Coração Fest

Summer Gathering · 29 Jul to 2 Aug

Five days in the mountains to slow down, open the heart and celebrate life.

  • Alcohol and substance free
  • LGBTQIA+ welcoming
  • For the whole family
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5 days, 4 nights · Tickets from €166

Five days, lived outside

The days unfold between movement and stillness, celebration and rest. Some moments are guided, others happen naturally.

People walking through the pines in the soft morning light

A glimpse into the journey

A conversation by the water. A song around the fire. Children playing nearby. A dance that lasts longer than expected.

Filmed at Coração Fest 2025

Coração Fest 2025 and 2026

Moments we shared

Dancing under the open starry sky, swimming in the lake, the children, the long hugs. A few photos from the last summers.

  • The dance floor under colourful shade cloths in the pines, a mandala on the ground
  • Two women embracing and laughing in the pine forest
  • A woman laughing with her eyes closed, wet hair, people dancing around her
  • At the decks among the granite rocks and the pines
  • Two women in a warm hug, one in a straw hat
  • Two mothers and their children smiling, cheek to cheek
  • A woman in a black dress dancing and smiling in the crowd
  • A man dancing with his arms open under the string lights
  • Friends laughing by the lake, a baby in arms
  • The sun setting through the pines, people on the hill
  • A line of people holding hands under the red canopy
  • A woman smiling with a card that says Livres para amar
  • A couple sitting by a wooden chalet in the evening light
  • A baby crawling on a blanket in the shade
  • Women dancing and laughing with their arms raised
  • A couple at dusk under a pink sky, dreamcatchers behind them
  • A crowd with their arms raised among the birch trees
  • Two people in a long hug among the dancers
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The crowd dancing at Boom Festival, seen from the DJ booth

Coming from Boom?

The perfect gathering after Boom

Coração Fest is about an hour and a half from Boom. Not loud, not dirty, not dusty: the lake, the pines and a more intimate setting.

A soft place to land, rest and let what you lived at Boom settle in your body.

Heart-connected artists

The 2027 line-up is on its way. Momo will hold the five days with friends who bring music, voice, dance and healing. We'll share their names here soon.

  • Amore Momo, sacred cacao ceremony, ecstatic dance and heart connection

    Your host

    Amore Momo

    Sacred cacao ceremony, ecstatic dance and heart connection

  • Live music

    Revealed soon

  • Voice and song

    Revealed soon

  • Dance

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  • Healing

    Revealed soon

Who has held space at Coração Fest

Soulful offerings

All of this comes with your ticket. Only 1-on-1 healing sessions are paid on the spot.

Dance and music

  • Ecstatic dance journeys
  • Live concerts
  • Spontaneous jam sessions

Ceremony and practice

  • Sacred cacao ceremony
  • Water ceremony
  • Yoga, meditation and embodied practices
  • Singing circles and shared prayer

Rest and care

  • Sauna and cold plunge
  • Spaces for rest, integration and connection
  • Healing area with massages and therapy

For everyone

  • Swimming in the lake
  • Activities for kids (up to 14 come free)
  • Dogs welcome
  • Fresh spring water to drink
  • Cacao being served from a big pot into cups
  • A woman standing in the lake with her hands joined above her head
  • Musicians playing keys, flute and guitar under the red canopy
  • A circle sitting on the sand by the water, around drums and a guitar
  • Musicians with a guitar and a ukulele dancing at the water's edge
  • People sitting on cushions, giving each other shoulder massages
  • A dog resting on a blanket beside its people

Is this for you?

Coração Fest may be for you if you feel called to:

  • Move, dance and express freely
  • Connect beyond words
  • Share space with kindness and presence
  • Be part of a conscious, heart-led community
  • Celebrate life in a grounded, embodied way

No prior experience is needed.

You are welcome exactly as you are.

Your ticket

Tickets are limited, to keep the space intimate and well held. Super Early Bird tickets are on sale now.

Buy your ticket on Ticket Tailor

Included

  • All concerts, ceremonies and workshops, 29 Jul to 2 Aug
  • Ecstatic dance, singing circles, cacao and water ceremonies
  • Yoga, meditation, sauna and cold plunge
  • Healing spaces and the kids' area (up to 14 come free)
  • Fresh spring water

Not included

  • Where you sleep (choose below, pay on arrival)
  • Food and drinks (vegetarian meals on site)
  • Getting there
  • 1-on-1 healing sessions

Plus a small booking fee. Tickets are non-refundable.

Where you'll sleep

Your own tent or van, a wooden chalet or a yurt, among the pines of Vale do Rossim. Tap one to see more photos.

  • Tent

    €10per night

    Per person. Bring your own tent

    • Pitch among the pines
    • Shared showers and toilets

  • Campervan

    €15per night

    Per person. Bring your own campervan or van

    • Park among the pines
    • Shared showers and toilets

  • Mezzanine bed

    €35per night

    One bed, for 1 person

    Or €60 a night for two of you

    • Upstairs in a wooden chalet
    • Shared shower and toilet

  • Private room

    €90per night

    The whole room, for 1 or 2 people

    That's €45 each when two of you share

    • In a wooden chalet
    • A double bed or two singles
    • Shared shower and toilet

  • Deluxe yurt

    €90per night

    The whole yurt, for 1 or 2 people

    That's €45 each when two of you share

    • A double bed or two singles
    • Your own shower and toilet
  1. 1Buy your ticket above
  2. 2The checkout asks where you'd like to sleep
  3. 3Pay your accommodation & meal plan when you arrive

Getting there

Vale do Rossim is high in the Serra da Estrela, far from the cities. You don't need a car, and you never make the trip alone.

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  1. Start

    Fly into Porto or Lisbon

    Porto is about 2.5 to 3 hours away, Lisbon about 3.5. You don't need your own car.

  2. The week before

    Share the ride

    Rides are shared in our WhatsApp group, and people pick each other up at the airport. Coming alone is easy.

  3. The last stretch

    Up into the mountains

    Drive in via Seia, not Manteigas, and park for free. By bus, go to Seia or Gouveia, then take a taxi or a shared ride.

  4. 29 July

    Vale do Rossim

    Doors open at 1 pm. The first day is for arriving, settling in and meeting each other. We leave on 2 August at 1 pm.

The lake at Vale do Rossim at dusk, the hills glowing orange and the moon over the water

A sanctuary in the mountains

Vale do Rossim is a beautiful eco resort by the highest lake in Portugal, up in the Serra da Estrela. Ancient granite, pine forest all around and clear water to swim in.

The long blue lake of Vale do Rossim between green hills, seen from the air
  • About 1,400 m up
  • Yurts and chalets in the pines

The lake

Swim in clear mountain water, lie on the warm rocks, watch the sun go down over the hills.

A woman standing in the lake up to her knees, arms open to the sun
The lake at sunset, the hill glowing orange in the water
A wooden deck with a picnic table looking over the lake

The pines

Yurts and wooden chalets in the shade of the trees, and paths that climb into the hills.

A dry grass path leading up to granite rocks, the lake behind
White yurts among the pine trees, seen from above
A round-roofed wooden chalet among the trees

The sunset

The light turns gold over the hills, then pink over the lake. We stop and watch it go, together.

Wooden chalets against an orange sunset
A pink sky and the moon over the lake after sunset
Still water in the golden light, a granite peak reflected in it

The nights

When night falls, we gather around the fire and beneath a sky full of stars. On clear nights, the Milky Way.

The Milky Way over a wooden chalet at night
A fire dancer kneeling with a flame under the string lights at night
A man dancing with his arms open under the string lights

Your questions

Something else on your mind? Write to us at info@coracaodecacau.com

  • Do I need any experience?

    Not at all. Bring your presence, your curiosity and an open heart. Whether it's your first time in a circle like this or your fiftieth, you'll be held and guided all the way.

  • Can I come alone?

    Absolutely. Many people come on their own and leave with deep friendships. The circle welcomes you exactly as you are.

  • How do meals work?

    Meals aren't in the ticket. Nourishing vegetarian meals are cooked on site with love, with vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free options, and there are drinks and snacks all day.

    We're still shaping the food for this year. You'll get the full plan and prices before the gathering.

  • Can I bring my own food?

    Yes. Just know that open fires aren't allowed on the grounds and there's no shared kitchen, so you can only cook if you stay in a wooden chalet. We'd love for us all to eat together, the food our chefs cook for us.

  • What should I bring?
    • Comfortable clothes for dancing and ceremony
    • Swimwear and a towel, for the lake, the sauna and the cold plunge
    • Warm layers: evenings in the mountains get cool
    • Sun protection
    • A water bottle
    • Your tent or campervan, if you're not taking a bed
    • Your instrument, if you play one
  • How does accommodation work?

    Bring your own tent or van, or take a bed in a chalet or a yurt. Choose where you'd like to sleep when you buy your ticket, and pay for it when you arrive (cash is welcome). Beds are limited, so don't wait.

    Prices and photos are in Where you'll sleep, above.

  • Can I arrive early or stay longer?

    We can't check you in early: we're still preparing the space for you.

    Staying one or two extra nights at the end is welcome, for the price of your bed. Email us before, or tell us during the gathering.

  • Can I bring my children?

    Yes, the whole family is welcome. Children up to 14 come free, and there's a kids' area with activities for them.

  • Can I bring my dog?

    Yes, as long as your dog is friendly with children and other dogs, and happy in a shared, natural place.

  • Is there alcohol?

    No. Coração Fest is free of alcohol and other substances.

  • Can I cancel or get a refund?

    Tickets aren't refundable, but you can pass yours on to someone else, as a gift or by selling it. Write to us at info@coracaodecacau.com and we'll put the ticket in their name.

    If you sell it, the new person pays you the ticket price. They also pay Coração de Cacau a transfer fee: €30 for tickets from the first two price phases, €50 for tickets from the last one.

  • Are there special tickets for therapists, artisans or vendors?

    Yes, for therapists offering one-to-one sessions and for artisans and vendors in the market. Choose that ticket when you buy, or email us first if you have questions.

Hold space with us

Volunteer or bring your art

Coração Fest is made by many hands. If you would like to help, or to share your music, workshop or practice, tell us a little about you.

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The lake at Vale do Rossim at sunset, the hill glowing orange in the water

29 Jul to 2 Aug 2027 · From €166

A home where hearts meet

Come with an open heart. Leave with new memories, new connections and a little more of home within you.

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