THE NECTAR EXPERIENCE
SOAK in the NECTAR of LIFE with MUSIC, ART & CELEBRATION
Escape to idyllic Salt Spring Island for five days to share the best of life in an epic yet intimate environment of beautiful nature, friendly people, music, art, and creativity. We celebrate the Summer Solstice in the juiciest way we know how: with mad sick beats on inspired stages bursting with brilliant talent through pristine soundsystems to elevate the gathered community until the vibes are immaculate and inspiration is everywhere you turn.
MUSIC LINEUP AT NECTAR FESTIVAL
THE NECTAR & SOLSTICE STAGES
Experience our two inspiring Main Stages with Funktion Ones at the Solstice Stage, Sacred Roots custom Paraflex system at Nectar Stage and dynamic lighting by Sigma-1 Environments. Guaranteed to amplify and lovingly immerse you in the exhilarating frequencies of our music artists and elevate your dancefloor experience!
THE NECTAR VILLAGE
Indulge and inspire yourself in our lively daytime hub, The Nectar Village
Workshops, Tea & Elixir Lounge, Art Gallery & Interactive Art Installations, Artisan Vendors, Sunset Ambient Sets at the Epic Viewpoint.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
IN IT NIGHT
On Saturday evening, the Solstice Stage hosts "In It" Night for those who need a dose of the legendary “In It” and “In It Again” party vibes, featuring Abstrakt Sonance, Matsya, Sundog, Nectar's own Leland River and special guest 2-step & garage dynamo Buckley from the UK!
SALT SPRING ISLAND TALENT
The talent of vibrant Salt Spring Island is on full display at Nectar Festival with SSI artists including Matsya, Yinja & Oddwan, DJ Sage, Skywater, Eon Dusk, Boom Human, and Coco lighting up the frequencies for the dancefloor.
SUMMER SOLSTICE RITUAL THEATRE
As the light peaks, bring in the start of Summer 2025 with our inspiring Solstice Ritual Theatre performance to celebrate the longest day of the year with intention in the most auspicious way.
REVEL IN AN ENCHANTED SETTING
Escape to enchanted Salt Spring Island in B.C. where we'll be on a 67-acre private venue 400 metres above sea level with epic views overlooking Cowichan Bay. This magical natural setting includes mossy knolls, Douglas Fir, Arbutus, Cedar, Alder, Maple trees, and many diverse grasses and creatures.
CO-CREATE NECTAR WITH US
Do you have an offering that makes Nectar Festival even better?
Apply for a Co-Creative Grant to contribute to our shared experience! Whether it's an art installation, theme area, roaming or stage performance (or something outside the box), we'd love to hear about it. The best fits receive funding and become part of creating the Nectar experience!
THIS IS AN INTENTIONAL GATHERING
We believe in the power of Co-creative Festivals to uplift with positivity, connection, and community. Nectar Festival is more than a commercial event, it is an intentional gathering. We support and promote personal growth, healthy living, authentic relating, and profoundly meaningful experiences. So, let's take care of ourselves, each other and the land that hosts us. Together, we can make Nectar a vibrant sanctuary of positive community in a world of turmoil and division.