7 of the UK’s best wellness festivals

This year has marked a shift towards more social and joy-led wellness experiences. Events such as sober raves and euphoric dance experiences, like Sanctum, offer people the chance to come together and party without alcohol. Elsewhere, other kinds of wellness-focused weekends are encouraging play and community connection, from large-scale gatherings for trail runners to those geared towards the spiritually curious. And then there's the big-name festivals, like Wilderness, that are challenging the idea of a traditional music festival, with programmes combining high-energy stages with yoga tents and lakeside spas. Here, we round-up the best events to book for spring and summer 2026, plus one to look forward to for later in the year.

1. Boardmasters Festival

Best for: surf and sea air
Why go: Split across two of Newquay’s best-known coastal settings, Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay, Boardmasters is a celebration of surf culture and live music. At Fistral, golden sands and wild Atlantic swells set the scene for professional and amateur surfing, while at Watergate Bay the focus moves to music, with incredible ocean views stretching out beyond the main stage. This year, guests can expect sets from the likes of Fatboy Slim, Lily Allen and Kasabian, and a growing wellness offering that includes sunrise yoga sessions, guided run clubs, an open-air gym and arts and crafts workshops. The vibe is relaxed, more like you’re on holiday than battling the crowds and chaos that come with the larger festivals.

2. Love Trails Festival

Best for: run club culture
Why go: If running and outdoor adventure appeal, Love Trails offers plenty of both. Festivalgoers spend their days running and hiking across Wales’ beautiful Gower Peninsula, along dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches and hidden coves, stretching tired legs with yoga sessions in between. All levels of running are catered for, whether you fancy a leisurely two-mile run or are ready to take on a 50-mile ultramarathon. Evenings are for dancing the night away to live bands and DJ sets, or attending inspiring talks, panels and workshops led by leading figures from the running world. It’s an active, social festival, so be prepared to keep your body moving from the moment you wake to the moment your head hits the pillow.

3. Mind Body Spirit Festival

Best for: Spiritual newcomers
Why go: This festival is all about exploring the more esoteric side of wellness. Taking place at London Olympia, one of the city’s largest exhibition spaces, attendees will have the chance to dip into a variety of talks, workshops and interactive sessions designed to promote spiritual growth. Think discussions around chakras and angle numbers, psychic readings, sound healing sessions, yoga and breathwork. There will also be a bustling marketplace, with hundreds of stalls selling products like supplements, candles, crystals and essential oils. The event runs across four days, closing with a shamanic ceremony on the main stage, involving drumming and chanting and the chance to reflect on what you’ve experienced. If you want to connect with your spiritual self, it’s a great place to start.

4. Sanctum Frequency Festival

Best for: Something a little different
Why go: Billed as a ‘large-scale, alcohol-free collective ritual’, Sanctum Frequency Festival provides a fresh take on the traditional rave. At its core, the Sanctum practice is an immersive experience that combines music, high-intensity movement and breathwork. Participants wear headphones throughout, creating something akin to a silent disco, and are guided through a journey designed to take them into a natural state of euphoria. Letting go of judgement is key, so you can focus on how the movement feels rather than how it looks. The festival typically takes place in grand, historic venues that add to the atmosphere. Previous editions have been hosted at spaces such as London’s KOKO and Battersea Arts Centre.

5. The Spring C&TH Balance Retreat

Best for: Clearing mental clutter
Why go: Pulling up to the manicured grounds of Lime Wood hotel in the New Forest, wisteria in full bloom, is a fitting start to a spring wellness event. Created by Country & Town House, this two-day gathering brings together leading wellness experts to help you welcome new energy and restore balance after the heaviness of winter. The itinerary is a mix of movement and creativity: yoga sessions led by renowned instructor Cat Meffan, meditation, nature walks, art classes and a fragrance workshop with Molton Brown. Mealtimes offer more time for nourishment — menus have been designed by Lime Wood’s chefs and will showcase the best of the season’s produce. At the end of the two days, you’ll hopefully leave feeling lighter, with a renewed sense of ease and a spring in your step.

6. Verve Wellness Festival

Best for: Star-bathing
Why go: Verve Wellness Festival takes place in the enchanting Larmer Tree Gardens, a historic site created in the 1880s by General Pitt Rivers, an army officer and pioneering archaeologist. Many of the ornate Victorian buildings remain intact, giving the gardens a whimsical, almost storybook charm. Held over the late May bank holiday weekend, the festival invites guests to explore the grounds, join yoga, fitness and breathwork classes, unwind in a pop-up spa and refuel at a range of food stalls. This part of Wiltshire also boasts some of the UK’s darkest, clearest skies — perfect for one of the most talked-about wellness trends of the moment: star-bathing. Also known as ‘mindful stargazing’, as night falls, you can immerse yourself in the vastness of the night sky — an experience experts say calms the mind, relaxes the body and helps reduce stress.

7. Wilderness Festival

Best for: wholesome hedonism
Why go: Set in the rolling parkland of Cornbury Park on the edge of the Cotswolds, Wilderness Festival is part music festival, part wellness retreat. Alongside headline acts — Scissor Sisters, Carl Cox and The Last Dinner Party top the bill this year — there’s a dedicated area for yoga, meditation and workshops, plus a lakeside spa with wild swimming and wood-fired hot tubs. Guests can also head to the banqueting tent for long-table feasts with food prepared by some of the country’s best chefs. With its forested paths and hidden corners, the festival has a whimsical, almost fairytale feel. It’s a place to be immersed in nature, slow down and switch off — and, if the mood takes you, lean into the more hedonistic side after dark.