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Soul Friend Festival
Festival Program
2026 Edition
December 24–26, 2026
Goa, India
"A Sacred Journey of Sound, Soul & Cosmic Connection"
36+ Hours
Non-Stop Music
3 Days
Morning Retreats
20+
Healing Sessions
25+ Artists
World Class
The Story Behind the Name
What is Anam Cara?
"Anam Cara" — from the ancient Celtic tradition — means Soul Friend
In Celtic wisdom, an Anam Cara is someone who sees you completely — beyond your roles, your stories, your masks. They witness the soul beneath. At this festival, everyone you meet is your Anam Cara. Everyone is family. Everyone is home.
Born from a deep love of Goa trance music and the ancient art of conscious gathering, Anam Cara Festival was created as a bridge between two worlds — the ecstatic, vibrating realm of psychedelic trance, and the grounded, heart-centred world of spiritual practice.
For three days and nights, we come together in the sacred landscape of Goa to dance, to heal, to celebrate and to remember what we truly are. The dance floor is our temple. The music is our prayer. The community is our family.
Whether you come for the legendary DJ sets, the morning yoga, the healing arts village, or simply to connect with your tribe — you belong here. You are the festival. Welcome home.
The Daily Rhythm
Morning Retreat
A rotating daily program of healing & movement
Sunrise Yoga Flow
Maya Devi · Sacred Garden
Pranayama & Breathwork
Ananda Ji · Zen Dome
Sound Healing Journey
Crystal Resonance · Healing Temple
Kundalini Awakening
Shakti Ma · Sacred Garden
Cacao Ceremony
Heart Tribe · Sacred Garden
Karmic Release Session
Guru Ramesh · Wisdom Circle
Thai Massage & Healing Arts
Touch of Light · Healing Temple
Crystal Bowl Meditation
Sound Sanctuary · Zen Dome
Shamanic Journey
Medicine Woman · Wisdom Circle
Integration & Gratitude Circle
Community Elders · Sacred Garden
Main Stage
From sunset into the night
World-class Goa Trance legends carry the dance floor as the sun goes down. Artists are being announced one by one — the full journey reveals itself as we get closer.
BATTLE OF THE FUTURE BUDDHAS
ConfirmedCalifornia Sunshine
ConfirmedCHEMA ESCUDERO
ConfirmedGOAACEN
ConfirmedRay of Light Music
ConfirmedSUN PROJECT
ConfirmedX-DREAM
ConfirmedDay-wise lineup & full schedule will be announced closer to the festival.
Where It All Happens
The Music
"We don't go to a Goa trance gathering. We go home."
The Sound System
A world-class sound system meticulously tuned to perfection — felt in the chest, in the spine, in the soul. Deep bass that grounds you to the earth while the melodies carry you to the stars. Every frequency placed with love.
25+ Artists
Legendary selectors spanning the golden age of Goa trance to its modern edge — the true architects of the genre we love, announced one by one as the journey unfolds.
The Dance Floor
An open-air floor beneath a canopy of stars, wrapped in forest, alive with thousands of souls in motion. A sacred space where time dissolves, the mind quiets and the body becomes pure music, pure joy, pure liberation.
The main stage runs from 2:00 PM until 2:00 AM each day — a continuous, curated journey through sound. Each set flows seamlessly into the next, honouring both the legendary roots of Goa trance and the creative edges of its evolution. Come early. Stay late. Let the music do the rest.
Morning Retreat Activities
Click any activity to explore what awaits you
Personal sessions (Thai massage, tarot, astrology & similar) are offered by independent practitioners and paid separately.
Our Collective Container
Sacred Agreements
The values that make Anam Cara a truly sacred space for every soul.
Bring This Energy
Come with an open heart to share and to care
Please bring a smile along — it's contagious
Embrace every stranger as your soul family
Dance like absolutely nobody is watching
Look after each other — we are the safety net
Be fully present — keep your phone in your pocket
Respect the land — always pick up your waste
Ask before touching — consent is always sacred
Drink water and rest when your body asks
Bring your authentic self — all versions welcome
Spread kindness with every single interaction
Leave this place more beautiful than you found it
Leave These Behind
Leave your ego at home — seriously, leave it there
Don't bring judgment into our sacred space
No glass bottles anywhere on the dance floor
Don't photograph others without their consent
Don't litter — not even a single cigarette butt
No aggressive energy in ceremonies or circles
Don't disturb rest areas or chill-out zones
Don't waste precious water — conserve mindfully
No shouting or loud noise in the rest areas
Don't be a bystander — if someone needs help, act
No negativity toward artists, staff or volunteers
Don't leave without saying thank you to the land
"The only rule that matters is this — treat every soul you meet as you would want to be treated in your highest, most loving moment."
— The Anam Cara Family
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