Canaan Downs – Pikikirunga, Golden Bay, Aotearoa – New Zealand
Canaan Downs – Pikikirunga, Golden Bay, Aotearoa – New Zealand
Lunasa is an earth-friendly festival of multi-cultural world music, workshops, dance, community, connections and inspiration;Â an uplifting and creative environment for heart-centered people to flourish in resonance with nature.
The timing is during the ancient festival of Lughnasadgh (Lunasa) at the peak of summer, midway between the summer solstice and autumn equinox.
Applications are open for music, workshops, circus arts, market traders, hauora holistic healers, volunteers.
Contact us to apply, and we will be in touch with more information and an application form.
About Lunasa
Enjoy original and traditional multi-cultural world music with live bands, musicians and djs. An uplifting blend of world grooves, balkan & eastern european, celtic, latin, jazz, blues, folk, roots, reggae, balfolk, ceilidh, sound journeys and improvised jam sessions.
Workshops include a range of interactive sessions relating to music, dance, creative arts, balfolk (old folk dances made new), traditional Maori arts, circus skills, yoga, qi gong, and more. Many sessions are also suitable for children.
Relax and recharge with holistic healing facilitators; nourish yourself with healthy food & refreshments; find handmade arts, crafts, clothes and useful things in the Agora (market). The festival is non-alcohol and family-friendly.
Immerse in the beauty and wisdom of nature at Canaan Downs – Pikikirunga.
Spacious area for camping surrounded by native beech forest, native birds, a stunning natural environment with limestone & marble rock formations, walking &Â mountain biking tracks and a sparkling stream close by.
Ecological initiatives
- There are no rubbish or recycling bins on-site. All participants are responsible for any resources they use, and must pack out everything leaving no trace.
- Bring your own plate and cup for the cafes as there are no disposables or single use items.
- A composting area for food scraps and dishwashing facilities are provided nearby.
- Composting toilets and solar-showers.
- Use only natural earth-friendly products for washing.
- Natural living spring water, bring your own refillable containers.
- Read more details about our extensive ecological initiatives here.
Heart Centered Community
Lughnasadgh (Lunasa) is traditionally a festival to celebrate the abundance of the summer harvest; for extended community, friends and family to gather together from far and wide, to enjoy music, dance, share knowledge and inspiration, healing and gifts. This is a time to celebrate peace, harmony, cooperation and the flowing principles of yin energy within us all.
At Lunasa you can connect with like-minded people who value compassion, respect, self-responsibility, freedom and integrity. We invite you to join us in co-creating a more beautiful world of joyful heart-centered community flourishing in resonance with nature.
Membership & Admission Passes
Join with an annual membership to access admission pass at 20% discount
Become a member with a private login to the members’ area of the website, to access your discounted admission pass to Lunasa 2025 and other events.
- 4 Price tiers from super early bird to standard, for adult and for youth (14-18 yrs). Children under 14yrs can attend for free with adult guardian.
- Pay for membership and admission via the online portal, with bank transfer or card payment.
- Options include individual adult, individual youth, or 1 adult & 1 youth.
Or choose a regular admission passÂ
This is our regular non-discounted admission pass that includes a short-term membership for the duration of the event only.
A website login is not required.
- 4 Price tiers from super early bird to standard, for adult and for youth (14-18 yrs). Children under 14yrs can attend for free with adult guardian.
- Pay for membership and admission via the online portal, with bank transfer or card payment.
- Select up to 2 adults and 2 youth.
Admission tiers
& entry dates
- Super Early Bird offer runs until 31st October 2024.
- Early Bird offer runs until 30th November 2024, or earlier if the allocation is reached.
- Early Advance offer runs until 15th January 2025.
- Standard offer runs until 29th January 2025.
- Gates open 9am Friday 31st January 2025.
- Music and workshops schedule: Friday 31st January – Monday evening 3rd February 2025.
- People with annual membership can arrive 30th January to set up camp.Â
Lunasa welcomes all people in their private capacity who are willing to align with the members agreement.
