Dance In The Wild 2026After the success of DITW 2023, 2024 & 2025 we are very excited to invite you to join us this SPRING in 2026!
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of camping on 400 acres of beautiful Wurundjeri bushland as we gather together to celebrate our amazing DITW community!
Over the course of this vibrant weekend you can expect to immerse yourself in fantastic music, dancing, mouthwatering food, camping under the stars, invigorating morning yoga, mindfulness, and a deep immersion into your connection with nature.
We can't wait for you, your family, and friends to embrace the warmth of our all ages community event. Join us as we unite with the heartbeat of the land and the incredible spirit of our diverse community!
DATES: October 16 - 18th 2026
TIMES: Gates open 12:30pm Friday / Gates close 5pm Sunday
ADDRESS: Gilwell Park - 2555 Gembrook-Launching Pl Rd, Gembrook VIC
INVESTMENT:
Early Bird $240 *EARLY BIRD ENDS AUGUST 31st
Early Bird family $520 (any combo of 2 adults & 2 teens/kids)
General $300
General Family $640 (any combo of 2 adults & 2 teens/kids)
General Teens/Kids (5-17yo) $45
Kids under 5yo FREE
Day Pass Adults (no camping) $140
Day Pass Teens/Kids $45
Friday General (no camping) $60
TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/dance-in-the-wild-2026
WHAT'S ON:
~ Welcome to country w/ Wurundjeri Woman Stacie Piper
~ Open Floor Dance w/ Jo Woods
~ 5Rhythms Dance w/ David Juriansz
~ 'Dharma Dance' w/ Aladdin Jones & Jo Woods
~ African drumming n' Dance w/ Odai Affotey (Ghana)
~ Contact Improvisation w/ Ned Nicholson (Spain)
~ Morning yoga w/ Lucy Lawes and Chris Mazraany
~ Morning meditation w/ Anna Davies
~ Deep Ecology w/ Dr. Mel Birtchnell
~ TaKeTiNa w/ Justin Holland & Charlotte Roberts
~ Documentary screening 'Forest Country' w/ Lewi Haskins
~ Evening Sound Baths w/ Ali Hammoud
~ Kids & Teens 'Black Snake' Wildlife Presentation
~ Kids yoga w/ Elanor Franklin
~ Kids all-ages bush craft workshops
~ Kids all-ages clay play workshops
~ Leather craft & woodwork workshops for kids/teens
~ Night-time games/stories for kids/teens
~ Franklin Coffee Van
~ Steve Bakamoona spiced & sweets Chai tent
~ Veggielicious Vegan Food Stall
~ Wellness and Massage space w/ Steampunk Sauna
~ On site camping (BYO gear)
~ Shower & toilet facilities w/ all abilities access
~ Community kitchen access
~ Waterhole for cold cold plunges (if you're game!)
Inclusivity & Respect:
Event organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or to remove anyone for antisocial behaviour. LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC safe space
Responsibility:
Camping, swimming, bush play & all onsite activities at your own risk. Leave no trace policy - you must take ALL of your own rubbish w/ you - must use your own plate/cup/bowl/cutlery - Children MUST be supervised.
Acknowledgment:
DITW acknowledges the traditional custodians of the shared land on which we will gather the Bunurong & Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, whose sovereignty was never ceded
CONTACT: [email protected]
Event venue
2555 Gembrook-Launching Pl Rd , Gembrook, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3783(ENTER AT GATE 9), 2555 Gembrook-Launching Place Rd, Gembrook VIC 3783, Australia, Emerald
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