MUSIC FOR LIFE OPENAIR
MUSIC FOR LIFE OPENAIR 2026
September 4–6, 2026
MUSIC – MAGIC – LOVE
A gathering that connects
LINE-UP 2026
FACESOUL • HANUMAN PROJECT • UMANAYA • MOIA • MACHAPAPAS
and more musical journeys will be announced soon
WORKSHOPS
YOGA • CACAO CEREMONY • BREATHWORK • SOUND HEALING • ECSTATIC DANCE & more experiences
EXPERIENCE A MAGICAL WEEKEND FULL OF MUSIC, YOGA, WORKSHOPS, CEREMONIES AND HEALING
Dive into the vibrant world of the MUSIC FOR LIFE OPENAIR, beautifully set on an organic farm in picturesque Ottenhausen (ZH), by Lake Pfäffikon, from September 4 to 6, 2026.
MUSIC FOR LIFE is an open-air event and mini-retreat for the senses and the soul. A shared journey for all changemakers, music lovers, and nature enthusiasts. At its heart lies connection – with music, with nature, with the people around us, and most importantly, with ourselves.
WORKSHOPS THAT TOUCH THE SOUL
Throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to explore powerful workshops that nourish body, mind, and soul. Whether it’s the healing power of sound healing, a transformative breathwork journey, or the enjoyment of a cacao ceremony – relaxation and expanded awareness are guaranteed.
For those who enjoy movement, there’s movement magic with 5Rhythms / ecstatic dance or a morning yoga session. Our workshops are here to support you on your personal journey.
MARKETPLACE AND SOUL FOOD
Discover the lovingly curated marketplace – a meeting place where you can find handcrafted treasures, art, and meaningful keepsakes. At the food stalls, a variety of delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes awaits you, all prepared with love.
CAMPING UNDER THE STARS
Pack your tent or arrive with your camper van and get ready to camp under the starry sky while listening to your favorite music. The festival grounds offer a breathtaking setting overlooking Lake Pfäffikon – waking up in nature, surrounded by like-minded people who all share the same intention: music, magic, and love.
MUSIC FOR LIFE is a heartbeat, a movement, a coming together under the open sky. A vibrant place where memories are created that last a lifetime. This year marks its sixth edition!
Until May 26, Early Bird 3-day passes will be available – we can’t wait to begin these unforgettable days with you!
“Music is the most direct path from the mind to the heart”
Confirmed so far:
FACESOUL
Facesoul uses art as a path to healing – guided by a clear and deeply heartfelt message. Behind the name is Faisal Salah, a London-based artist with roots in East Africa. At just 19, he began traveling, performing for diverse communities and sharing his story through his voice. Through this, he realized that despite our differences, we are often connected by the same inner feelings.
His traditional Islamic background continues to shape his identity and artistic expression. Spirituality plays a central role. At the age of 15, he discovered music, poetry, and storytelling as a way to express himself and grow beyond the limits of his environment.
HANUMAN PROJECT
Known for their accessible yet powerful kirtan and medicine music experiences, The Hanuman Project invites you on a special journey: beginning with ecstatic chants and then diving into a space of devotion and inner depth. This is not a conventional band, but rather a movement – an ever-evolving, community-driven collective that has been dissolving boundaries and sharing devotional music culture worldwide for over a decade.
They are currently based in Bali at Alchemy in Ubud. In this award-winning and unique space – part temple, part shala – they co-create powerful and deeply touching kirtan experiences.
UMANAYA
Umanaya blends organic beats, live instruments, and electronic soundscapes into a pulsating, deeply moving journey. Their music invites you to let go, dive in, and lose yourself in the moment. An experience between dance, ritual, and inner expansion.
linktr.ee/umanaya
MOIA
MOIA is the musical heart project of Veronika Stalder and Karin Streule. Together, they create a touching soundscape in which voices, instruments, and intuitive songs merge.
Their music arises from inner processes, silence, and healing, inviting listeners to connect with their own essence and the power of the sacred feminine. In concerts and singing circles, Veronika Stalder and Karin Streule open spaces where people can come together, sing along, move, and experience a sense of community.
MOIA stands for connection, expression, and the shared celebration of life.
moia.ch
MACHAPAPAS
Machapapa’s relaxed yet deeply immersive singing circle atmosphere will move you—within and without.
Supported by sound and rhythm, you gently glide into a deep encounter with yourself. Healing creative forces become increasingly tangible and unfold their effect within the space.
Sing, laugh, cry, dance… simply let it flow and feel what you need. In this space, you are safe and held. We are here for one another, supporting each other. Sing yourself through your process with us.
The time is ripe for a new, wonderful Earth.
Everything is already here. You are here. Your fire is burning. Be as you are—just as beautiful as you are.
machapapas.ch
MUSIC FOR LIFE OPENAIR 2026
4. bis 6. September 2026
open doors: Friday, September 4, 4 p.m.
end: Sunday, September 6, 8 p.m.
PLACE
The beautiful natural area is located in Ottenhausen (ZH) on an organic farm with a view of Lake Pfäffikon.
TICKETS
3-day pass Earlybird (including campsite)
available until Mai 26
CHF 215
3-day pass (including campsite)
standard price CHF 255 | Kulturlegi CHF 220
Camping Bus Ticket / Fr – So
CHF 70
Parking Ticket PKW / Fr – So
CHF 30
Vorverkauf
seetickets.ch | Coop City
ACCOMMODATION:
ARRIVAL:
Public transport
From Uster train station, a special bus (846) runs directly to Ottenhausen/Seegräben.
Car
The festival parking is in Aathal,
1.5 km from the site – a 20-minute walk or shuttle from the parking area.
Parking tickets must be purchased in advance.
Important: no access to the site (except with a camping bus ticket) / no parking spaces available directly on-site.
