From location and shuttle buses to camping, packing list, lakes, food & safety agreements.
The Gathering takes place at a beautiful lakeside location near Pápa, approximately 1 hour from Bratislava, 2 hours from Vienna and 2 hours from Budapest.
Open Google Maps LocationPlease use the exact location link above rather than simply navigating to Pápa city center.
Parking is available on site. Please get a parking ticket on our website together with your festival ticket. Please consider car sharing whenever possible - it saves space, reduces our footprint and is a beautiful way to meet fellow participants before arriving.
You can take a bus from your city to Győr in Hungary and then connect to Playa Luna / Pápai Tavak.
We provide a direct shuttle from Budapest, Vienna and Bratislava departing Thursday 27 August at 12:00, returning Sunday 30 August at 20:00. An artist van will also run to Győr every morning (inquire at Info Point if you need a ride). Shuttle tickets available on our website.
Click the map to open high-resolution view. Includes Water Stage, Fire Stage, Heart Dome, Red Tent, Saunas, Camping & Info Point.
We recommend arriving early enough to set up your tent, explore the grounds, have a swim and settle in before our Opening Ceremony at 16:00. Follow the Ancient Future signs to check-in and have your ticket / QR code ready on your phone.
Your festival ticket includes camping from 27 to 31 August with toilets and showers on site. Bring your own tent and sleeping equipment unless you booked glamping. Off-site options (hotels and Airbnbs) can be found in Pápa and surrounding areas.
Please come prepared for four days outdoors
And perhaps most importantly: bring curiosity, openness and enough space in your schedule to simply be.
A Market & Vegetarian/Vegan Food Area will offer delicious food throughout the Gathering. Please bring cash (HUF and EUR) as well as card for payments. We also encourage bringing reusable cups, plates and cutlery.
Fresh drinking water is available on site. Please bring a refillable bottle to stay hydrated throughout the weekend.
We have two beautiful swimming lakes. There is also an on-site wellness area with sauna, hot tub and cold plunge for relaxation.
Four days filled with live music, ecstatic dance, workshops, ceremonies, talks, singing circles and healing spaces. Thursday is our arrival day beginning gently by the water before the 16:00 Opening Ceremony. The latest schedule is always displayed on site and at program.html.
Ancient Future is a conscious gathering. We create a space where music, movement, nature and connection are enough. Please do not bring alcohol or recreational drugs onto the site.
Pápai Tavak is our shared home for four days. Leave no trace, use waste stations, and treat nature with care. No private fires anywhere - communal ceremonial fires are provided.
Families are welcome (children under 15 free). Dogs are welcome under full owner responsibility - please ensure your dog is comfortable around people, music and other animals.
Everyone should feel safe and respected. Respect boundaries: ask before touching or photographing closely. A no is a no, and a maybe is not a yes. Crew is always here to support.
Official programme ends Sunday 30 August at 20:00. Camping is included through Sunday night. Departure is Monday 31 August by 10:00. Please leave your camping spot spotless.
Before the event: info@ancientfuturegathering.com. During the event, visit our Info Point. Emergency contact: +421 944 377 602.
At Pápai Tavak in Hungary, a lake setting about an hour from Bratislava and two hours from Vienna and Budapest.
Ancient Future Gathering is a hybrid of festival, retreat and honest conversation, four days shaped around Remember, Envision and Embody. The lake and land that hold it are sometimes referred to as the Sanctuary, a natural site for rest, connection and celebration.
Capacity is limited to 750 people, kept intentionally small rather than built to scale.
Your ticket includes four nights of on-site camping, from the 27th to the 31st of August, with showers and toilets available.
A Market & Food Area on site offers food from conscious, aligned vendors.
This is a camping event, so bring a tent or sleeping setup alongside comfortable clothes for warm days and cooler nights, something for swimming, and an open mind. A fuller packing list will be shared with ticket holders closer to the date.
Children up to 15 attend free of charge, though a free ticket still needs to be claimed as these are limited.
No drugs or alcohol are allowed on site.
Tickets are handled by our official ticket partner, from 277€ (Second Wave) up to 333€ at the door, plus Supporter, Patron and Founders Circle tiers. Get your ticket here.
Yes, Dogs are allowed. Please take care of your little friend. Get your ticket here.
Yes, write to us at info@ancientfuturegathering.com and tell us a little about yourself.
