The festival traditionally brings together people who seek to spend the longest days of the year in an atmosphere of harmony, creativity, and communication. Participants are invited not only to enjoy concerts and performances by artists but also to get to know themselves, those around them, and nature on a deeper level. One of the features of Būtība is the complete rejection of alcohol and other intoxicating substances. According to the organizers, this helps create a clear, safe, and conscious environment for all guests. Vegetarian and vegan food will be available on the festival grounds, and the program is aimed at both adults and families with children. This year, guests can expect a rich international program. The festival will feature dozens of musicians and instructors from different countries around the world, who will conduct concerts, workshops, movement practices, and self-discovery sessions.  The musical part will unite a variety of genres — from live concerts and ethnic motifs to ecstatic dances, shamanic sound practices, and meditative performances. Many artists are known for turning their concerts into true ceremonies, where music becomes not only entertainment but also a means of deep emotional experience. Among the foreign guests of the festival are vocal improviser Netanel Goldberg from Israel, German musician Mich Kohn, who creates special sound ceremonies, and Rishi, who will guide participants through the experience of trance dancing. The program also includes performances by Jeremy Nattagh from France, artists Adele B and San Fran, as well as musicians from Germany, Panama, and other countries. Ecstatic dances will hold a special place. They will be conducted by renowned masters from France, the UK, Lithuania, and Latvia, offering participants the chance to free themselves from everyday limitations and allow their bodies to move freely and naturally. There will also be shamanic practices, sound journeys, and ancient rituals. The program includes ceremonies with drums, throat singing, jaw harps, sound bowls, and other traditional instruments. Some sessions will be interactive, so participants are encouraged to bring their own musical instruments and become part of the collective experience.  In addition to foreign performers, Latvian musicians will also take the stage at the festival. The program features Aija Vitolinja, Reinis Jaunais, Kristaps Krolls, the folk group Delve, and other artists who will present both modern and folk tradition-based musical projects. Over four days, more than a hundred different events will take place on the festival grounds — from workshops and lectures to meditations, concerts, and practices for the body and soul. The celebration will conclude with a grand musical event featuring renowned sound therapy master Kailash Kokopelli, whose performance the organizers describe as not just a concert, but a true ceremony of unity through music. Over the years, the Būtība Festival has become one of the most notable events of the summer solstice in Latvia, gathering participants not only from different regions of the country but also from abroad. This year’s eleventh festival promises to be yet another vibrant celebration of music, movement, traditions, and conscious relaxation.