival incorporates a health, wellbeing and sustainable living expo. Discover products and services that make the planet a better place from our selected exhibitors. A wide range of complementary health practitioners will also be available to share the latest in natural health products, treatments and remedies and how they can help you. Pamper yourself with a well-deserved massage, reading or treatment.
Camping & Glamping
Immerse yourself in the Evolve Festival experience for the whole weekend. The Bristol Field next to the lake within the beautiful Founders Park is transformed into a "pop up" village for three days and two nights. A wonderful chance to come together and connect with likeminded new and old friends! Camping is for a friendly 350 people max with limited space for tents and motorhomes – so get in quick!
Music & Entertainment
Enjoy music and entertainment from both international and local artists throughout the weekend, from the uplifting Friday night opening to the high energy Saturday evening performers. Our entertainment and music programme continues in the daylight hours on both Saturday and Sunday to entertain you while you treat your tastebuds with a delicious variety of meals and snacks.
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Food Stalls
A delicious array of nutritious whole foods, with plenty of vegetarian and gluten free options and lots of yummy raw treats, ensures Evolve Festival feeds not only the mind and soul, but also hungry tummies.
Zero Waste
We aim to minimise waste going to landfill and to increase the volume of materials being reused, recycled or biodegraded. We work alongside Waste No More Whakatu with their wash station for all food crockery. Please be prepared to take home your rubbish and BYO plate, cup and utensils.
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