Australia's national youth retreat
uniting hearts through kirtan, workshops & friendship
BhaktiFest brings together devotees aged 13–30 from across Australia and New Zealand for an immersive Krishna Consciousness experience. In 2k25, 170+ youth joined us for kirtans, workshops, forest harinam, and sanga with senior devotees. Whether you're starting your spiritual journey or seeking deeper connection, BhaktiFest offers an uplifting space to grow in bhakti, make lifelong friendships, and find joy through service and devotion.
More than just a festival — it's a transformative weekend that will shape your spiritual journey
Rare opportunity to learn from Srila Prabhupada's direct disciples and senior devotees who travel from around the globe to guide the next generation
Experience the transformative power of the holy name — when the kirtan beats, even the stones dance
Connect with like-minded youth from across Australia & New Zealand who share your values and spiritual goals
Gain tools to navigate modern challenges — relationships, career decisions, and peer pressure — through the lens of Krishna consciousness
Enjoy delicious, lovingly-prepared vegetarian meals that nourish both body and soul throughout the festival
A well-organised, supervised retreat where youth can grow spiritually in a positive, value-driven community
Ready to transform your 2026?
Secure Your Spot for 2k26Endorsed by senior spiritual leaders from ISKCON communities across the globe
ISKCON GBC Australia Representative
If you’re in the right age group, you know exactly where you should be in April — BhaktiFest. It will be an exciting event taking place in a beautiful venue. Krishna is known as Ka...
Travelling ISKCON Sannyasi and Preacher
BhaktiFest is an incredible initiative. It’s an opportunity to meet like-minded, adventurous, inspired young spiritual people. It’s a chance for all of you to come together and pla...
ISKCON Guru and Sannyasi
I am very, very encouraged to hear about BhaktiFest, and how the youth from Australia, New Zealand and perhaps other parts of the world are going to get together and become encoura...
ISKCON Australia Vaishnavi Minister
Srila Prabhupada's preaching field was mostly to the youth in America in those beginning days of ISKCON, and it was those young people, some not much older than 20-25 years old, wh...
ISKCON GBC Kirtan Minister
BhaktiFest is such a wonderful initiative for the youth of Australia. It’s a great chance for the youth to connect, grow, and experience the joy of spiritual life in a really meani...
ISKCON GBC Canada and Miami
I would like to congratulate the participants of BhaktiFest Australia. I work a lot with young people, and always have a good time and when Srila Prabhupada started this whole cult...
ISKCON GBC Australia Representative
BhaktiFest is a great idea. I am so glad that our devotee youth are planning to have such an event and invite devotees from all over Australia and overseas. Please keep me informed...
ISKCON Travelling Preacher
I’m very glad that the Pan-Australia and New Zealand youth are coming together for an excellent transformative experience. Srila Prabhupada really wanted ISKCON to be the catalyst ...
ISKCON Travelling Preacher
There’s a saying that for every individual there are two most important days: first is the day of birth, and the second is the day I know why I took birth. BhaktiFest is a festiva...
ISKCON New Gokula Farm President
I am very excited to be a part of BhaktiFest. I think this is a much needed program and that we should be very conscientious to engage our talented youth and indicate our support f...
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