Yaga Gathering
| Yaga Gathering | |
|---|---|
Yaga Gathering 2013 | |
| Genre | techno, electronic music, Experimental music, Psychedelic music, Psychedelic trance, chill-out music, ambient, dub techno |
| Dates | July/August |
| Location(s) | Spengla Lake, Varėna, Lithuania |
| Coordinates | 54°20′14.80″N 24°46′31.60″E / 54.3374444°N 24.7754444°E |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Website | yaga |
Yaga Gathering is a transformational festival hosted in a clearing in Ežeraitis Forest, at the edge of Spengla Lake in the Varėna District of southern Lithuania. The festival has no corporate sponsors, and is financed by ticket sales. The site of the festival is about 60 kilometres (37 mi) south of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania.
DJs and live bands from various countries perform on four music stages: the Valley stage, the Pinegrove stage, The Duskwood stage and the Outmost stage. Classes and activities are among the festival's other attractions, including open-air cinema, the Discovery stage featuring lectures, Healing area with yoga and meditation sessions, handicraft workshops area, and a children's area. The design of the event space incorporates art installations and exhibits. Most of the festival infrastructure is built using biodegradable materials. Attendees are permitted to camp on-site.