Frequently asked questions

Iemanjá is a gathering by the ocean with music, dance, art, workshops, ceremonies and wellbeing practices. We come together to celebrate life, care for water and enjoy nature in Rocha in a family-friendly, alcohol-free setting.

There will be workshops and activities for all ages, ceremonies, DJs, live sets, live bands, temazcal, ocean bathing, walks to the beach and offerings. The full timetable will be published later; some activities may take place at the same time.

No. Join activities in your own way and at your own pace. The programme will indicate which activities require registration or have limited spaces.

Yes. You are welcome to come on your own and join in whenever you feel ready. A community WhatsApp group will help people meet, ask questions and coordinate journeys before the festival. We will share the link when it is available.

The festival runs from 30 January to 3 February 2027. We invite you to enjoy the full experience. Day passes are still to be decided and will be announced before sales open.

From 30 January to 3 February 2027 at La Vieja Escuela, Route 10, km 260, Oceanía del Polonio, Rocha, Uruguay.

Arrival is planned from 8 am on Saturday 30 January, with the first activity scheduled for 3:33 pm. Friday afternoon or evening arrival has not been confirmed. Updates will be shared through the official channels.

Night-time activities are expected to finish at around 1 or 2 am, with one night potentially continuing until 3 am. Morning wellbeing practices are planned for around 9 am. Final times and the later night will be confirmed in the timetable.

The address is La Vieja Escuela, Route 10, km 260, Oceanía del Polonio, Rocha. Follow Route 10 to that point. Free parking will be available inside the grounds.

From Montevideo, you can contact Rutas del Sol, COT and CYNZA–Núñez. Look for a service along Route 10 towards Cabo Polonio or La Pedrera and ask about getting off opposite La Vieja Escuela at km 260, Oceanía del Polonio. Confirm the route, stop and January 2027 timetable with the operator before buying a bus ticket. No official transfers are currently organised; the community group will be shared to coordinate journeys.

From La Pedrera, travel along Route 10 towards Cabo Polonio and get off at km 260, opposite La Vieja Escuela. Individual services may follow different routes: confirm that your January 2027 bus passes and allows passengers to get off at that point.

There is a return stop opposite the grounds. Before travelling, confirm the waiting point, direction of travel, timetable and whether you need to book your January 2027 ticket with the operator.

The festival takes place outdoors and we will monitor the weather closely. Changes affecting safety or the programme will be announced through the official channels. The severe-weather plan and conditions for cancellation or a date change are still being finalised.

Your ticket includes the right to camp; bring your own tent. Activity access and any other inclusions will be detailed before sales open. Whether meals are included is still to be confirmed.

The organisers are finalising prices and allocations for each ticket release. Prices will be published in Uruguayan pesos (UYU) before sales open. Any USD or EUR equivalents will be approximate and may vary with the exchange rate.

Sales are not open yet. We are choosing the official ticket provider between Passline and RedTickets. The confirmed opening date and official link will be shared on this website and our social channels.

Door sales may be possible if capacity allows, but they are not yet confirmed. As capacity is limited, we recommend buying in advance once sales open.

The planned maximum capacity is 400 people. A group rate is being considered, but its conditions and price have not yet been decided.

We aim to offer credit and debit cards, transfers and electronic payments, including international cards. Supported methods and countries will be confirmed with the selected provider before sales open. No particular payment method is guaranteed yet.

This will depend on the selected ticket provider. We will publish whether tickets are issued to a named person, whether they can be transferred and any deadline, alongside the purchase information.

The ticket provider will explain how to show your ticket. If QR codes are used, you can display yours on your phone. If you lose the email or code, contact produccionessandiauy@gmail.com with the email used for the purchase and your purchase details. The provider’s support channel will be added once confirmed.

Under the conditions communicated by the organisers, tickets will not be exchanged or refunded if you are personally unable to attend. The policy for festival cancellation or a date change is still being finalised. Full conditions will be published before sales open.

Yes. You can leave and re-enter by showing your wristband.

Yes. Camping is included in your ticket; bring your own tent. There will be composting toilets and shared showers. Please keep them clean and use water thoughtfully. Hot water has not been confirmed for this edition.

Bring your tent and whatever you need to sleep comfortably. We also recommend a blanket or warm layers, a torch and sun protection.

There will be no cloakroom.

There will be no Wi-Fi. Limited phone-charging points will be available; please arrive with your phone charged.

There will be a vegan and vegetarian restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner at set times, food options during the day and a café. The alcohol-free bar will offer juices, refreshing drinks, tea and cacao. Meal inclusions, prices, opening hours and allergy arrangements still need confirmation.

Cooking on the grounds and bringing alcohol are not permitted. Bring your own plate, cup and cutlery to reduce waste. Rules for bringing food and other non-alcoholic drinks are still being finalised.

Yes. Free drinking water will be available throughout the festival. Bring a reusable bottle and use water thoughtfully.

Iemanjá is alcohol-free and bringing alcohol is not permitted. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available at the bar. The full policy on other substances and care still needs confirmation.

Cooking on the grounds and lighting your own fire are not permitted. There will be a communal fire tended by its guardians; for safety and care of the surroundings, please do not interfere with it.

No. We want to protect resting areas and quiet hours. Music will be provided as part of the festival programme.

Yes. Pets are welcome under the responsibility and care of their owner or guardian.

Yes. Iemanjá is a family-friendly gathering with activities for different ages. Children enter free; teenagers need a ticket. Exact age bands will be confirmed before sales open. Children and teenagers must be accompanied by a responsible adult; documentation requirements are still being finalised.

The festival takes place in a natural setting where surfaces may be uneven. If you have specific access needs, contact produccionessandiauy@gmail.com before the event to discuss available support. Accessible routes, toilets and parking still need verification.

A first-aid kit and a designated care team will be available. If you need help, approach the production team. Professional medical staffing, an emergency contact and the full care protocols still need confirmation.

A reusable water bottle, plate, cup and cutlery; comfortable clothes, warm layers for the evening, swimwear, a towel, sun protection, insect repellent and a torch. If camping, bring your tent and sleeping equipment. Bring a bag to take your rubbish away too.

Bringing alcohol or speakers, lighting your own fire and cooking on the grounds are not permitted. Rules on glass containers and other items are still being finalised.

Look after the grounds, use water thoughtfully, leave no litter and be considerate of those around you. Bring reusable utensils and a bottle, plus a bag for your rubbish. Specific sorting and disposal guidance will be shared in the participant guide.

Message @iemanjafestival or @portalsandia on Instagram, or email produccionessandiauy@gmail.com. The WhatsApp group link will be shared when available.