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8 of the best wellness festivals and events to visit this summer
Festival season is upon us. But, if the thought of muddy fields, warm beer in plastic cups, and late-night queues for the portaloos doesn’t fill you with joy, there is an alternative.
Wellness festivals are becoming increasingly popular, offering a soul-soothing alternative to traditional music events. Think yoga beneath the trees, sound baths at sunset, nourishing food and inspiring talks.
Ready to reset? Here’s our guide to the most uplifting and transformational events of summer 2025.
The best wellness festivals and events 2025
Wellnergy Festival, Wimbledon Park, London, 13-14 June 2025
A vibrant blend of movement, mindfulness, and mental health. Wellnergy brings together invigorating classes (think yoga, Pilates and breathwork), alongside inspiring talks, and live music right in the heart of London.
Expect sessions with top personal trainers, psychologists, and nutritionists, as well as hands-on workshops for everything from journaling to sound healing. It’s perfect for those looking to dip a toe into the world of wellness without committing to a long stay.
Colibri Spirit Festival, Corfu, 21-27 June 2025
Seeking some sunshine? Head to Colibri Spirit Festival.
Set against the crystalline waters and olive groves of Corfu, this sun-soaked festival offers a seven-day immersion into embodied presence, ancient wisdom, and global healing practices. Stay the whole week, or just a few days. You can camp at the festival or opt for accommodation nearby.
Expect yoga, breathwork and devotional music, alongside a fantastic line-up of revered teachers and visionaries. It truly is a festival to nourish the soul!
Euphoria Retreat: The Greek Path to Longevity, 3-13 July 2025
Sun seekers will also love the Euphoria Retreat this summer. Set in the foothills of Mount Taygetus and surrounded by pine forests, Euphoria is just two and a half hours drive from Athens.
This 10-day immersion explores the ancient Greek philosophy of macrozoe (living well for longer). Combining Hellenic wisdom with modern science, the retreat features expert-led seminars, Mediterranean nutrition, movement classes, and rituals rooted in longevity.
Expect golden sunsets, ocean swims, and expert wellness wisdom. Bliss!
PARADHIS Festival, Cornwall, 4-6 July 2025
For those after something closer to home, PARADHIS brings music, nature and wellness together in one long weekend.
Nestled in the heart of Cornwall, this festival offers the opportunity to relax in the dreamy Boconnoc Estate. Camp under the stars or, for something a little more luxurious, opt for a spot of glamping.
There’s an extensive wellness programme running throughout the weekend, with yoga, meditation, sound baths, and cold water experiences. Plus, there’s plenty of opportunity to relax, with aromatherapy workshops, relaxing massages and on-site hot tubs.
World Yoga Festival, Henley-on-Thames, 31 July-3 August 2025
If yoga is your thing, be sure to grab your mat and head to this year’s World Yoga Festival. This event is ideal for those looking to get out of the capital. Conveniently located in Henley-on-Thames, it’s just under an hour’s train ride from Paddington Station.
The World Yoga Festival offers the opportunity to try a diverse range of classes and deepen your practice – from asana, pranayama and meditation, to chanting sessions and Ayurvedic workshops. Plus, with yoga classes at all levels, there’s something for both beginners and experienced yogis to enjoy.
Four Seasons Hotel Megève, French Alps, various dates
If a wellness pop-up in the Alps sounds more your speed, the spa at the Four Seasons Hotel Megève is hosting a summer of exclusive holistic treatments.
Throughout the season, Stéphanie Semonin will be offering treatments and somatic healing every weekend. Her approach blends fasciatherapy, a manual technique that releases bodily tension by working on connective tissues, with somatopsychopedagogy, which explores the link between the body and our emotions.
Physiotherapist and holistic wellness expert, Lucja Maslowska, will also be at the alpine hotel from 21-27 July. She’ll be offering personalised treatments of massage, meditation and nutrition.
And, if workshops are more your thing, don’t miss the masterclasses running from July 27th until August 3rd. Created by longevity health clinic, Clinique La Prairie, guests will have the opportunity to explore tailored treatments and book personalised nutrition assessments to support longevity. A must for avid biohackers!
Wilderness Festival, 1-4 August 2025
Not quite ready to dive into a full wellness festival? Wilderness offers the perfect sweet spot. It’s ideal for those who still seek the buzz of a music festival, with the space to wind down and relax, too.
Based in Oxfordshire, Wilderness combines top live music acts with a comprehensive wellness schedule. Dance away to the likes of Basement Jaxx, Supergrass and Annie Mac, or slow things down with morning yoga, foraging workshops and soothing sauna sessions.
Happy Place Festival, Tatton Park, Cheshire, 30-31 August 2025
Celebrate the August Bank Holiday in true wellbeing style.
Founded by broadcaster and wellness enthusiast, Fearne Cotton, this uplifting event brings together an inspiring mix of classes and workshops. Get crafty with clay and jewellery masterclasses, or practice your best downward-facing dog with leading yoga teachers.
There’s also live music throughout the weekend, alongside talks from famous faces, including author Donna Ashworth and radio presenter Gemma Atkinson.
A gorgeous way to complete a wellness-filled summer.
