Essex Recovery Festival 2026

Essex Recovery Festival is a three-day, 100% drug and alcohol free festival celebrating recovery in all its forms. The weekend brings together music, wellbeing, creativity and time outdoors in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Whether you want to fill your days with workshops or simply slow down and breathe, the festival is designed to feel safe, friendly and real — a place to meet people who understand and to enjoy a summer weekend without pressure.

This festival is brought to you by Essex Recovery Foundation, a not-for-profit dedicated to creating safe and vibrant spaces for people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. 

What to expect

Wellbeing programme
Gong baths • Soma breathwork • Inner-child healing • Cacao ceremonies • Guided meditation • Creative workshops led by people with lived experience

Music and evenings
Live bands and artists • Silent discos • Sober raves • Open mic spaces • Campfire sessions

Active and outdoors
Climbing wall • Zip wire • Axe throwing • Sports and fitness • Swimming • Nature walks

New for 2026

• Comedy tent featuring comedians from Mock the Week

• Live DJs in the forest and more silent discos

• Cold water therapy sessions

• Nutrition and cooking workshops with professional chefs

• Chilled DJ sets by the poolside

• Enhanced glamping options with added comfort
  

Important information

• 18+ event

• Drug and alcohol free site

• Food and sober drink vendors on site

• Camping and glamping available

• No dogs except registered assistance dogs

• Travel and accessibility details available on the website
  
  

Last year the festival sold out. We recommend booking early if you plan to join us.