Earthdance 2026: The Heart - Beat of Humanity

San Francisco, California Sep 16, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - Earthdance communities around the world will come together on September 19 for our 29th year of Global Dance Parties for Peace, with each location bringing its own unique culture, character, and community to the global celebration. Earthdance continues its tradition of giving back, with each event around the world donating proceeds to a local charity of their choice.

This year's festival theme is The Heart & Beat of Humanity, celebrating the rhythm that connects every life, every community and every compassionate heart. Together, we can send a message of peace that travels far beyond borders, differences and distance.

At the heart of every Earthdance event is the Global Prayer for Peace at 4 pm PST (12 am London GMT) on Saturday, September 19. At that exact moment, Earthdance communities around the world will join together in prayer and meditation, creating a shared moment across countries and time zones. That synchronized connection remains the heart of Earthdance.

Tune in live and join our prayer at 4 pm PST on September 19: youtube.com/radiocave  

We are continually moved by the impact of these gatherings, year after year. Seeing the different cultures, communities, charities, and people who are part of this experience is truly like nothing else.

16 Locations Around the World Unite for Earthdance:

This year, Earthdance is connecting communities across 16 locations around the world, each bringing its own local culture, music, artists, and community together while participating in the global Earthdance experience.

• Perth, Australia 
• South East Queensland, Australia
• Aotearoa, New Zealand
• Quebec, Canada
• Vancouver, Canada 
• Johannesburg, South Africa
• Cape Town, South Africa
• Garden Route, South Africa
• Zurich, Switzerland
• Utrecht, Netherlands
• Budapest, Hungary
• San Francisco, California, United States
• Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States
• Lagoinha, São Paulo, Brazil 
• Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
• Livestream from Florida, United States

Each gathering is part of a growing global network of communities coming together through music, dance, and a shared intention for peace.

Paws for Peace 2026 by the Foundation of Families | Supporting OtterSpace Wildlife 

Leading up to our annual Equinox event on September 19, RadioCave and the Foundation of Families presents 8 days of music, live streaming on the Foundation of Families' YouTube channel. 

Every day from September 13-21 there will be music playing from 11am-11pm EST, with more than 50 DJs performing curated sets. The Paws for Peace event is in support of OtterSpace Wildlife.

The highlight of this event is the official Earthdance International Prayer for Peace airing this year Sept 19th at 4PM PST. Every person who participates adds another heartbeat to this global celebration. 

Subscribe &  Ring the Bell!:

www.Youtube.com/@FoundationofFamilies

Earthdance Continues to Expand

As we lead into our 30th anniversary in 2027, Earthdance continues to expand its global community in new and exciting ways. We have now grown to two annual Earthdance events each year, hosted on the Equinoxes, creating even more opportunities for communities around the world to come together through music, dance, connection, and a shared intention for peace. If you would like to bring Earthdance to your local community in 2027, you can register your gathering through Earthdance.org.

We've launched Giving Peace a Dance, a new Earthdance podcast hosted by our Event Coordinator, Nicholas Seigle. New episodes will air on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, followed by a special two-hour featured artist segment where we'll broadcast the guest's DJ mix, original music, or curated sound experience live on the website, alongside a hosted community chatroom. This evolving global gathering space allows listeners from around the world to connect in real time, bringing music, creativity, and conversation together in support of peace, expression, and shared humanity.

You can tune in at EarthdanceGlobal.com/podcast/. 

Earthdance is also growing its presence on TikTok, giving us another way to share the movement, connect with our community, and showcase the people, music, and gatherings that make Earthdance what it is. Follow us and join our growing community at TikTok.com/@earthdance.global

Our Earthdance Market continues to grow as a global marketplace, expanding our collection to feature artwork and merchandise from Earthdance producers and communities around the world. New collaborations with Cape Town, South Africa, and Brazil are giving members of our global network a platform to share their creative expression while helping support their local events, communities, and missions.

Explore the growing collection of global artwork and Earthdance-inspired pieces at EarthdanceMarket.com. 

Our Global Partners & Collaborators

Earthdance continues to grow through the support and collaboration of artists, producers, organizations, and community leaders who share our vision of using music, creativity, and connection to bring people together.

We are grateful to be working alongside partners and members of the Earthdance community who are helping expand the movement and create new opportunities for connection both locally and around the world.

RadioCave -- A valued partner supporting Earthdance through music, broadcasting, and the continued development of our global podcast and streaming community.

Live-Peace -- Supporting Earthdance's mission of peace, connection, and creating positive change through community and collective action.

Sean Armstrong / Reprezent Clothing -- Bringing creative expression and conscious fashion into the Earthdance community through unique artwork and merchandise inspired by the movement.

Márcio -- Producer of Earthdance Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil -- Helping grow the Earthdance community in Brazil and creating a local gathering that connects with the global Earthdance movement.

Michael -- Producer of Earthdance Cape Town -- Representing the growing Earthdance community in South Africa and helping bring local artists, creativity, and community together through Earthdance.

These collaborations are an important part of Earthdance's continued growth, allowing communities around the world to contribute their own creativity and expression while remaining connected to the shared heartbeat of the global Earthdance family.

Connect With Us

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EarthdanceGlobal.com

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