Ecstatic dance
festival Corfu

Our festival venue, the Arillas-Soundgarden, is situated on a small hill in the village of Arillas. It is approximately a 30-minute walk away from the beach, restaurants, and most apartments of Arillas. Everything at the Arillas-Soundgarden is harmoniously arranged within and around a 3,300 sqm garden. The impressive old olive trees provide shade during the day and create a magical atmosphere when lit up at night.The venue is divided into two areas:

• Relaxation Garden: Upon entering, you’ll find the catering bar for buffets and breakfast, as well as the check-in and session-giver desks. Various cozy corners for dining and relaxing are also located here.
• Festival Area: Features include the Olive Grove Floor, Under the Flower, the Olive Tree Stage, the Tree Temple terraces, and an indoor dance floor in the Tree Temple. We kindly ask attendees to respect the dances and workshops by avoiding phone use and refraining from chatting during scheduled programs in this area.

The village of Arillas is a vibrant coastal community located in the northwest of Corfu, Greece’s lush, green island. Arillas has become a hotspot for alternative tourism, attracting visitors worldwide with its unique combination of stunning beaches, traditional Greek charm, international festivals, retreats, holistic healing options, and spiritual offerings.

Our festival program emphasizes dance and movement activities, organized into a 5.5-hour morning session and a 3-hour evening session. This schedule allows attendees to enjoy the beaches, explore the surroundings, experience local restaurants, or book private sessions with our selected facilitators and teachers.

We provide:

• A vegan/vegetarian buffet before the opening celebration on Sunday and before the closing ceremony on Friday in the Relaxation Garden.
• Breakfast from Monday to Friday, served between 9:00 and 10:30.

Catering is not included in the ticket price and must be pre-booked at least two weeks before the festival. During beach breaks, attendees can explore Arillas’ diverse range of traditional Greek tavernas, fusion cuisines, and vegetarian/vegan-friendly options.

We provide free drinking water at the venue. Please bring your own refillable bottle and avoid using plastic bottles. Reusable bottles are available for purchase at the check-in counter.

A parking area is available near the festival grounds. If driving, please carpool with others and drive slowly along the narrow road leading to the venue to respect local residents. We also offer shuttle buses from Arillas to the festival during the two daily time slots. A shuttle schedule will be announced shortly before the event.

Please note that we maintain a substance-free environment year-round. Smoking, alcohol, and drugs are strictly prohibited on the festival grounds. A small designated smoking area is available.

Please dispose your waste in designated bins and do your best to protect the natural beauty of the area. Avoid using plastic bottles, bags, or disposable coffee cups.

Water is a limited resource in this region. Please be mindful of your water usage.

Do not bring any pets with you to Soundgarden. We have a little pack of cats and a team-dog. On the beach, dogs must be kept on a leash, and owners must clean up after them.

While nudism is officially prohibited in Greece, it is tolerated at the far ends of Arillas Beach. Please respect the signs on the beach indicating beginning of those areas.

Please bring:

• A water bottle.
• A yoga mat (a limited number of mats are available at the venue).

September is still summer season in Arillas, so we recommend booking accommodations as soon as possible.

Local independent providers include:

• Arillas.com
• Green Corfu – Studios and Apartments
• Nadolia Apartments
• Mastrogiannis Country Retreat
• Bardis Hotel
• Giannis Apartments
• Sunset Sea View Villas

To connect with others to share accommodation, visit the Arillas Ride & Room Share group on Facebook. If accommodations in Arillas are fully booked, nearby villages such as Agios Georgios, Agios Stefanos, Afionas, and Avliotes offer alternatives.

Local independent providers include:

• HolidayTaxis Shuttle Bus

• Public shuttle bus (Greenbus A6): greenbuses.gr

• Leandros Travel: leandrostravel.info

• Olgas Traval +030 2663051644: E-Mail Olgas Travel

• Arillas Travel: arillastravel.gr

• At the airport: Green Motion

In Arillas:

• Arillas Car Rental

• Spiros Bikes: Spiros Bikes offers E-bikes and scooters
• Kostas Bikes offers E-bikes and scooters: E-Mail Kostas Bikes

Caution: challenging roads for inexperienced scooter drivers

Camping is not allowed on festival grounds. By the beach, Dina’s offers camping or bungalow rentals. Call: +30 6981078807

Before arrival, download your Festival Ticket on your phone. Show your ticket at check-in to receive your wristband.

If you wish to join as a Private Session Giver or Volunteer, email us

We reserve the right to make changes to the program or schedule at short notice. Updates will be available on our homepage.

Tickets are non-refundable. However, you may sell yourticket or transfer it to next year’s festival. For assistance, email us

Tickets can be transferred. If you sell your ticket, email us the new holder’s name