10 Spiritual Festivals in the UK

Buddhafield Festival combines Buddhist practice with the sociability of a summer gathering. The next edition runs from 14–18 July 2027, with a programme spanning meditation, teachings, ritual, yoga, music, dance and crafts. It is rooted in Buddhist values and welcomes people from different backgrounds. Its announced 2027 theme is The Heart of the Lotus.

What makes it appealing is the opportunity to move between reflection and participation. You might be interested in exploring Buddhist ideas, joining a creative workshop or spending time with friends in a field. Its alcohol-free and recreational-drug-free approach helps define the atmosphere, while its family-friendly format makes space for different ages.

Consider Buddhafield if spiritual practice matters to you but you also want music and community. Bring realistic expectations about camping and shared facilities: this is an outdoor festival, with the activity and sounds that come with it.

For a programme that explores yoga beyond physical postures, World Yoga Festival offers a clear starting point. Held at Henley Showground, its next edition is 29 July–1 August 2027. Alongside movement classes, the festival covers pranayama, meditation, non-duality, chanting, kirtan and evening music.

The organisers welcome beginners, so an established practice is not a requirement. Equally, experienced students may appreciate opportunities to hear different teachers and explore aspects of yoga that receive less attention in a weekly class. The festival is vegetarian and alcohol-free, and drug use is not permitted.

Camping is included with relevant festival tickets, with other accommodation options available. This could suit you if you like the idea of several days immersed in yoga while choosing your own sessions. Check the current timetable and ticket inclusions when planning your stay.

“The perfect balance of asana and philosophy from world renowned teachers to challenge the body and mind.”

Medicine Festival’s next gathering is announced for 17–21 August 2028, with its UK location still to be confirmed. There is no festival in 2027: the organisers have moved to a biennial rhythm. This is an event to keep on your longer-term list rather than build into next summer’s plans.

Its approach brings ceremony, music, movement and community into conversation with ecological responsibility and cultural exchange. The organisers describe a vision involving sacred traditions, Indigenous communities and care for the living world. Readers drawn to the relationship between personal practice and collective responsibility may find that emphasis particularly interesting.

As the next edition develops, look closely at the programme, contributors and practical arrangements. With the venue unannounced, historic travel advice should not be used to book accommodation or transport for 2028.

Nature sits at the centre of Into the Wild, which announces its next summer festival for 26–30 August 2027 in Sussex. Its mix includes traditional crafts, rewilding, world music, arts, speakers, foraging and activities for different ages. The organisers also describe wild spa and sauna experiences.

This is a broader conscious and nature-led gathering, so it may appeal if your sense of spirituality grows through making things, learning about the land or spending time outdoors. Families and mixed-interest groups can explore different activities without everyone needing the same enthusiasm for formal meditation or yoga.

The website promises a fresh expression of its nomadic village in 2027. Check the detailed location and accommodation arrangements as they are released. Think of Into the Wild as an active countryside festival, with space for curiosity, creativity and connection.

An indoor setting can make exploring a spiritual festival feel more manageable. Mind Body Spirit Festival has editions at the NEC Birmingham on 13–15 November 2026 and Olympia London on 28–31 May 2027. These are two locations of the same festival, offering a day-visit alternative to countryside camping.

The programme brings together exhibitors, presenters and experiential spaces. London’s advertised features include sound and meditation experiences, a wellbeing studio and a ceremony space. The wider offering spans wellbeing, personal development and alternative spiritual interests, so reading the schedule beforehand will help you identify what feels relevant.

This is a useful option for sampling different approaches while staying at home or in a hotel. Check which sessions your admission covers and whether particular workshops require additional tickets. Give yourself time to explore without feeling obliged to try everything.

For an encounter with seasonal ritual, Beltane Fire Festival offers something distinctive. The latest verified edition took place on 30 April 2026 on Calton Hill, Edinburgh. At the time of checking, the next edition had not been announced, so confirm its details before making plans.

Beltane Fire Society describes the event as a modern reimagining of ancient Celtic celebrations. Fire, drumming, dance, storytelling and community performance bring figures such as the May Queen and Green Man into a shared seasonal story. It is a contemporary creative ritual, shaped by the people who make it happen.

Choose Beltane if you are interested in symbolism, the changing seasons and collective spectacle. This is an evening event rather than a residential wellbeing festival. Allow for outdoor conditions and crowds, and read the organiser’s access guidance for Calton Hill.

Green Earth Awakening is an intimate off-grid gathering that connects Buddhist practice with deep ecology and social change. Its next edition runs from 8–12 September 2027. Associated with Buddhafield, the camp brings together meditation, yoga, discussion, practical land skills, music and creative activities.

The programme draws on Joanna Macy’s Work That Reconnects, exploring our relationship with the wider living world. Its small scale may appeal if you want time for conversation and reflection alongside shared activity. The gathering is alcohol-free and drug-free, with a stated capacity of around 350 people.

The 2027 ticket information includes camping, meals and showers, while some extras cost more. This can make budgeting clearer than at festivals where every meal is purchased separately. Confirm the exact site and travel arrangements when booking, particularly if you plan to arrive without a car.

The Green Gathering returns on 29 July–1 August 2027 at Piercefield Park near Chepstow, Wales. Its central focus is low-impact living, with music, crafts, environmental learning and community activity. It belongs in this guide as an ecological and conscious festival rather than an event organised around one spiritual tradition.

If connection to nature is part of your spiritual life, the opportunity to explore practical alternatives may be compelling. The festival’s off-grid approach sits alongside permaculture, discussion, creative skills and wellbeing spaces. There is also a lively entertainment programme, so expect the energy of a music festival.

Camping helps make the experience a temporary shared way of living. Read the site and access information carefully: Piercefield Park includes hills and countryside terrain. This is a good option for readers who want reflection to sit alongside making, learning and participation.

Solas Festival takes place at Errol Park in Perthshire on 11–13 June 2027. Its programme brings music and the arts together with ideas, wellbeing and thoughtful conversation. The organisers welcome a broad community, creating space for different religious perspectives and for people who do not identify with a faith.

Solas may suit you if spirituality involves asking questions as much as following a practice. Its recent programming has included a dedicated wellbeing and spirituality strand; past editions have offered activities such as yoga, mindfulness, kirtan and Buddhist meditation. Those examples suggest its range, although the 2027 programme should be checked separately.

Expect an arts festival with reflective dimensions, rather than several days devoted entirely to spiritual workshops. That balance can work well for couples, friends or families whose interests overlap without being identical.

“I think the mixture of discussions, workshops and music within a manageable size of an event is really good.”

Readers drawn to Mary Magdalene traditions may be interested in the Sacred Magdalene Festival, announced for 23–25 July 2027 at Abbey House, Glastonbury. This is a more specifically devotional and esoteric gathering than the broad yoga, arts or nature festivals elsewhere in this guide.

The organisers centre the event on Mary Magdalene’s legacy, with previous editions featuring talks, workshops, discussion, pilgrimage and sacred music. Its symbolic language and spiritual perspective are worth exploring beforehand, so you can decide whether the approach resonates with your own interests.

Consider this festival if you want to explore a particular spiritual theme in the company of others who share that curiosity. Check the current programme and arrangements directly, including accommodation, which should not be assumed to form part of the ticket. Leave some unhurried time for Glastonbury itself.