PULSE – Music & Dance Festival
A festival where music, movement and community come alive. Step into a world where rhythm connects us.
July 25 – July 29, 2026
PULSE – Music & Dance Festival
A festival where music, movement and community come alive. Step into a world where rhythm connects us.
July 25 – July 29, 2026
Vibrant · Alive · Joyful · Grounded · Inclusive · Creative · Playful · Celebratory
PULSE is not just about dancing – it’s about remembering what it feels like to be fully alive. It’s about connection, joy, and belonging – finding your rhythm in the great dance of life.
GLOBAL BLEND OF DANCE & MUSIC
Move through rhythms from many cultures, from Latin and African roots to contemporary world fusion.
40+ FACILITATORS
Our skilled teachers are here to share their gifts in benefit of your experience.
100+ Workshops
The daily program offers activities from early in the morning till late at night.
Joyful spaces for all levels
Experience nature through earthing barefoot walks and by spending time in the forest around Ängsbacka
Feel the Rhythm of Being Alive
For the first time ever, Ängsbacka is opening its doors to a new kind of experience, a vibrant festival that celebrates life through rhythm, dance and music.
PULSE is an invitation to move, to listen, to play and to connect with your body, your voice, your heart and with others around you. It brings together world dance traditions, conscious movement practices and live music in a way that feels fresh and alive at Ängsbacka.
This gathering is for everyone. For curious movers and seasoned dancers. For music lovers and experienced musicians. For anyone who wants to rediscover the simple joy of feeling alive through rhythm and movement.
Across almost five days, Ängsbacka will become a playful world of music and dance with multiple dance floors, concerts, drumming circles and spaces to rest and slow down when needed.
While we will not offer a dedicated children’s program, children and youth are warmly welcome. There will be workshops where kids, parents and young people can join in together.
Come as you are and let your PULSE guide you.
Join the festival from July 25 till July 29, 2026
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in at reception: 15:00 – 18:30
Dinner first night: 18:30 – 19:30
Welcome ceremony: 20:00 in Heart Tent
Last meal: 13:00 – 14:00
Check-out*: 15:00
*Clean your room before this time. You don’t need to formally check out at the reception.
A Space to Feel Alive
At the heart of PULSE is the belief that movement and music can open the door to presence, expression, creativity, and freedom.
We envision a festival where people of all ages and backgrounds come together in joy and authenticity – to dance, celebrate, and reconnect with the natural rhythm of life.
Our mission is to create a safe, inclusive, and vibrant space where dance and music become languages of self-expression and self-discovery.
THE FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
PULSE invites you into a rich world of rhythm, sound and movement.
The program is carefully woven to reflect both the diversity of global dance cultures and the soulful atmosphere that Ängsbacka is known for.
You will find world dance traditions including Salsa, Tango, Bachata and Folk dance, blended with conscious movement practices such as Ecstatic Dance, 5Rhythms, Contact Improvisation, Gaga and other forms that invite presence, curiosity and embodied expression.
Live music will flow throughout the festival, from drum circles and kirtan gatherings to electronic, tribal and world fusion concerts. Musicians, dancers and participants will meet in shared creativity, shaping each moment together.
There will also be spaces for rest and integration, with yoga, sound healing, silent sittings and gentle practices that support grounding and inner connection.
PULSE holds space for the full spectrum of movement. Whether you come for free dance, couple dance, live music, or simply to reconnect with yourself and others, there will be a rhythm waiting for you.
Music and Dance from Around the World
The soundscape of PULSE is a living journey through many cultures, rhythms and musical traditions. Throughout the festival you will be invited into a rich tapestry of experiences that draw on both ancient roots and contemporary expressions.
- African drumming will bring deep earthy rhythms.
- Latin world dance such as Tango and Bachata will invite connection, playfulness and shared movement.
- Electronic and tribal dance music will create spacious dance floors for free expression.
- Mantra and medicine music will open the heart through song and devotion.
- Sound healing and improvisation will offer softer spaces where sound becomes a gateway to inner presence.
Each day will flow through a mix of dance workshops, concerts, live jams, DJ sessions and many opportunities to co create through rhythm and movement. PULSE is shaped by all of us, meeting in music, curiosity and the joy of being alive together.
Join the festival
Discover the joy of rhythm, movement and connection at Pulse
The Ängsbacka Magic
What makes PULSE truly unique is the spirit of Ängsbacka. It is a place shaped by inclusion, openness, presence and a deep sense of togetherness. These qualities naturally flow into the festival and hold the space for everything we create together.
Core practices like Sharing and Silent Sitting help ground the experience and bring a gentle depth to the days. They support an atmosphere where people can meet with honesty, listen to themselves and each other, and feel safe to open up.
This blend of joy and introspection, celebration and stillness, is what creates the familiar Ängsbacka magic. It turns PULSE into more than a festival. It becomes a community experience.
🌟 Book YOUR PULSE TICKETS NOW 🌟
from 5300 SEK
Accommodation choices can influence the price per ticket
GLAMPING AT ÄNGSBACKA
Glamping at Ängsbacka gives a unique touch to your festival experience! Take the chance to apply for one of the limited spots in our nature-oriented alternative to indoor accommodation or bringing your own tent.
Our Glamping tents are placed on wooden platfors in one of Ängsbacka’s most scenic spots with the forest at your back and overlooking open fields. Each tent comes equipped with a proper 160×200 cm bed, duvets, pillows and other homey details to enhance your experience. We are offering the possibility to charge your phone or similar in the HUB in the festival area, the tent itself does not have electricity or heating installed.
Via the form below you register your interest in booking a Glamping tent, please note that you need to be a minimum of two adults to apply. The tents are designed to comfortably fit two people but it is possible to add one or maximum two mattresses on the floor at an additional cost.
Glamping will soon become bookabke.
A typical day at an Ängsbacka festival
Our events all have their unique program of workshops and other activities, still there are some fixed points that you can expect at the festival:
- An early morning program is offered - yoga, breathing, meditation etc. - before..
- Breakfast - our first meal of the day.
- A gathering for all with music and togetherness setting the tone of the day is followed by..
- Morning workshops and other activities until..
- Lunch - the main meal of the day.
- Afternoon workshops and activities go on until..
- Dinner - a lighter, still fully nourishing meal.
- An evening program follows; workshops, dance, live music or a cozy hang-out in the café.
Once per day everybody meets in their sharing groups; all of us come together for the core practice of Ängsbacka!
Workshops on the program are described and categorized in such a way that you can find out how advanced or challenging exercises you can expect beforehand.
Accommodation
The basic festival ticket includes a spot in the camping area and you bring your own tent.
All our indoor accommodations come at hostel standard with shared showers and toilets.You will find outdoor toilets in connection to the camping areas and outdoor showers are available to complement the indoor facilities. We advise you to bring earplugs for better sleep if you are sound sensitive as the festival area can get loud at times (the program will end latest 02.00).
UPGRADE YOUR ACCOMMODATION
Depending on availability and your budget we offer the following options for indoor accommodation:
- dormitory (bunk bed)
- 4 bedroom (bunk bed)
- double room (twin bed)
- Single room
Indoor accommodation includes a blanket and pillow for each person. You need to bring your own bed sheets or a sleeping bag and a pillowcase. Towels are not included. We offer a possibility to rent sheets and towels at an additional cost.
CARAVAN OR CAMPER
If you would like to bring your camper or caravan - check availability when booking your ticket. Unfortunately we do not have the capacity to offer electricity for any of these spots.
OFF SITE ACCOMODATION
Sometimes you need more privacy or tranquility or maybe you want to bring your dog (no dogs allowed on site). Booking an off site accommodation can be a good option and many private house/flat owners offer spaces for rent during the summer. Please request the list of people offering off site accommodation by contacting our booking office.
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FOOD AND SERVING
The festival ticket includes all meals; breakfast lunch and dinner are prepared and served daily. Ängsbacka offers a vegetarian diet prepared with love. We use locally produced and organic products to a large extent. In connection with your booking, you can ask for a vegan diet (same as lactose free) or gluten and nut-free food options. For practical reasons, we cannot meet any other wishes related to allergies or diets during festivals. All meals are presented at the outdoor serving tent area.
ALCOHOL-FREE & DRUG-FREE
Ängsbacka has a policy of zero tolerance for illicit drugs and alcohol. We don’t serve alcohol, and it is not allowed to drink or to be under the influence of alcohol or other substances when you are at Ängsbacka. If you are found under the influence, we will ask you to leave immediately.
Please find our other general policies and guidelines here.
Code of ethics
Ängsbacka is continuously developing intentions for offering supportive and transformational spaces - read our Code of Ethics here.
PAYMENTS AND CURRENCY
Remember! We always request you to book and pay your event ticket online before arrival.
Both our café and the reception at Ängbsacka are cash-free, so once at Ängsbacka you will only be able to use card or Swish (Swedish direct payment service) as a payment method at our reception and in the café.
We only accept the currency SEK.
For cash withdrawal, there is a cash point at Coop in Molkom (the nearby village).
ÄNGSBACKA CAFÉ
The Café is a cosy meeting place for hang-out, new friendships and deep conversation. You can buy yummy home-made cakes, a wide range of coffee, teas, golden milk, smoothies, chilled beverages, chocolate, raw food goodies and more!
During the summer our café is a tech-free zone, so the café is not a place for work or gaming on your digital devices. Charging your digital devices can be done in "The Hub".
SAUNA
Our amazing Sauna is open all evenings of the festival. Come relax and enjoy the heat in the company of new and old friends. It is a requirement to bring a towel to sit on in the sauna.
Holy Tree crafts and instrument shop
In the Holy Tree shop you find a unique selection of music instruments such as shamanic drums, flutes, rattles and more.
SIMSALA CHAI
Simsala Chai is beautifully situated a short walk into the forest next to the festival area. Welcome to treat and nourish yourself with a cup of chai in the presence of nature. Here you also find hand crafted music instruments. Come, take a break from the intensity of the festival and let yourself be held by the spirit of the forest.
Healing Circle
The Healing Circle offers personal sessions for bodywork, energy healing, massage, counseling and other forms of therapies/modalities. Make sure to bring your own towel to your session to lay on. You can book and pay (by card) your sessions through the reception, or the Café when the reception is closed, during your stay at Ängsbacka
FESTIVAL GALLERY
Information about workshop leaders and Festival programs for each day can be found in the Festival Gallery outside the barn. The Festival program can be changed with short notice, so please check it often.
Here you also find opening hours for café, shops, reception and more.
THE HUB
In The Hub, the tent next to the Festival Gallery, you can find more information about the amazing work our workshop leaders are doing outside of Ängsbacka.
If you need to charge any of your digital devices you are more then welcome to use our charging stations located in The Hub.
LOST ITEMS
As a visitor at Ängsbacka you are solely responsible for your personal belongings at all times. During the actual event Ängsbacka will support you to retrieve any items lost by setting up, and maintaining specific “Lost & Found”-labelled boxes nearby the workshop-spaces.After each Festival the lost & found boxes will be emptied and all collected items will be stored in our Lost & Found tent for a total of 2 weeks upon completion of the event.
Valuables such as wallets, digital devices, keys and similar are handed in and kept at our booking office for a maximum of 3 months and will be returned upon description. Valuables are the only items that will be sent to you after the event is over and you will be charged for the postage plus an administrative fee of 100 SEK.
Please be aware that Ängsbacka does not take any responsibility for personal belongings - the above is to be considered a service and not a guarantee that you will be able to retrieve lost items whether valuables or others, such as clothing.
ELECTRIC cars
In case you choose to travel to Ängsbacka with an electric car, here are some things you need to know. Since we have a limited power grid we can’t provide charging facilities for electric cars. The closest charging station is in Karlstad (30 kilometres) or Forshaga (25 kilometres). On this website you can find the best one for you https://chargefinder.com/se/
WELCOME LETTER
A welcome letter with more detailed information about the festival will be sent out to all participants.
LANGUAGE
Ängsbacka is an international course and festival center with people from all over the world. The main language spoken during the festivals is English.