🌞 Ecstatic Dance Festival Holland Summer Edition 2026

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Ecstatic Dance Festival Holland returns to Kasteel de Berckt in Baarlo this July 7–12 for its Summer Edition 2026. Six days in a historic castle in the Netherlands. Every day ecstatic dances, live music, sound healing, ceremonies, yoga, and transformative workshops.

Everything is included in your ticket: organic meals three times a day, saunas, hot tubs, camping on the castle grounds, and a programme that runs from sunrise to late night, ending in the basement with deep raves.

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♫ CONCERTS & LIVE MUSIC ♫

ALEX SERRA & TOTIDUB
Spiritually activating concert blending soul, downtempo, and dub. A journey about roots and love.

ANNIKA WINBERG
Raw, piercing vocals with masterful songwriting. Joy, grief, loss, and love. Featuring “All of You Is Welcome Here”.

LIZA WEALD
Ethereal songs about hope, love, and coming home. Angelic voice blending new age and pop.

LOTTE WALDA
Warm folk-pop inspired by nature. Honest stories and catchy melodies.

NICOLE FOREE
Intuitive, authentic songs creating space for connection, expression, and healing.

BARRY ZINGT
Dutch songs about real life. From soft and hopeful to raw and brutally honest.

MICHIEL SCHRIJNEMAEKERS - MANTRA CONCERT
Mantras, medicine songs, and stories. A perfect place to rest and nourish your heart.

RHODO JAI VELASQUEZ
Cross-cultural instruments at 528 Hz with soft vocal lines. Calm, closeness, and quiet wonder.

SNAKECHARMER COLLECTIVE
Live performance bridging music and ceremony. A unified field of sound, dance, and authenticity.

AFTER MORNING - WHERE WORDS STOP
Songs that make space for what’s hard to name. Slow down and feel what is already there.

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✦ ECSTATIC DANCE ✦

KAREEM RAÏHANI
A pioneer of the worldwide Ecstatic Dance movement. Deep, powerful, ecstatic journeys — no two ever the same. Often called the “Shaman of Dance.”

ARUNJI DJ
Deep ecstatic dance journeys. 15+ years of experience creating cohesive musical narratives where individual exploration meets collective flow.

PASCAL DE LACAZE
Ecstatic dance set with live drums, saxophone, and DJ music. Grounding and expansive.

SEFRIJN
World music, tribal percussion, deep bass, and meditative soundscapes. Moving with the room, moving with you.

DE NACHTPAPEGAAI
Colorful, meditative musical journey. Presence and deep connection on the dancefloor.

MARTYN ZIJ
Listens to the group field and shapes musical flow through grounding, activation, and emotional release.

Y∆RL with LIZA WEALD (live vocals)
Electronic club music with global influences and live vocal performance. Grounded, flowing. Expect the unexpected.

JETHRO & RACHI - ECSTATIC DEEP WAVES
Extra long ecstatic dance journey. Rachi opens with Kriya yoga. Jethro and Rachi then curate a deep, authentic, and wild dance together.

PREMALA - ECSTATIC DANCE CEREMONY
15 years of experience holding space for self-discovery, release, and authentic movement.

OUR ECHO - CEREMONIAL ECSTATIC
Release what feels heavy. Space for wild expression and quiet surrender.

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△ THE BASEMENT △

SAMAYA - CASTLE CELLAR GROOVES
Eclectic late-night journey where ecstatic dance slips into something darker and mischievous. Deep bass, unexpected turns, untamed flow.

KANUS - DRUM & BASS RAVE
Immersive drum and bass in the rave cave. Deep bass, mysterious atmospheres. Movement and intensity collide.

HENNERS - BASEMENT SET
Global beats, heavy bass, and live-mixed energy from Amsterdam. African rhythms meet rave grooves. Full-on ride, no script.

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◇ WORKSHOPS ◇

MILLI MOONSTONE - MEETING FROM TRUTH: PATHWAYS TO REAL CONNECTION
Playful exploration of authentic connection. Cultivate safety within yourself, meet others from a grounded place. Real connection without pressure.

MILLI MOONSTONE - AUTHENTIC VOICE: LIBERATING YOUR NATURAL SOUND
Playful space to liberate your natural sound. Express parts of yourself and soften blocks in body and voice. No pressure to perform. Freedom and curiosity invite joy and self-acceptance.

PASCAL DE LACAZE - DRUM CIRCLE
Inclusive, beginner-friendly rhythm workshop. Simple grooves, playful rhythm games, spontaneous music. Connection, community, and collective rhythm.

PASCAL DE LACAZE - BODY PERCUSSION
Playful rhythm workshop using only your body. Learn through clapping, stomping, and group music-making. All levels welcome, no experience needed.

NIRAJ - BIODANZA: THE DANCE OF LIFE
Interactive dance and movement class using music, rhythm, and connection. Stimulate vitality, creativity, affectivity, sexuality, and transcendence. Beginner-friendly, all levels welcome.

NIRAJ - BIODANZA AND THE 4 ELEMENTS
Explore Earth, Fire, Air, and Water through dance. Ground yourself, ignite passion, find inspiration, and flow. Dance your way to wholeness.

JETHRO & RACHI - SOMAGIC: EMBODIED JOURNEY OF SOMATIC AWARENESS
Embodied journey exploring balance between personal space and shared connection. Through nonverbal communication and playful movement, discover the magic of meeting others exactly where you are.

HENNERS - CONTACT IMPROVISATION 101 + GRASS JAM
Beginner-friendly dance workshop introducing weight-sharing, touch, and deep listening through movement. Build skills and confidence before flowing into an open jam on grass. No experience needed.

JANNEKE MEIJERS - PRIMAL PLAY
Reconnect with yourself and others through authentic, embodied exploration. Slow down, tune into your body’s signals, connect with others safely and playfully.

JANNEKE MEIJERS & HENNERS - CONSCIOUS FLIRTING
Explore conscious, intentional flirting as a way of connecting and attuning to each other. A playful, fun space to experiment with desire and vulnerability without pressure.


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CEREMONIES & SOUND HEALING ☾

MAURICE SPEES & IMAGICALCHEMY — Inner Sun Journey. Live vocal resonance, sacred instruments, and Ormus Elixir.

MAURICE SPEES — Sacred Voice Alchemy at The Chapel. Deep sound bath, vocal therapy, layered tones.

YARUN DEE — Gong Bath. Gong, didgeridoo, and singing bowls. Journey to the outer edges of inner space.

OUR ECHO — Crossing the Threshold: Grief Ceremony. Music, movement, and ritual for loss and transition.

AVTAR MORGAN — Breath & Gong Bath. Deep relaxation and nervous system balance.

IMAGICALCHEMY & RHODO JAI VELASQUEZ — Solar Alchemy Sound Journey at dawn.


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♪ SINGING CIRCLES ♪

MICHIEL SCHRIJNEMAEKERS — Open-heart group singing and vocal expression.

MILLI MOONSTONE — Mantras and medicine songs. Co-create a living soundscape of joy and celebration.

SEFRIJN — Gentle morning mantra singing. Soft, shared harmony for all levels.

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⊙ YOGA & QIGONG ⊙

HARI KRISHAN SINGH — Kundalini Yoga: The Yoga of Awareness. Posture, breath, focus, and mantra.

HARI KRISHAN SINGH & MARTYN ZIJ — Kundalini Yoga Dance Experience. 2 hours of kundalini and ecstatic dance.

Y∆RL — Yoga for Integration with yogi Jarl Hector. Slow down, reset, and land back in your body.

OUR ECHO — The Sweet Slow: Embodied Yoga & Qigong. Anchor your nervous system.

VIKTOR FRIH — Hatha Yoga. Alignment, breath, and functional strength.

SNAKECHARMER COLLECTIVE — Awaken the Snake: Sunday Morning Vibes.

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See full descriptions: consciousgatherings.nl/line-up-workshops-edfh-summer-2026/

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✧ Open Stage ✧
During our Open Stage hosted by Henners, boundaries dissolve and we celebrate the tribe’s creativity. Do you have a hidden talent, an instrument traveling with you, or a spoken word piece that needs to be shared? Step into the spotlight and let the community carry you. Raw, real, and always unforgettable.

✧ Slow down • Re-charge • Integrate ✧
In between activities, there is plenty of space to land. Warm up in the saunas and hot tubs, or cool down in an ice bath. Find a quiet spot in the grass or walk to the Maas river for a swim. Our lounge is always open for ceremonial cacao, meaningful conversations, or a moment of pure rest.

☆ YOUR TICKET INCLUDES: ☆

▲ Camping spot for your tent
▲ Organic vegetarian meals 3x daily (Tuesday: dinner only · Sunday: breakfast & lunch only). Vegan options available.
▲ Wellness area with saunas and hot tubs
▲ All workshops, sound healings, concerts, and ecstatic dances

[Tickets are personal and cannot be shared]

☆ ACCOMMODATION ☆

▲ Camping included with standard ticket
▲ Camper/caravan spots available as separate ticket
▲ Private or shared rooms in the castle or farm building