Come as a participant,
leave as a contributor.
Radical co-creation, self-reliance, and deep connection in nature.
Evolve is a festival and a social movement, bringing people together to share knowledge, wisdom, and community to support culture change for a better world.
It is both a response to the global metacrisis, and an invitation to co-create the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.
Community
A tribe of open hearts and minds, dedicated to deep connection, safety, and mutual support.
Culture
Seeking truth together - integrating diverse perspectives to let collective intelligence emerge.
Movement
Growing from a festival into a global network of changemakers co-creating a better world.
Evolve Festival 2026
Gilwell Park, Gembrook
March 6th - 9th, 2026
Our Core Values
Evolve is built on a foundation of eight key values. Click below to explore them in depth.
Learning & Evolution
We support each other’s development as individuals while cultivating a cultural transformation together.
Ecological Wellbeing
We recognize we are nature. We design for regeneration, listening to the wisdom of the land and ecosystems.
Belonging & Contribution
Everyone has a place. We create safe spaces where people feel seen, valued, and free to express their gifts.
Celebration & Play
Joy and creativity sustain us. We harness the power of play to build trust and open space for emergence.
Collective Sensemaking
We seek truth together—integrating diverse perspectives to let collective intelligence emerge.
Collective Governance
We aim for fair power distribution, minimising centralisation and maximising trust and accountability.
Agency & Action
We don't just talk; we act. We use our shared inspiration to generate real-world projects that make a difference.
Honouring the Sacred
We acknowledge the spiritual dimensions of our work, creating space for reverence, gratitude, and connection to the sacred.
Moments from the Movement
Evolve has grown from small village gatherings at Confest into standalone festivals. Here is a glimpse of the connection, play, and beauty we create together.
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