FAQ
Tickets
What is included with a General Admission ticket?
What is included with a General Admission ticket?
✦ Full access to the festival for the duration of your pass.
✦ Tent camping.
✦ 10+ workshops led by inspiring facilitators.
✦ 10+ conferences exploring wellness, creativity and human connection.
✦ 10+ live musical performances, including 2 exclusive shows by Alex Serra & Totidub (Spain).
✦ Access to art installations and immersive experiences throughout the site.
Not included:
✦ Parking (purchased separately through RécréoParc).
✦ RV/van camping pass (available as an add-on).
✦ Showers ($0.25 per use).
✦ Beach access (50% off the regular RécréoParc admission fee).
✦ Food and beverages.
✦ Treatments and sessions offered by therapists (priced individually).
✦ Purchases from vendors.
✦ VIP access.
What is included in the VIP ticket?
Your VIP ticket includes:
✦ Full festival access, including all workshops, conferences and live music performances.
✦ Access to the VIP Connection Space, featuring a comfortable lounge area near the Main Stage to rest, recharge and connect.
✦ Unlimited Gutsy kombucha on tap.
✦ One complimentary Gutsy reusable bottle to keep and refill throughout the weekend.
✦ Complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages served by our team.
✦ Massage sessions with on-site therapists (subject to availability).
✦ Ice baths (available during designated hours).
✦ A charging station for your devices behind the VIP bar.
✦ A beauty station with a mirror and essentials.
Are tickets refundable?
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
If you can no longer attend, you are welcome to give or sell your ticket to someone else. Simply share your QR code with them.
To ensure a smooth check-in, the new ticket holder should also have access to the original purchaser's name and email address. No need to contact us to transfer your ticket.
Do children need a ticket?
Children 15 years old and under receive free admission when accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
If you're camping, please ensure your children remain supervised at all times for everyone's safety.
Is the festival accessible for people with reduced mobility or wheelchair users?
Yes! ANATHA FEST takes place at RécréoParc, a site that has been designed to accommodate visitors with reduced mobility.
Accessible facilities include:
✦ Accessible restrooms at the Pavilion, including one available 24/7.
✦ Two accessible parking spaces near the Pavilion for vehicles displaying a valid accessible parking permit.
✦ Paved main pathways, making it easier to navigate with a wheelchair, mobility scooter or other mobility aid.
Please note that some festival areas are located on grass or uneven natural terrain and may be more difficult to access.
If you have specific accessibility needs, please don't hesitate to contact us before your visit. We'll be happy to help you plan your experience.
When and where is ANATHA FEST 2026?
Location
RécréoParc
5340 Boulevard Marie-Victorin
Sainte-Catherine, Québec, J5C 1L9
Dates
August 7–9, 2026
What are the festival opening hours?
Friday, August 7 (Weekend Pass holders & Friday ticket holders)
✦ Camping check-in opens at 12:00 PM.
✦ Festival gates open at 4:00 PM.
✦ Programming runs until 1:30 AM.
Saturday, August 8 (Weekend Pass holders & Saturday ticket holders)
✦ Festival gates open at 8:00 AM.
✦ Programming runs until 3:00 AM.
Sunday, August 9 (Weekend Pass holders & Sunday ticket holders)
✦ Festival gates open at 8:00 AM.
✦ Programming runs until 6:30 PM.
Please note:
The main access route to RécréoParc crosses the St. Lawrence Seaway bridge, which occasionally opens to allow ships to pass. This may temporarily delay your arrival.
We recommend allowing extra travel time, especially on Friday afternoon.
Bridge status: https://recreoparc.org/pont/
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Can I sleep on site?
Yes! Camping is included with every Weekend Pass, so you're welcome to bring your own tent and stay on site for the full festival experience.
Please note that camping is only permitted in the designated campground. Camping is not allowed within the festival grounds where activities and performances take place.
You can also upgrade your stay by purchasing:
✦ An RV/Van Pass (limited availability).
✦ A Ready-to-Camp package (only one left! Contact us at info@anathafest.com for availability.)
What do we need to bring for the weekend?
✦ Your ticket (QR code) and a valid photo ID.
✦ A tent and camping gear (if you're camping).
✦ Sleeping bag, pillow, and sleeping pad or air mattress.
✦ Comfortable clothing for warm days and cooler evenings.
✦ A rain jacket and sturdy shoes.
✦ A reusable water bottle (free water stations are available).
✦ A yoga mat, blanket, or cushion for workshops and talks.
✦ Swimsuit and towel (if you plan to visit the RécréoParc beach).
✦ Sunscreen, a hat, and insect repellent.
✦ A flashlight or headlamp for getting around at night.
✦ Personal toiletries and any medications you may need.
✦ A quarter ($0.25 CAD) if you plan to use the showers.
✦ Cash or a credit/debit card for food, vendors, and optional activities.
Food & drinks
✦ Feel free to bring cold food, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages.
✦ If you wish to cook, please use the designated cooking area located near the Vendor Village and the Workshop Stage. Cooking is not permitted at campsites or elsewhere on the festival grounds.
✦ You may bring your own alcoholic beverages for personal consumption in the campground only. Glass bottles and any other glass containers are strictly prohibited anywhere on site.
Do you sell alcohol?
No. ANATHA FEST will not be selling alcohol this year. We offered it during our 2025 edition, but we've decided to keep the festival alcohol-free for now, as it better reflects the experience we want to create.
Instead, you'll find a variety of delicious non-alcoholic options throughout the festival, including our 🥥 Coconut Bar, serving fresh coconuts and refreshing coconut-based drinks.
You're welcome to bring your own alcoholic beverages for personal consumption throughout the festival.
Please note that glass bottles and any other glass containers are strictly prohibited anywhere on site.
What happens in case of rain?
We play in the rain, plain and simple. Note that there are covered spaces where you can take shelter if needed.
Are animals permitted on-site?
Yes! We do accept animals on-site. We kindly ask of you to look out for them and clean up after them to respect other participants.
What is the washroom situation?
Yes! You'll find three sanitary blocks across the festival site:
✦ One at the Main Pavilion.
✦ One near the Vendor Village and the Workshops Stage.
✦ One in the campground.
All washrooms are cleaned regularly, throughout the festival to help keep them clean and comfortable for everyone.
Can I use a camping stove or BBQ?
No. Camping stoves, BBQs, propane or gas cooking equipment, and open flames are not permitted on the festival site, in accordance with the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation regulations.
You're welcome to bring cold food, snacks, and your own beverages.
If you'd rather not pack your own meals, we'll have a variety of food vendors on site, including:
✦ Wood-fired pizza
✦ Vegan cuisine
✦ Nourishing bowls
✦ Mexican food
A designated cooking area is available near the Vendor Village and the Workshop Stage for simple meal preparation.
The only exception to the cooking equipment restriction applies to licensed food vendors operating with approved commercial equipment and the required insurance.
Can we make individual campfires on site?
No. Individual campfires are not permitted anywhere on the festival site.
Instead, join us around our two the community campfires hosted by the RécréoParc team, a shared space to slow down, connect, and enjoy the evening together.
What food will be available?
This year, you'll find a variety of delicious food and beverage options throughout the festival:
- 🍕 Leeza Pizza – Artisan pizzas.
- 🌮 Burritos Caliente – Tacos and burritos.
- 🥗 Denis Grondin – Plant-based cuisine including breakfast bowls, power bowls, salads, soups, risotto, smoothies, and desserts.
- ☕ Wonder with Energy – Coffee, espresso, matcha, and specialty energy drinks.
- 🍵 Matcha Bar – Ceremonial matcha, iced matcha lattes, and specialty matcha beverages.
- 🍵 Eolie – Organic teas, house-made chai, fair-trade coffee, herbal teas, smoothies, handcrafted beverages, healthy snacks, and non-alcoholic botanical drinks.
- 🌿 Rose Vegan – Gluten-free plant-based meals, smoothies, fresh juices, iced matcha, healthy snacks, vegan desserts, and popsicles.
- 🥣 Renegade Emporium – Buffalo bone broth, Québexican bowls, tortilla chips with guacamole and vegan queso, and crunchy pickles.
🥥 Coconut Bar (fresh coconuts & coconut-based drinks) by us !
💧 Free drinking water will be available on site. Don't forget to bring your reusable water bottle!
We’re coming with a toddler — are there quiet camping spots? What time does the music stop?
Absolutely. We’ve pre-identified calm zones away from the main music areas, perfect for families and light sleepers.
Most music ends around midnight, and we’ve structured the site to respect everyone’s rest needs.