LOVE, DEVOTION, UNITY
Bhakti Festival
Gabriola Commons • Gabriola Island BC, Canada
July 18, 2026
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Join us in Devotion
High on Love Bhakti Festival is returning
to beautiful Gabriola Island on July 18, 2026!
After the heart-opening magic of our first gathering, we can't wait to come together again in devotion, music, and sacred community.
Follow our Instagram page for all the latest updates and stay tuned for more announcements!
Photos by Bill Pope
2026 PERFORMERS
Our 2026 Lineup is coming together!
BHAVANTU SOUND VICTORIA
GURNIMIT SINGH SURREY
ANANDA SALT SPRING ISLAND
SWARANDA POWELL RIVER
JERZY ZAGROBA & ERIC BOUCHER BLACK CREEK
SITKA AND STILLNESS COLLECTIVE VICTORIA
COMOX VALLEY COMMUNITY KIRTAN COMOX VALLEY
...and more! See full schedule below.
VIEW THE SCHEDULE
2026 WORKSHOPS
Explore this year's unique workshop experiences:
THE ART OF LEADING KIRTAN
with Mayana & Vikash of Ananda
Explore the foundations of kirtan leadership. Whether you feel called to lead, are just beginning, or want deeper exposure, this workshop blends practical tools, guided group singing, and real-time coaching. Includes Sargam exercises for warming and grounding, call-and-response kirtan, and one-on-one coaching moments focused on your next steps in kirtan-leading growth.
MANTRA MEDICINE
with Swarananda
Discover the power of raising your vibration — and the collective vibration — through mantra chanting. Opening with a rolling Om, this workshop moves through a carefully chosen sequence of mantras with extended meditations held by the drone of singing bowls. The potency lies in simple mantra, long breath, slow chanting, and connection to source.
EARTH-HELD RESONANCE:
A Deep Vibrational Journey with Sitka & Stillness
Rooted in Bhakti Yoga, this immersive experience weaves sacred storytelling (Katha) with mantra, moving from the active "fire" of chanting into deep absorption of frequency. Guided by alchemy bowls and gongs, you'll train your awareness to rest within a sacred container of pure resonance.
THROAT CHAKRA AWAKENING
with Naad Yogi Gurnimit Singh
Unlock the sacred power of your voice. This lineage-based exploration of Vishuddhi practices invites you to work with your voice as a vehicle for sacred expression, power, and transformation. Gurnimit offers practices many have never encountered before, awakening new possibilities in voice and expression. Through precise, embodied techniques, you'll discover how to honor your voice's aesthetics, its power, and its sacred function as a gateway to authentic expression.
2026 VENDORS
Our 2026 Marketplace has expanded!
BLUE APPLES WEBSITE
FOLIAGE AND BRIGHTS INSTAGRAM
THE GOOD FOOD EMPORIUM WEBSITE
GOVINDA'S HIPPIE EMPORIUM FACEBOOK
HALFMOON ALCHEMIST WEBSITE
INDIARTS COLLECTIVE WEBSITE
LIGHTLY ECO CLOTHING INSTAGRAM
LUMASOMA
MUNI ALCHEMY WEBSITE
ROBERT CERINS WEBSITE
ROSE PETAL BEADS ETSY
SACRED MALA JEWELRY INSTAGRAM
SACRED TRANSITIONS INSTAGRAM
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HOW THE FESTIVAL HAS TOUCHED HEARTS:
MISSION STATEMENT
High on Love Bhakti Festival is a collaborative devotional gathering celebrating life in gratitude for our ever-present connection to the Divine. We create an uplifting experience for both practitioners and those who are curious about the Bhakti path of yoga, offering immersion in sacred practices including devotional music, mantra chanting, prayer, and meditation.
WHAT IS BHAKTI?
Bhakti means "devotion" or "love" in Sanskrit, stemming from the root word "bhaj" which means "to serve God." As one of yoga's primary paths, Bhakti Yoga guides practitioners toward spiritual liberation through heartfelt devotion to the divine.
The ancient Narada Bhakti Sutra describes bhakti as "the most elevated, pure love for God," a practice that leads to profound peace and spiritual immortality.
Through devotional music, mantra chanting, and prayer, bhakti practitioners cultivate a deep connection with the divine, ultimately seeking union (yoga) with the beloved.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
High on Love Bhakti Festival warmly invites everyone to join in the celebration of life and devotion, regardless of background or experience. Whether you're a dedicated student of Bhakti Yoga or simply curious about the path of divine love, our gathering offers a sacred space to explore mantra chanting, kirtan, prayer, and meditation. Participation in these practices or simply witnessing them is equally welcome, as we unite in gratitude and connection to the Divine.
High on Love's Spiritual Lineage Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we walk an ancient path whose origins come from a culture different from our own ancestral roots. We honor teachers of Indian ancestry, and those from other backgrounds, who have dedicated their lives to sharing their wisdom with countless seekers who walked this path before us and those who journey alongside us.
Our knowledge of yoga is but a drop in a vast ocean of ancient wisdom, millennia deep. Nothing that we know, learn, or share about yoga belongs to us. We are part of a living tradition of teachers and students who continue to practice yogic living, passing on this way of being in the world.
May we know truth. May we know unity. May we know Divine Love.
We are eternally grateful to our lineage of teachers at the Himalayan Institute for their dedication to preserving the authentic teachings of yoga and for embodying the essence of yogic living.
"The High on Love Festival last year was a catalyst that sparked immense change in my life by bringing new pieces of community into my life.
I found it to be a gentle, warm, and welcoming community space that was deeply supportive in me exploring and tapping into a deeper level of devotion. I saw and experienced strangers encouraging and building each other up to chant and dance even if they didn't know the words.
This festival is perfect for people no matter where on the spectrum they fall, from those who may not even know what bhakti means, all the way to those deeply rooted in devotional practices."
~ Tiffanie
RELIVE THE MAGIC
Want to see photos from last year's festival? All photo credit goes to Gabriola's talented Bill Pope, who beautifully captured the heart and soul of our inaugural celebration. Browse through the full album and feel the devotion, joy, and community that filled our first High on Love Bhakti Festival. Thank you, Bill, for preserving these precious moments!
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM
@highonlove.festival
Stay connected with the heart of the High on Love Bhakti Festival! Follow us on Instagram for updates, behind-the-scenes glimpses, featured artists, devotional inspiration, and a taste of the magic we’re weaving together. It’s the best way to stay in the loop and feel the love—before, during, and after the festival.
BROUGHT TO YOU IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
We’re honoured to host the High on Love Bhakti Festival at the Gabriola Commons—a community space rooted in sustainability, creativity, and shared care. Part of our proceeds from the festival go directly back to support the Commons, helping nurture the land and uplift the Gabriola Island community. Your presence contributes to a beautiful cycle of devotion, community, and reciprocity.
A portion of all proceeds from this year's festival will also be supporting the Bhakta Bandhav Gurukulam Organization in Vrindavan. This vital nonprofit provides free education, meals, and skills training to marginalized children, helping overcome barriers of illiteracy and inequality. By joining our celebration, you're directly empowering children to build brighter futures regardless of their circumstances.
We’re also grateful to feature Spirit Quest Gabriola as one of our community sponsors. This soulful organization offers retreats and transformational experiences that align deeply with our festival’s intention to inspire connection, healing, and inner exploration.
Another wonderful community sponsor: Gabriola Arts Council supports local arts and cultural expression through festivals, studio tours, and year-round programming. Committed to fostering creativity and connection on Gabriola Island, GAC believes the arts are essential to community development.
Another wonderful community sponsor: Nature Spirit Earth Market serves as one of the true hubs of Gabriola Island, offering organic and local produce, herbs, gifts, and natural groceries like a mini farm store. Known for going above and beyond for their customers, this beloved health food store brings heart and convenience to the community while supporting local farmers and conscious living.
Contact + Location
Gabriola Commons
Gabriola Island, BC, Canada
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High on Love Bhakti Festival is set on the beautiful Gabriola Island, just a short ferry ride from Nanaimo, BC. We recommend arriving the day before and staying through the night to fully enjoy the experience. To help you plan, we’ve included the ferry schedule along with accommodation suggestions to make your stay easy and restful.