To make your BUMI Festival journey as memorable and smooth as possible, we’ve gathered all the essential details right here. From what to bring and how to arrive, to guidelines on dance, food, and safety, these insights will help you dive into the festival with ease and excitement.
Please read carefully and adhere to the rules to help us preserve the festival’s spirit and safety.
BUMI Festival is a five-day wellness and music festival created for connection, creativity, healing, movement, and nature. Through workshops and performances led by our international team of mystics, healers, yogis, musicians, and artists, you can immerse yourself in daily yoga, meditation, healing circles, sacred movement, dance, and music.
To ensure a smooth start to your journey, our gates open at 8:00 AM on Thursday, July 30, 2026. We encourage you to arrive early to settle in, connect with the land, and prepare for the experience ahead. The Opening Ceremony begins at 5:00 PM, marking the beginning of five unforgettable days together.
BUMI Festival is a Toronto-area festival held in Blackstock, Ontario, at Souls Path, 2685 Shirley Rd, Blackstock, ON L0B 1B0, Canada. For directions, please use our Google Maps location link.
Bumi Festival is set in a beautiful natural retreat, with dedicated spaces for music, meditation, dance, workshops, and rest. From cozy lounge areas to scenic campgrounds, the land is designed to support comfort, creativity, and connection.
Mobile washrooms and showers will be available in different areas throughout the festival grounds for attendee use.
Current ticket options include Kids Pass (Ages 4–12), Teen Pass (Ages 13–17), 1-Day Pass, 3-Day Pass, and 5-Day Pass. Children under 3 years old may attend free. Kids and teens must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian throughout the festival.
Your festival pass gives you access to all performances, workshops, and group activities scheduled for the day or days covered by the pass you purchased. Optional services and add-ons, such as accommodation, parking, shuttle bookings, food market purchases, artisan products, and selected specialty offerings, are purchased separately.
All ticket sales are final, and tickets are non-refundable after purchase. In exceptional force majeure situations, such as a cancellation by the venue, BUMI will provide further guidance as applicable.
Tickets are non-transferable and may not be resold. In special circumstances only, you may submit a transfer request by emailing [email protected] no later than two weeks before the festival. The request must be sent from the same email address used for the original purchase and must include a copy/image of the purchased ticket and the reason for the transfer request. If approved, there will be no additional fee. Final approval remains entirely at BUMI’s discretion.
All attendees must wear their official wristbands at all times. Wristbands are required for entry and re-entry to the festival grounds. Multi-day pass holders may leave and return during the festival. Single-day passes are valid only for the date purchased.
If you need to add, upgrade, or change an add-on after purchase, such as parking, tent accommodation, or a different tent size, please email [email protected] from the same email address used for your original purchase. If approved, the change will be processed through the original booking and charged to the same purchase account where applicable.
Getting to BUMI is simple: you can drive and park on-site or book one of our shuttle services. BUMI is presented as a Toronto-area experience, while the actual venue is located in Blackstock, Ontario, so we recommend planning your route in advance.
Parking is available only for vehicles with a pre-purchased parking pass. Parking passes must be purchased in advance during the ticketing process or before arrival, as they will not be sold on-site during the festival. The parking pass is valid for the festival period and allows multiple entries and exits for your vehicle throughout the event.
Yes. Shuttle service is available and must be booked separately. Please use the dedicated shuttle booking page link
Accommodation and camping options are available as separate add-ons. Current options include Bring Your Own Tent camping spaces, ready-made Bumi tents, and selected rooms/cabin accommodations, depending on availability. Festival passes and accommodation bookings are purchased separately.
If you prefer off-site lodging, there are a variety of nearby options. We recommend using platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com to find accommodations that suit your preferences and budget.
Camping is permitted only in designated areas or accommodation provided by the organizer. Sleeping in cars or non-designated zones is not allowed. All campers are expected to respect quiet hours, shared spaces, and all safety instructions during the festival.
Yes. Mobile washrooms and showers will be placed in different areas across the festival grounds and will be accessible throughout the event.
Our festival schedule is available on the homepage and is continuously being updated as new artists, workshops, and sessions are confirmed. We encourage guests to keep checking back for the latest program details.
The current highlighted main artists by day are:
July 30 – YAIMA
July 31 – Sina Bathaie
August 1 – Poranguí
August 2 – Ajeet
Additional artists and sessions are added to the homepage schedule on an ongoing basis.
If you are planning to attend for one day only, the best approach is to choose the day based on the featured artist you most want to experience. Our 1-Day Pass tickets also highlight key artists for each day, and the homepage schedule continues to expand as more sessions are added.
The Opening Ceremony begins at 5:00 PM on July 30, 2026 and marks the official beginning of the BUMI Festival experience.
Let your body move freely and be present. We celebrate our dance spaces as substance-free zones that invite deep listening, connection, and full immersion. We ask guests to disconnect from devices where possible and honor the rhythm, the space, and one another.
Bumi Festival offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan food options to nourish your body and spirit. Enjoy our vibrant food market throughout the day, with snacks, fresh juices, and plant-based meals available on-site.
Pre-prepared personal food may be brought with you. However, cooking equipment, open flames, and glassware are not permitted. We kindly ask guests to keep personal food simple and respectful of the shared environment and surrounding wildlife.
Each attendee is responsible for managing their own allergies and should bring any required medications. While vegetarian and vegan food options are available on-site, guests with specific dietary needs should come prepared.
Alcohol and drugs are prohibited at BUMI Festival. Any attendee who chooses to use substances does so entirely at their own risk and responsibility, including any consequences affecting themselves or others. The festival and its affiliates are not liable for damages resulting from substance use.
Dress to express yourself freely and comfortably. With outdoor activities and changing weather, we recommend bringing layers, comfortable footwear, a raincoat, warm clothing for the evenings, cozy blankets, and sun protection.
We recommend packing thoughtfully for an immersive outdoor experience:
We are privileged to gather in a pristine natural environment. Please help us honor and protect it by disposing of waste responsibly, respecting wildlife habitats, and following all land care guidelines throughout your stay.
Your safety and well-being are a priority. We encourage all attendees to respect each other’s space and boundaries, participate mindfully, and look out for one another. All attendees must also be physically prepared for festival activities and accept the event’s general participation waiver.
Attendees may be photographed or recorded during the event. By attending, you grant permission for your likeness to be used for promotional purposes. Professional photography, videography, and drone use require prior approval.
Strictly prohibited items include alcohol, drugs, cooking equipment, glassware, weapons, flammable items, hazardous materials, unauthorized merchandise or promotional items, and pets or animals other than certified service animals.
Expect beautiful sunny days, cooler evenings, the occasional rain shower, and cold nights. Bring layers and be ready to embrace the elements as part of the full BUMI experience.
Reconnect. Realign. Rise.