At Good Vibrations Society, talks and workshops are at the heart of meaningful connection and growth. Beyond the music, these sessions provide a space to explore new ideas, spark creativity, and engage in open dialogue. From thought-provoking talks by inspiring speakers to hands-on workshops that foster learning and collaboration, they offer opportunities to connect deeply with others and yourself. These moments of shared knowledge and curiosity are what make the festival a truly enriching experience.
Amrutha – Free vegan cooking classes.
Amrutha is more than a place to eat; it’s an invitation to sit, share and belong. Our philosophy is built around abundance, generosity and the ritual as old as time of gathering at a communal space where food is the centrepiece, but connection is the purpose. Drop in for an informal cooking lesson on Saturday…
Morning musings with tea, poetry and arts and crafts
Before the day gets going, pop down to the nest for informal chatter, crafts and a nice cup of tea. The perfect way to ease yourself into the good vibrations.
The Root opening ceremony with cacao
Begin your festival weekend in The Root. Come together as a group, enjoy a hit of ceremonial-grade cacao and dance your way into the weekend. Cacao’s reputation is that of a gentle yet powerful Earth medicine, containing many beneficial nutrients and goodness, perfect for these times. Cacao has been known to open your heart, create…
Clay Table
See where your imaginations take you, using clay and nature craft to unlock your creative flow. A beautiful, sensory, calming and reflective activity available throughout the day, welcome to come and go as you please and take your creations home.
Hindleap Warren
Hindleap Warren Outdoor Centre is a residential outdoor learning centre set in the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex, run by the charity London Youth. It provides families, young people and children with the opportunity to build confidence, resilience and independence through meaningful time in nature. Set within over 300 acres of private woodland, young people…
The Social Society: Volunteer hackathon
A fast-paced, feel-good workshop where people come together to do good the right way. Hosted by The Social Society, this 75-minute interactive session connects attendees with real charities to tackle real challenges, in real time. Participants collaborate in small groups to generate practical ideas, fresh perspectives, and tangible solutions that charities can actually use. Expect…
Circus with Panda
The Circus is back in town! We are delighted Panda is returning for another year of helping us build some circus skills. Join us Saturday 3pm at the Hive.Open to all, big and small! Try your luck at juggling, diablo, plate spinning, staff spinning and balancing things on your head with Panda the multi-talented performer…
Scrap craft
Let your creativity take you on a journey of junk modelling – make a festival accessory, design your own mandala or create a box robot… Make anything you want at our table of scrap items available for your use throughout the day.
Show and Tell
A chance for you to perform on our Hive stage. Be it a song or a dance, a trick or a treat, we welcome all performers big and small to share what they wish. A polished piece or an improvised moment, you’ll get an encouraging audience and a boost of confidence to boot. Expect a…
Scrap play
Large scale items for a mega loose parts play activity. What will you build with tubs and tubes and fabric and rope? The idea with loose parts is that there is no set purpose, it is the children’s inventiveness and creativity that makes for endlessly different and imaginative journey of play. Play is a process,…
The 100 year history of Winnie the Pooh
Celebrate 100 years of Winnie the Pooh with the world’s foremost expert and long standing owner of Pooh Corner Neil Reed. Explore the history behind Christopher Robin and the most famous bear to ever live on the Ashdown Forest!Â
Big Games for all
Friday afternoon The Hive will host some big group games for young and old contenders. Bring your game faces and join The Games!













