equilíbrio

ALQUEVA LAKE, PORTUGAL

16 - 21 September

HOW will YOU SHOW UP?

Equilíbrio 2026

In the countryside of Portugal, between wild flowers and a majestic lake, 500 people gather during the autumn equinox to co-create Equilíbrio.

You can grab a ticket and join the Equilíbrio experience, or apply to be a volunteer or a co-creator and shape the experience with us!

What is Equilíbrio?

  • This year’s theme is “Paz”. As we witness conflict rising in the world we want to invite an intention of peace for this year’s gathering. It will inspire the program, the art, the co-creators,…and hopefully you!

  • Wednesday to Monday:

    This year's journey will start on Wednesday 16th of September. The program will kick off Thursday morning after you have had a restful first night under the stars, listening to the sounds of the lake. From Thursday to Monday, you will experience Equilíbrio. Between Nature, Art, Stillness, and Movement. We end each day around midnight to make sure you can be rested for the next one.

    Lineup:

    We will announce this year’s artists, facilitators, and musicians during the summer. You can have an idea of what to expect by checking last year’s lineup.

  • 2.5 hours from Lisbon, at the end of a dirt road, you will arrive in Terra da Paz. A 400-hectare land surrounded by the majestic lake of Alqueva.

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  • Volunteers can join for the Build (Sept 8-15), for the Festival (Sept 16-21), and for the Packdown (Sept 21-23)

    You might find yourself helping Ned rebuild a stage, climbing trees to connect lights, helping Patricia in the kitchen, helping keep the land clean while dancing, welcoming guests with a hug, serving drinks with a smile, or designing an impactful space.

    🎟️ All volunteers will receive one ticket (Apply here)

  • We are looking for Artists, Facilitators, and Musicians who want to share their talents with the Equilíbrio community.

    The Equilíbrio program is mostly made up of Co-Creators:

    Artists: Last year, Vaila created a Poetree. She hung hundreds of poems in an old Cork Tree and installed a sound system that would recite them for the lucky guests who would lie under it’s branches. It was wonderful. You can suggest an idea like this. You can also be the Art yourself and offer an Art performance.

    Facilitators: Last year, dozens of inspiring facilitators organized workshops on the land. You can be one of them this year!

    Musicians: Last year, dozens of talented musicians organized DJ sets and Live performances on the land. You can be one of them this year!

    All co-creators play with at least one of the Equilíbrio ingredients (Art, Nature, Stillness, and Movement)

    🎟️ All co-creators will receive two tickets (Apply here)

  • Are children welcome?

    Yes! Equilíbrio is designed with children in mind. We believe little ones bring magic, presence, and curiosity into every moment—they are a vital part of the village.
    However, this is not a festival with childcare, and parents are fully responsible for their children at all times.
    We encourage you to:

    • Create soft zones

    • Bring toys for your children

    • Even host small activities for or with children

    Please note:

    • Children under 12 enter for free

    • Young tickets (12–18 years old) must be purchased as an extra ticket. Half sized humans get half price.

    For your child’s well-being, please be mindful near the lake, in camping areas, and under the sun.

    Can I bring my pet?

    As much as we love animals, no pets are allowed on site. The land is home to wildlife and open terrain. We want to minimize unpredictability and keep everyone safe.

  • How much does all this good stuff cost?

    Tickets for 2026 are priced as follows:

    • First Fish: 180€

    • Early Fish: 190€

    • General Fish: 220€ 

    • Last Fish: 250€ 

    • Extra Love: 290€

    • Extra Extra Love: 350€

    • Accepted Volunteers and Co-creators will be given a free ticket upon acceptance. Apply to contribute here.

    • Children under 12 year old can attend for free. Children of 12-18 years old can get a Teen Fish ticket at 120€.

    What does the ticket price cover?

    Your ticket gives you access to all spaces and experiences onsite, as well as basic camping facilities. It’s an all-inclusive journey into art, music, and connection.

    Food and drink vendors will be available onsite separately.


    My plans have changed. Can I resell my ticket?

    We’re sad you can’t make it but if you want to pass your ticket on to someone else, you can do it. Just make sure you send them the QR code that you received in your emails; they’ll need that to get in. Additionally, you can send us their name, number and email to ola@equilibrio.org so we can add them to our listings and they can receive the important informations we will be sending to participants. Hope you can join us next time!

EQUILÍBRIO INGREDIENTS

The Equilíbrio experience & all co-creators are inspired by these 4 ingredients:

NATURE

ART

STILLNESS

MOVEMENT

We believe that these ingredients are the perfect Equilíbrio to serve the mission of the land: Peace