Festival FaQ
GENERaL FESTIvaL INFORMaTION
Rainbow Spirit: Gathering Light is a special return gathering – a smaller, intentional chapter as we rebuild towards a future full-scale Festival. It brings together music, art, healing spaces, workshops and community on Country, honouring connection, creativity and care.
Rainbow Spirit: Gathering Light 2026 takes place from 6-9 March 2026 on Taungurung Country, at
Eagle Ridge Event Park, 210 Tallarook-Pyalong Road, Tallarook VIC.
The site is located approximately 1.5 hours north of Melbourne CBD, surrounded by natural bushland in regional Victoria.
This event is a stepping stone – more intimate than previous Rainbow Spirit Festivals, with a significantly reduced capacity and focused programming. It holds the heart of Rainbow while allowing us to rebuild sustainably and responsibly.
TICKETING
Yes. This event has SOLD OUT.
No further tickets will be released.
Official ticket resale is now open through our authorised ticketing partner, Humanitix.
If you can no longer attend, or are looking to secure a ticket, all resales must be completed through the official Humanitix system.
Resale options include:
– Selling your ticket directly and securely to someone you know
– Listing your ticket for public resale, allowing it to be purchased by someone on the waitlist.
Click here for more information on how to sell your ticket.
All resale tickets are offered at fair, capped pricing and the name transferred securely once sold.
Please note:
We will not accept tickets sold through third-party platforms, including Tixel.
Tickets purchased outside the official Humanitix system will not be valid and entry to the festival will be denied.
Tickets are non-refundable. Please purchase mindfully.
If you’ve chosen a pay-over-time payment plan, it’s important to keep your payments up to date.
If a scheduled payment can’t be processed (for example, due to insufficient funds, an expired card or a blocked card), you’ll be notified by email.
Missed payments are handled as follows:
- Overdue amounts will be re-attempted automatically with your next scheduled payment
- You can make a manual payment at any time via the Manage Order button in your confirmation email
- If a plan reaches its final payment date with an overdue balance, payments will continue to be attempted weekly
- Any payment plans still overdue once the event start date has passed will be automatically cancelled
All patrons must present a valid photo ID on entry. The name on your ID must match the name on your ticket.
Photocopies or photos of ID cannot be accepted.
Yes. Ticket name changes will be available via your ticketing account or via the Humanitix resale platform prior to the event.
Name changes on the gate are only permitted with proof of ticket ownership and a fee applies. We strongly encourage patrons to update ticket details before arrival to avoid issues at entry.
Ticket QR codes will be released closer to the event. You’ll receive an email when your QR code is available, and it will also appear in your ticketing account.
If you haven’t received a confirmation email:
- Check your spam or junk folder
- Log in to your ticketing account
If issues persist, contact ticketing@rainbowspirit.net
No. We don’t offer birthday tickets or complimentary entry.
Every ticket purchased supports the artists, crew and infrastructure that make Rainbow Spirit: Gathering Light possible.
getting there
Festival Gates are strictly open for entry only during the following times:
Friday, 6 March – 12pm – 9pm
Saturday, 7 March – 10am – 9pm
Sunday, 8 March – 10am – 1pm
Monday, 9 March – 2pm close – Closed for entry all day
Entry outside of these hours will strictly be prohibited. No patron vehicles are permitted to enter the event or drive around site after this time.
Please plan your arrival accordingly and follow all staff and traffic management directions.
Yes. A Shuttle Bus service is available from Southern Cross Train Station to Tallarook Return.
Depart: Friday 6 March, From 11:00am – Southern Cross
Return: Monday 9 March, From 11:00am – Tallarook
More services will be added pending demand.
All Shuttle Bus tickets Include premium, centrally located car-free camping on arrival. Camping gear and luggage permitted.
Be responsible – if you plan to drink or celebrate, don’t drive impaired.
Driving from Melbourne
- Take the Hume Freeway (M31) north towards Shepparton
- Take the Tallarook exit
- Follow signs towards Tallarook / Pyalong
- Turn onto Tallarook-Pyalong Road and follow event signage to Eagle Ridge Event Park
Allow extra travel time during peak arrival periods and follow all traffic management and signage on approach.
Yes. All vehicles entering the site must have a valid car pass.
Car passes are limited and may sell out.
Designated drop-off and pick-up arrangements will be shared closer to the event.
No. Pass outs and re-entry are not permitted for this event due to venue restrictions and permit conditions.
Once you have entered the site, you will not be able to leave and return. Please plan your travel, supplies and arrival times according
Trespassing & UNaUTHORISED ENTRy
Rainbow Spirit operates under strict permit conditions, including a capped attendance limit that cannot be exceeded.
- Anyone found onsite without a valid ticket and wristband will be considered trespassing
- Trespassing is an offence under Victorian law and may carry penalties of up to $3,000 or six months imprisonment
Using or attempting to use a forged or altered wristband may constitute more serious offences.
To support compliance:
- Vehicles abandoned or parked illegally around the site may be towed
- We work closely with Victoria Police and an increased onsite security team
- Anyone caught trespassing will be removed from the festival
Patrons found assisting trespassers may also be ejected
CaMPING & aCCOMMODaTION
Yes. Camping is included with your ticket.
Space is limited. Saving space will not be possible and vehicles will be directed into campgrounds on arrival. Staff will guide you into your designated camping area:
Please note:
- Camping spaces cannot be saved or reserved: If you’re planning to camp with friends, we strongly recommend arriving together, or meeting in Tallarook and convoy in.
- Geodomes and oversized structures are not permitted: Standard camping shade structures such as small gazebos and personal shade are welcome. Large freestanding structures, multi-pole domes, and geodomes will not be permitted.
- Please bring essential items: Arrive prepared, stay flexible, and set up efficiently so the site remains safe, accessible and comfortable for everyone.
Caravans, RV’s, large campervans, large camper trailers and oversized vehicles must be pre-registered and approved.
Unregistered vehicles may be refused entry.
What Counts as an Oversized Vehicle?
For the purposes of camping and vehicle placement at the festival, an oversized vehicle includes (but is not limited to):
- Caravans of any size
- Motorhomes and RVs
- Large campervans
- Large or extended camper trailers
- Vehicles towing trailers longer or wider than a standard box trailer
- Trucks, buses, converted buses or ex-commercial vehicles
- Vehicles with rooftop tents that significantly increase height or footprint
- Any vehicle requiring more space than a standard camping vehicle
If your vehicle:
- requires extra space to manoeuvre
- cannot safely park on uneven or sloped ground
- limits access for emergency or service vehicles
…it will be considered oversized and must be registered and approved.
All glamping and cabin guests must check in at the Box Office on arrival. You’ll receive a separate Glamping / Accommodation pass and be directed to your accommodation area.
Glamping Tents include mattresses, pillows, doonas, and a light. Towels are available on request from info tent.
For any enquiries during your stay, please check into the Info Tent.
For safety reasons, no vehicle movement is permitted in campground areas after 9:00pm. This helps protect pedestrians, children and low-visibility areas at night.
CHILDREN & aCCESSIBILITy
Yes. Rainbow Spirit is a multi-generational gathering. Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
Accessible toilets and support services will be available. If you have specific access requirements, please contact us ahead of the event so we can assist
SaFETy, CaRE & COmmUNITy
Rainbow Spirit is built on shared responsibility. Check in on each other, know your limits, and seek help early if something doesn’t feel right.
Qualified medical teams and wellbeing spaces will be onsite throughout the festival.
If you feel unsafe or unwell, please approach any staff member, volunteer, security or medical team immediately.
Dealing with weather conditions, camping, crowds of people, loud music and many other factors can sometimes be hectic
and contribute to the risk of health disturbances. To increase your likelihood of having a great time at this beautiful festival
and reduce the risk that you will experience a health disturbance, please follow our 10 Pillars of Festival Safety:
Prepare yourself, Be responsible and safe, Drink enough but not too much, Eat something every few hours, Cool down and chill out, Apply self care, The medical team is your friend, Practice and promote safe sex and consent, Love your ears, Don’t drive impaired. See more details on the 10 Pillars here.
Please, as a Rainbow Spirit community member, RESPECT YOURSELF, RESPECT EACH OTHER AND RESPECT THE FESTIVAL’S ENVIRONMENT.
wHaT TO BRING / wHaT NOT TO BRING
- Valid photo ID
- Your ticket QR code (saved offline)
- Camping gear and warm clothing
- Refillable water bottle
- Sun protection and sturdy footwear
- Torch or headlamp
- Personal medication
- Glass bottles or containers
- Gas cookers, stovetops or bottles
- Fires, fire pits, fireworks or flares
- Generators or private sound systems
- Drones
- Weapons or dangerous items
- Geodomes or oversized structures
- Pets (assistance animals excepted)
- Illegal substances
Security checks will be in place on entry.
ENvIRONmENT & sustainability
Please respect the land, minimise waste, and pack out what you bring. Rainbow Spirit exists because of collective care – for each other and for Country.