A 24hr getaway in a secret woodland

The concept of this festival is both unique and refreshing. We’ve seen a lot of music festivals, but this one stands out amongst the crowd. Aespia Festival is a 24 hour celebration of art and escapism, allowing you to immerse yourself in an alternate world. It’s a small festival, but expect big things.

You are taken away in blanked-out shuttle buses and coaches to a secret woodland location just outside of London, where you’ll pass through the decorated woods to change into your overalls (sounds a bit weird now right, bear with us...).

The woods itself has been transformed into an outdoor gallery with stunning sculptures, giant paintings, interactive installations, miniature exhibitions hidden within the trees, impromptu performances and loads more. A giant three-dimensional canvas will be created for you to explore, adapt and enjoy. You truly are at one with nature.

The festival is split into 5 ‘worlds’: The Shack, Flow State, Discofunk, Women’s Ginstitute and Greenstone. All of these have their own wonderful identity – they’ll be music, art, film, drink, food, activities, comforts, weirdness, imagination, creativity and a whole lot of partying – choose to lose yourself in the woodland to the music, or make loads of new friends and chat into the night in the cosy dens - Aespia is your festival.

Remember to use FFY at the checkout for a 15% discount too. You can get them here.

Photography credit: Michael Njunge and Zoe Savitz (Here & Now)