FireLight: Lovers in the Wild Festival 2026

 

FireLight is an intimate, adult-oriented "micro-festival" that focuses on conscious connection, sacred sexuality, and erotic embodiment. Now entering its third year, it describes itself as a sanctuary for "ritual, revelry, dance, and music." Unlike mainstream music festivals, FireLight is deeply rooted in a culture of consent, attunement, and curiosity, blending whimsical play with deep ceremonial work.


 

What is it all about?

 

The event is a curated gathering designed to help participants explore their "erotic innocence" and authentic desires in a safe, community-supported environment. It is a fusion of:

  • Sacred Sexuality: Exploring "Eros" through breath, movement, and touch.
  • Ritual & Ceremony: Fire ceremonies, embodied rituals, and temple spaces.
  • Play & Expression: Dance, live music, immersive art, and "clothing-optional" natural spaces.
  • Community Values: The festival operates on strict agreements regarding consent, relational integrity, and "Seva" (selfless service/volunteering).

Where and When?

 

  • When: May 29 – June 1, 2026.
  • Where: Cedar Springs Retreat Center, California

 

Who should be interested?

  • Couples and Individuals: Anyone looking to deepen their relationship with themselves, their partners, or a like-minded tribe.
  • Spiritual & Somatic Explorers: People interested in tantra, embodiment, and sacred ritual.
  • The Consent-Conscious: Those who prioritize clear boundaries and intentional community spaces.
  • Note: This is an adults-only event.

What is the program?

While the specific hourly schedule is released closer to the date, the program includes:

  • Morning: Movement and dance sessions.
  • Daytime: Workshops led by various teachers (categorized on the site as Teachers A-Z), covering topics like intimacy, breathwork, and connection.
  • Evening: Evening "temples," music, and fire ceremonies.
  • Ongoing: Access to the lake/swimming holes and immersive art installations throughout the "Enchanted Village."


How long and what is the cost?

  • Duration: 4 days and 3 nights.
    • Arrival: Noon–6:00 PM on Friday, May 29 (Early arrival options available for May 28).
    • Departure: After 2:00 PM on Monday, June 1.
  • Cost: * Base Tickets: Range from $550 (Presale) to $800 (Last Minute/Present Lover tier). As of the latest update, the current tier is approximately $750.
    • What’s Included: The ticket price includes 3 nights of camping, all workshops, rituals, performances, and all delicious meals and snacks.
    • Upgrades: * Parking/Car Camping: $44–$155.
      • RV Passes: $333.
      • Lodging Upgrades (Bunk beds, Bell tents, or Safari tents): $66–$555.
  • Volunteering: Every participant is asked to sign up for a 2-hour volunteer shift to support the co-creation of the event.