Just Love Mantra Festival

The Just Love Mantra Festival returns on 16-17 May 2026 at the Ashram Pundarikaksha Rukmini Dham in Cercal, Cadaval - roughly an hour north of Lisbon, set on the grounds of Bhakti Marga Portugal's headquarters (Quinta das Flores, 2550-250 Cercal). The festival has built a distinctive identity in the Portuguese wellness calendar as a 100% vegan, 0% alcohol gathering that treats plant-based food not as a side-theme but as an integral part of the spiritual experience.

Programming unfolds across two full days of music, mantras, yoga, and meditation. Kirtan singers and live musicians anchor the main stage, while parallel tracks offer yoga classes (across lineages), guided meditations, and workshops ranging from sound healing to breathwork and bhakti-inspired personal development sessions. A community mural invites attendees to paint, journal, and contribute collectively, and the ashram's gardens double as breakout space for informal gatherings. The closing circles each evening blend mantra, movement, and silence.

Food is the festival's quiet hero. The Vegan Food Court serves "100% plant-based food, from light nutritious options to delicious suggestions, always prepared with love" - a phrase that sits at the heart of the organisers' identity. Expect ayurvedic-inspired menus, fresh juices, traditional Indian dishes cooked for the ashram community, and plant-based Portuguese fusion plates. The strict alcohol-free policy keeps the atmosphere focused and family-welcoming; many attendees arrive with children.

Ticket pricing is tiered: EUR 60 for a full two-day pass or EUR 45 for a single day, with early bird rates at EUR 40 and EUR 25 respectively. Capacity is intentionally limited to around 70 tickets per pass type, which keeps the festival intimate and community-first. Camping and basic accommodation on the ashram grounds are bookable separately. For anyone seeking a Portuguese festival weekend that pairs serious plant-based food with a genuinely contemplative programme, Just Love Mantra is one of the most unique options in Iberia.