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Everything you need to know for a smooth journey.

Aerial view of the lake at Sesimbra Natura Park, with small wooded islands and forest all around.
When
12 to 15 August 2027
Where
Sesimbra Natura Park, by the lake
From Lisbon
35 to 45 min by car
Camping
Included in your pass

Venue & map

A new lakeside venue, a few kilometres south of Lisbon.

Herdade das Mesquitas, Sesimbra Natura Park, Portugal

Between the Atlantic and the Arrábida mountains lies Sesimbra Natura Park: an ancestral family farm of more than 500 hectares, cared for with deep respect for the land. Its natural lakes bring the water element right into the festival.

The venue is cosy and easy to find your way around, a familiar and safe place for everyone. Families and children are warmly welcome.

Please leave your pets at home: the land is already home to many other animals.

Illustrated map of the Icaros venue: main gate, car park, caravan park, camping, glamping, the stages, the market, the swimming area on the lake, toilets and first aid.
The festival map. Open it full size to zoom in.

Stages & areas

Three stages, a market, a corner for therapies, a kids area and many projects in between.

  • Music & Movement

    Medicine music and movement.

  • Rituals & Workshops

    Rituals, singing circles and workshops.

  • Talks

    Conversations on medicine, stories and science.

  • Market

    Stands from artisans, makers and projects.

  • Therapies

    A corner for therapies and healing sessions.

  • Kids Area

    Activities for children throughout the festival.

Good to know

There is no ATM on site, so bring some cash. Most stands and therapies also take card and MB WAY.

Restaurants

Vegan, vegetarian and meat dishes, wood-oven pizza and Peruvian empanadas, from breakfast onwards. Cool drinks at the bars.

Food and people at the Icaros Festival restaurantsFood and people at the Icaros Festival restaurantsFood and people at the Icaros Festival restaurantsFood and people at the Icaros Festival restaurantsFood and people at the Icaros Festival restaurantsFood and people at the Icaros Festival restaurants

Accommodation

Camping is included in your pass. Glamping is an extra you book yourself.

  • Included

    Camping

    Flat, sandy ground with plenty of shade for good rest. Toilets, cold showers and free tap water: bring a bottle to refill.

  • Caravan pass

    Caravans

    A park for caravans and campervans next to the venue, with the comfort of your own vehicle. Entry with a caravan pass. Spaces are limited.

  • Book with Domo Camp

    Glamping

    A tent fully set up and waiting for you when you arrive: bell tents, domes and lotus belles, beds and all.

Glamping

An Asgard bell tent among the trees, door openInside an Asgard bell tent, a made bed and rugsA Domo tent from outside, door openA double bed inside a Domo tentA Lotus Belle tent from outside, doors openInside a Lotus Belle tent

Travel & getting here

Lisbon airport is about 45 minutes away by car.

By car, Uber or taxi
40 to 50 min
By train and Uber
1h30 to 2h
  • By car

    The easiest and most flexible way. Cross the 25 de Abril bridge, follow the signs to Sesimbra and set your GPS to Sesimbra Natura Park.

    Lisbon
    35 to 45 min
    Airport
    40 to 50 min
  • Uber, Bolt or taxi

    Share the ride with other participants: it costs less and saves parking.

    Lisbon airport
    35 to 55 €
    Lisbon centre
    30 to 45 €
    Sesimbra
    10 to 18 €
    Lagoa de Albufeira
    10 to 18 €
    Aldeia do Meco
    8 to 15 €
  • Train and Uber

    Take the Fertagus train from Lisbon to Coina station (about 25 min), then an Uber or Bolt to the festival (about 20 min).

    Train
    3 to 5 €
    Uber from Coina
    15 to 25 €
  • Rent a car

    Good if you want to explore the beaches and the coast during your stay. Sixt, Europcar and Hertz are all at Lisbon airport.

    In summer
    25 to 50 € a day

Come together

Parking is limited. Please come together: share a car, share a ride, or find one in the festival Telegram and WhatsApp groups.

Festival surroundings

Atlantic beaches, pine forests and quiet lagoons: some of our favourite places nearby.

Praia do Meco: a wide sandy beach and a calm ocean, seen from the dunes

Beaches

Food

  • Healthy café with vegetarian, vegan and brunch options, by Lagoa de Albufeira.

  • Relaxed beach restaurant: fresh local food, seafood and vegetarian dishes.

  • Traditional Portuguese tavern, known for its grilled fish.

  • Simple seaside restaurant with ocean views and vegetarian options.

Places to stay

Towns

  • Fishing town with a castle on the hill, seafood and a sheltered bay. Perfect for an afternoon.

  • Lisbon 35 to 40 min

    The capital: culture, music, food and history, before or after the festival.

The festival guidebook

Cover of the Icaros Medicine Music Festival guidebook

Everything on this page and more, in one PDF to keep on your phone. This is the 2026 edition; the 2027 guidebook comes closer to the festival.

Reselling tickets

Can’t come after all? Pass your ticket on to someone else, through our official channel.

  1. 1

    The seller posts the ticket in the channel.

  2. 2

    Buyer and seller agree on the payment.

  3. 3

    Both send an email to production@icarosmedicinefestival.com with the ticket details and the buyer's information.

  4. 4

    The festival validates the transfer.

Open the resale channel

Our official Telegram channel is the only place to buy and sell Icaros tickets between participants.

Never buy tickets from unofficial channels. If you do, we can't guarantee the ticket is valid.

Already bought a ticket from someone?

Send us these details, so we can keep track of transfers and protect you from fraud:

  • Full name of the seller
  • Full name of the buyer
  • Buyer's email address
  • Ticket order number
  • Date of the transfer

Email production@icarosmedicinefestival.com

Frequently asked questions

The festival

What is Icaros Festival?

A family-friendly, alcohol-free gathering of music, nature, ancestral wisdom, ceremony and community.

Through concerts, talks, workshops, movement, sacred spaces and meaningful encounters, we invite you to reconnect with yourself, with each other and with nature.

Where does the festival take place?

At Sesimbra Natura Park, south of Lisbon, close to Sesimbra and the beaches of Meco. The venue is surrounded by forest, shade and a beautiful natural lake.

Is the festival suitable for children?

Absolutely. Icaros is made for families, with a Kids Area and activities throughout the festival.

Children always stay under the care of their parents or guardians. At the entrance we register each child with a phone number for emergencies.

Is alcohol allowed?

No. Icaros is alcohol-free. Presence, connection and celebration arise naturally without it.

Are other drugs allowed?

No. Please respect Portuguese law and the spirit of the festival, and take part consciously and responsibly.

Is photography allowed?

Yes, but please respect people's privacy and always ask before taking close-up photos or videos.

Professional filming takes place during the festival. By entering, you agree that images may be used in our communication.

Is the festival accessible?

We do our best to make it as accessible as possible. If you have specific needs, please write to us before you come.

Tickets and entry

Do I have to print my ticket?

No. Show the digital ticket and its QR code at the entrance.

Are there tickets at the door?

Yes, a limited number. Buying online is the only way to be sure of your place.

Can I leave and re-enter the festival?

Yes. Once you have your wristband you can come and go throughout the festival.

Daily tickets only give entry on the day on the ticket.

Can I stay overnight with a daily ticket?

No. Daily tickets are valid for that day only: when the day's programme ends, please leave the venue.

Can I sell my ticket?

Yes, through our official Telegram resale channel. See Reselling tickets above.

Camping and staying

Is camping included in the ticket?

Yes, with the full festival pass and the weekend ticket. Bring your own camping gear, unless you've booked glamping.

Daily tickets don't include camping.

Can I bring a caravan or campervan?

Yes. For the caravan park, next to the venue, you need a caravan pass on top of your festival ticket. Spaces are limited.

You can also leave your caravan in the regular car park without a caravan pass.

Can I stay in the venue at night?

No. After the last concert the venue closes and everyone goes to the camping area or the caravan park, right next to it.

What should I bring?

We recommend:

  • Tent and camping gear
  • Sleeping bag
  • Yoga mat
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Torch or headlamp
  • Warm clothes for the evening
  • Hat and sunscreen
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Good energy and an open heart
Is there electricity?

There are a few charging points. Bring a power bank.

Is there mobile phone signal?

Yes, though it varies with your provider. We invite you to switch off when you can and be in the moment.

Food, water and money

What are the food options?

The restaurants on site serve vegan, vegetarian and meat dishes, wood-oven pizza and Peruvian empanadas, from breakfast onwards. There are cool drinks at the bars.

Can I cook?

No personal cooking equipment, because of the fire risk. There is plenty of food on site.

Is drinking water available?

Yes, free drinking water points all around the festival. Bring a reusable bottle.

Can I pay by card?

Most stands and services take card and MB WAY. There is no ATM on site, so bring some cash.

Safety and the land

Can I make a fire?

Absolutely not. No campfires, no barbecues, no candles, no gas stoves.

The fire risk in a Portuguese summer is extremely high. Anyone breaking this rule may be asked to leave the festival.

Can I swim in the lake?

Yes, only inside the swimming area, and please follow the safety signs.

No sunscreen, soap or other chemicals before going into the water. Help us protect this ecosystem.

Can I bring my dog?

Unfortunately not. For the safety of your animal, the wildlife and everyone at the festival, pets are not allowed.

Is there medical assistance?

Yes. A professional medical team and emergency services are on site 24 hours a day.

Is there shade?

Yes. Lots of natural shade under the trees, and shaded spaces to gather.

What if I lose something?

Lost and found is at the Information Point, next to the restaurants.

Can I bring my own sound system?

No. Please respect the peaceful atmosphere of the festival.

Can I sell things at the festival?

Only registered market vendors and authorised Pirate Market participants. No other selling is allowed.

How can I help protect the land?

Leave no trace. Separate your waste. Use refillable bottles. Treat everyone with kindness.

Take care of yourself, of others and of the land that welcomes us.

See you by the lake

4 Elements Edition, 12 - 15 August 2027Sesimbra Natura Park, Portugal