The Sauna Project presents

Sauna Fest

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Sauna Fest New Zealand

Join us at the Blue Lake in the North Island, and stay tuned for our South Island edition.

North Island TAP TO EXPLORE Blue Lake 14–16 May 2027 South Island COMING 2027

What is Sauna Fest

A weekend for
body and soul

Sauna Fest North Island is where The Sauna Project's nationwide community of wood-fired mobile saunas comes together for one unforgettable weekend. Over 20 unique themed saunas scattered around the festival grounds, beside the lake and through the park.


Sauna Fest exists to serve genuine wellness, creating a weekend where you can slow down, be completely yourself, and connect with like-minded people.


Sauna Fest festival
Saunas by the lake Night at Sauna Fest Lake swim Inside the sauna at Sauna Fest Lake swim at Sauna Fest

What to expect

More than just saunas

20+ Themed Saunas

Wood-fired mobile saunas from across Aotearoa. Silent, women's only, family, free-flowing. Each one unique.

Aufguss Champion

NZ's inaugural Aufguss Championship. Watch or compete as essential oils meet hot rocks in a multi-sensory ritual.

Workshops & Zones

Moon, Star, Sun and Earth zones filled with workshops, yoga, dance, talks and meditation all weekend.

Music

Live music throughout the festival. Atmospheric, not aggressive. Music wraps at 1am so you can rest and go again.

Somatic Sanctuary

A cosy indoor space for receiving, healing and nourishment. Practitioners offering bodywork, sound and more.

Lake Swims & Runs

Morning 5km lake loop run, sauna and cold plunge, both Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Food & Vendors

Food trucks, market stalls and local makers. Diverse, delicious and catered for all food preferences.

Kids Zone

Playgrounds, pump track, bouncy pillow and a kids zone staffed by experienced kindergarten teachers.

"I left Sauna Fest with a feeling of elation that I had never experienced before. I think the saunas bring people together, break down barriers, and allow you to truly connect with others. At no point did I feel like I was having a solo experience. It was one of the most connected I've ever felt in a large group of people."
— Jayde McLean, Festival Attendee
Sauna Fest crowd

Sauna Fest

North Island

14–16 May 2027 · Lake Tikitapu

Sauna Fest has happened four times now. As the festival has grown, we've discovered a lot along the way. We found that health and wellbeing-focused festivals play an important role in our society. They allow us to connect with like-minded people and together experience something truly transformative.

It's a feeling that's difficult to describe, one that needs to be experienced. And it's open to all.

We welcome you to join us for the next one at Lake Tikitapu.

Sauna Fest at Lake Tikitapu

Mark your calendar

When tickets go live

Two dates to know. Get in early for the best pick of cabins and pricing.

23JUL

Pre-sale & Cabins

Pre-sale tickets and all cabin bookings open first, exclusively for our pre-sale list.

6AUG

General Release

Remaining tickets open to everyone, starting with Early Bird pricing while it lasts.

What's on offer

The five zones

Moon Zone

The Moon Zone is our main stage, home to keynote speakers, larger workshops and the main musical act. After sundown, it transforms into a dancefloor with epic DJs.

Star Zone

Talks and workshops from leaders in health, wellbeing and personal growth, offering the chance to learn new ideas about personal development and how to live a healthy life. Be inspired and leave feeling renewed.

Sun Zone

Movement, dance and energising practices. A space designed to bring you into the body, be that through talks or physical activities like yoga and activations.

Earth Zone

This space is for grounding workshops, ones with more of a focus on artistic activities, and ones based around connection.

Kids Zone

Kids Zone is a dedicated space for the little ones, with its own schedule of workshops just for kids. There's also a bouncy pillow, pump track and plenty of playgrounds. Kids love Sauna Fest!

Ready to join us?

14–16 May 2027 · Blue Lake, Rotorua · Tickets sell fast

South Island · Coming soon

October 2027

Sauna Fest
South Island

We're bringing Sauna Fest south. A new home, the same soul: wood-fired saunas, wild water, good people and the beauty of the South Island landscape.

Be the first to know when tickets drop.

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Watch

See the festival
come alive

The best way to get an insight is by watching the action unfold. Take a look at our video library to get a sense of the festival. Our videographers have done a great job of capturing the spirit of the festival.

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