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Solstice Festival at Lake Atitlán
Music · Performance · Workshops · Arts · Yoga

Three days of world-class music, movement, art, and connection, set on sacred Mayan land with one of the most iconic views on Earth. We gather every December to release the old and welcome the new, together.

World-Class Music
Workshops & Talks
Cacao & Ceremony
Yoga & Tantra
5 Chapters
And counting
3 Days
Of Festival
World-Class Lineup
Artists from around the world
Mayan Highlands
Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
The Gathering

What Is Solstice Festival?

Solstice Festival is Eagle's Nest's flagship music+arts gathering, held each December 19–21 around the winter solstice. Three days of live music, ecstatic dance, ceremonies, workshops, and wisdom talks, all set on the platform overlooking Lake Atitlán and the surrounding volcanoes. We celebrate the longest night as a moment to release the old year and welcome the new, together. Part of every chapter's profits funds education scholarships for our local Mayan community.

Sacred Mayan Land

Held on the platform with one of the most iconic views on Earth, Lake Atitlán framed by three volcanoes.

Diverse Lineup

Downtempo, bass, organic house, techno, live music, sound healing, and keynote talks, curated international and local artists.

Profits for Scholarships

Every year, a portion of festival profits goes to education scholarships for local Mayan children.

Four Pillars

Music, Movement, Wisdom, Community

A 360° experience designed to elevate spirit and forge connection across every part of who you are.

Music

Electronic + live music: downtempo, bass, organic house, techno. International DJs and live acts curated for the crater.

Workshops

Yoga, Tantra, Biohacking, Fungi, Experience Design, Cacao, Sound Healing, Stand Up Comedy, practical wisdom from world-class facilitators.

Ceremony

Solstice Ritual, Cacao Ceremony, Lotus Ceremony, Performance Acts, sacred space to release and welcome.

Community

Diverse, delicious food. Local and international vendors. The best coffee in the world. People from 30+ countries.

The Festival

Three Days, One Crater

A flow that mirrors the solstice itself, descent, depth, and return.

1

Arrival & Opening Ceremony

Settle in, meet your festival family, and join the opening cacao ceremony as the sun sets behind the volcanoes. Live music opens the gates as we enter the longest night of the year together.

Day 1
2

Workshops, Music & Solstice Ritual

Full schedule of workshops, talks, and movement practices throughout the day. Music ramps as evening falls, leading to the centerpiece Solstice Ritual at midnight, a sacred moment to release the old and welcome the new.

Day 2
3

Integration & Closing

Sound healing, yoga, and gentle music to integrate the journey. A closing ceremony to bring it home, plus space to rest before returning to the world transformed.

Day 3
Common Questions

Solstice Festival FAQ

Every year on December 19, 20, and 21, three days around the winter solstice. Doors open mid-afternoon on Day 1 and the closing ceremony wraps midday on Day 3.
On the Eagle's Nest platform at Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, overlooking the volcanic crater. Sacred Mayan land, 360° views, fully immersive.
Yes. Tickets are sold separately from lodging. You can attend the festival and stay off-site (we partner with Colmena House and other nearby spots). On-site stays are also available, see the booking page to bundle.
A mix of international and local artists across electronic music (downtempo, bass, organic house, techno), live music, ceremony, sound healing, and keynote talks. The full lineup is announced ~3 months before the festival.
Solstice Festival is an adult gathering with late-night music. Children are welcome with a parent during daytime workshops, but we recommend booking childcare for the evening program.
Layers (highland nights are cold), water bottle, sunscreen, an open heart, and an intention for the new year. Cash for vendors. Leave your stress at the gate.
Part of every chapter's profits funds education scholarships for our local Mayan community in San Marcos La Laguna and surrounding villages.