YouFinder Festival Goa 2026: A First-Timer’s Guide
YouFinder Festival comes to 360 Agonda in South Goa in December 2026. Arrival is on Friday, 4 December; Festival passes cover 5–6 December. Saturday is the full Festival day, followed by a closing morning on Sunday. Here is what to know if this will be your first time with us.
From the YouFinder archive. This photograph shows an earlier gathering, not the forthcoming Goa edition.
Understand the three dates
Stay guests arrive on 4 December and settle in for the arrival gathering. The published plan asks guests to arrive before noon, with rooms available from noon. The two included accommodation nights are 4 and 5 December.
The main Festival day is 5 December. On 6 December, the programme continues through the closing morning, with Festival closing and room checkout at noon. This distinction matters when booking travel: a two-day pass does not mean two equally long programme days.
Individual session timings may move as contributors are confirmed. Use the Festival page for the current programme, and ask for the final arrival instructions before setting off.
Choose how you want to join
The full Festival pass is ₹3,000 for access on 5 and 6 December. If you live in Goa, the resident option is ₹500 per day, or ₹1,000 for both days. Ask the team about eligibility and the current booking process.
If you want to stay with us, luxury twin-sharing accommodation at the venue starts at ₹14,999 per participant. Shared dormitory accommodation starts at ₹7,999. Stay packages include the Festival access described on the booking, so you do not need to buy another pass. Sea-view, pool-view and private-room upgrades can be discussed on WhatsApp.
Arrive curious, without a performance to give
You can come alone. Look through the programme and choose a few things you are drawn to: making something, hearing someone speak, listening to music or spending time with people. You do not need to collect every session to have a good weekend.
You can also pause. If a group activity is unfamiliar, ask the facilitator what it involves before joining. Watch first if that helps. Taking time for yourself does not cancel out your place in the gathering.
Know the place you are travelling to
360 Agonda is an inland hillside venue with gathering spaces, a garden and a pool. It is not a beachfront property. Confirm your room category and any access requirements directly, especially if steps or walking distances affect your stay.
Optional kayaking is planned after closing on 6 December. It is included if it runs, subject to sea conditions, operator clearance and participant suitability. Do not build a tight onward connection around an unconfirmed activity slot.
See the Festival programme and booking options. Start with the date and room or pass that fit your life; the rest of the weekend can unfold from there.
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