About the festival

Habitat - Arcadian Forest 2026 is a psychedelic trance, progressive trance and techno festival held in a secluded outdoor location near Matroosberg Nature Reserve. The event centres around extended psytrance sets, immersive stage design, fire and art installations, and a tight-knit dancefloor culture rooted in South Africa’s psy scene. The site is typically reached by car, with final directions shared closer to the event. Conditions are generally mild during the day with cold nights.