A daily pet blessing, free entry for under-18s, a dedicated kids’ zone and meals included with every ticket are among the experiences on offer at Big Love Festival 2026 at Chenrezig Institute, Eudlo.
The three-day festival, from September 11-13, brings Tibetan Buddhist culture together with live music, food, art and family activities amid 65ha of Sunshine Coast rainforest.
Festival-goers can experience the “lion’s roar” chanting of monks from Gyumed Tantric Monastery, watch the creation of an intricate sand mandala and enjoy performances by acclaimed musicians Tenzin Choegyal, Andrea Kirwin and Josh Lovegrove.
The Dharma Kids Zone will offer creative and mindful activities for children aged five to 13, while visitors can take part in Tibetan music and dance workshops, yoga, meditation, breathwork and sound baths, and explore art spaces and exhibitions.
Visitors can bring their pets for a daily animal blessing from the Chenrezig Institute sangha.
Chenrezig Institute board member Calvin Yu says the festival offers an accessible introduction to Tibetan Buddhist culture.
“Visitors don’t need any previous experience with Buddhism, meditation or yoga,” Mr Yu says.
“They can build their own festival weekend – whether that means watching the monks create a sand mandala, enjoying live music, joining a workshop, exploring the markets or bringing the family pet along for a blessing.”
Vegetarian dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world will be served throughout the weekend, with every ticket including one meal for each day of admission. A three-day pass is $125, including three meals, while day passes are $50 and include one meal (under-18s are free).
Tickets are on sale at chenrezig.com.au/biglovefestival
