- 2027 dates are 5-8 March, with a new venue at Glenaroua.
- Three stages and more hours than 2026, with the festival promising more room to roam.
- Pre-sale ran 12-14 October 2026 through Humanitix and took almost three-quarters of available tickets.
- Remaining tickets went on sale to the general public on 16 October 2026, with payment plans at checkout.
- The 2026 edition, Rainbow Spirit: Gathering Light, sold out.
Watch Rainbow Spirit Festival
We found no official livestream for the recent editions in our research. Resident Advisor lists a Rainbow Serpent Festival x Thick As Thieves live stream, but the material gives no date for it. Treat this as an in-person festival unless a stream is announced.
Latest
- 2027 venue announced as Glenaroua.[1]
- Remaining 2027 tickets put on sale to the general public, with payment plans available at checkout.[1]
- 2027 pre-sale began; ticket invitations sent by Humanitix at about 1PM, with 24 hours to accept.[1]
- 2027 described as a new home with more room, three stages, more hours and more music.[1]
- 2027 pre-sale registration open 12–14 October 2026 via Humanitix, with Auto-Purchase or Notify Me options; registration closes 9pm Wednesday 14 October.[1]
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Stages
2027 is set to have three stages. In 2026 the festival ran Homestead Stage and Horizon, plus one further stage, alongside the Evolve Gallery and The Clubhouse.
Plan your trip
The shuttle bus is the easiest way to arrive, and Shuttle Bus tickets include car-free camping. Glenaroua is about 90 minutes from Melbourne.
- The shuttle bus is the easiest way to arrive.
- Vehicles entering the site need a valid Car Pass, and passes are limited.
- Glenaroua is about a 90 minute drive from Melbourne.
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- The shuttle bus is the easiest way to arrive. All Shuttle Bus tickets include premium, centrally located car-free camping on arrival.[2]
- All vehicles entering the site must have a valid Car Pass, which is limited.[2]
- Drivers who plan to drink or celebrate must not drive impaired.[2]
- Glenaroua, the 2027 venue, is a 90 minute drive from Melbourne.[1]
- Gate hours (2026 edition): Friday 6 March 12pm–9pm; Saturday 7 March 10am–9pm; Sunday 8 March 10am–1pm. Closed for entry Monday 9 March (event finish 12pm). Arrive during gate hours only.[1]
- Follow directions from the Gate, Traffic and Campground teams on arrival.[1]
- Shuttle Bus tickets include central car-free camping, and camping gear and luggage are allowed.
- You camp on site, so arrive with your crew if you want to camp together.
- In 2026, caravans, campers and large vehicles had to register or General Camping entry was not guaranteed.
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- Shuttle Bus tickets include premium, centrally located car-free camping on arrival, with camping gear and luggage permitted.[2]
- Over four days and nights, attendees camp on site. Arrive with your crew if you want to camp together.[1,3]
- Caravans, camper trailers, motorhomes, and large buses or oversized vehicles needed to complete the large-vehicle registration form at https://rainbowspirit.net/large-vehicle-registration/. Without it, entry into General Camping could not be guaranteed. Site access is limited and uneven in parts.[1]
- Kids must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- No pass-outs or re-entry.
- Download your ticket QR code before arrival.
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- Kids must be accompanied by an adult at all times.[4]
- Ticket holders download their ticket QR code before arrival.[1]
- Camping gear and luggage are permitted on Shuttle Bus tickets.[2]
- No pass-outs or re-entry.[1]
- Attend only with a valid ticket and respect the festival boundaries.[1]
- Leave No Waste. Respect the land, minimise waste, and pack out what you bring.[1,5]
- Behaviour that makes others feel unsafe, unwelcome or disrespected has no place at the festival.[3]
- Festival safety: 10 Pillars of Festival Safety are 1. Prepare yourself; 2. Be responsible and safe; 3. Drink enough, but not too much; 4. Eat regularly; 5. Cool down and chill out; 6. Apply self care; 7. The medical team is our friend; 8. Practice and promote safe sex and consent; 9. Love your ears; 10. Don't drive impaired.[6]
- The Village has talks, workshops, yoga, sound healing and a Kids Space.
- The Evolve Gallery shows visual art.
- Drinking water is provided by the festival.
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- The Village: a lifestyle sanctuary with talks, panel discussions, workshops, yoga, dance and movement, massage and healing sessions, live painting, sound healing and ceremony, and Aboriginal and First Peoples culture and ceremony.[7]
- Visionary art in the Evolve Gallery.[7]
- Kids Space: workshops, activities, play spaces, chill areas and artistry for children, with families invited to attend together.[7]
- Sound healing, meditation and gentle practices for rest, grounding and renewal.[7]
- Yoga on the Dancefloor, a gentle morning movement and breath session.[4]
- Drinking water is provided by the festival.[1]
Editions and history
Founded in 1998 as Rainbow Serpent Festival, it came back in 2026 under the Rainbow Spirit name after six years away.
| 2026 | Mar 6–9, 2026 | Titled Rainbow Spirit: Gathering Light. Returned in a smaller format after six years away. Ran on three stages: Homestead Stage, Horizon and one further stage. Tickets sold out in a flash. Gates: Friday 6 March 12pm–9pm; Saturday 7 March 10am–9pm; Sunday 8 March 10am–1pm; closed for entry Monday 9 March (event finish 12pm).[1,3] |
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- Returned from 6–9 March 2026 under the name Rainbow Spirit, at Eagle Ridge Event Park in Tallarook, after six years away.[1,3]
- Announced save-the-date for 5–8 March 2027 and the move to Glenaroua.[1]
- Luminosity fire art showcase facilitated at RSF 2018.[8]
- Founded as Rainbow Serpent Festival, with a permanent festival home in Lexton.[3]
FAQ
When and where is the festival held?
The 2027 festival is held 5–8 March 2027 in Glenaroua, VIC.
What is Rainbow Spirit: Gathering Light?
Gathering Light was the title of the 2026 edition, held at Eagle Ridge Event Park in Tallarook.
Is this a full Rainbow Spirit Festival?
No. The 2026 edition returned in a smaller format.
Is the event sold out?
The 2026 edition sold out. Tickets for the 2027 edition are on sale to the general public.
Will resale tickets be available?
For 2026, official resale ran through Humanitix at rainbowspirit.net/tickets. Tixel resale was not valid.
Is camping included?
Shuttle Bus tickets include premium, centrally located car-free camping on arrival.
Will there be a bus service?
Yes. The shuttle bus is the easiest way to arrive.
Do I need a car pass?
Yes. All vehicles entering the site must have a valid Car Pass, which is limited.
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Sources (9)
Facts checked against the festival's official site, channels and press coverage. Last checked 2026-10-21.