Chris. Booker, mischief organiser. Without him, there’s no Great Mountain or Rabbie’s Line-up… or half as many good tunes.
What does Eden mean to you?
For me, Eden is all about the community. It’s this incredible mix of creative, talented folks coming together to build something special: a space where we can all let go, celebrate life, and forget the outside world for a while.
What brings you back every year?
There’s just nowhere like Eden. It’s wild, beautiful and full of heart. Every year’s packed with great memories and good people, and it’s something I’m genuinely proud to be part of.
What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced over the years at Eden?
Honestly the hardest thing has been dealing with how everything’s gotten more expensive, from daily living to putting on a party. You feel it in every detail, but it just makes you more creative about making it work.
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Nearly every tent, 98%, left with its owner this year! That’s how we show love: by caring for the land we dance on. Next year, let’s hit 100% with every tent loved, looked after, and taken home to come back year on year.
When we pack away the marquees, and put all the kit back in its boxes we like to give the field back to nature, not a tent peg left behind!
Whether it’s a quick hop from Glasgow or a journey from Prague, Eden has welcomed people from everywhere. This year, we saw people from the USA, Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Denmark and Italy, we’re a true global community.
Beyond the music, Eden thrives on creativity. From pottery wheels to paintbrushes, drum circles to sunrise yoga, our workshops are where sparks fly, hands create and connections grow, with many a creative corner to discover.
It’s hard to choose just one, but there’s a special moment every year when you stand on the hill at Raehills Meadows and see thousands of people dancing, smiling, and coming together. That feeling of community and joy, knowing it’s been built from the ground up by volunteers and local passion, is unforgettable.
What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced over the years at Eden?
The last few years have been especially challenging, with COVID closures, two years of adverse weather, and now rising costs have all put real pressure on independent festivals like ours. But honestly, one of the biggest ongoing challenges has always been making Eden happen with such limited resources, while keeping it independent and free from corporate influence. It’s a huge labour of love.
What brings you back every year?
The people. Our volunteers, our audience, our crew, our artists, it’s a family. Every year people travel from across Scotland and beyond to be part of Eden, and that loyalty and energy is what keeps us going. Seeing familiar faces return and new ones discover the magic for the first time is always inspiring.
What does Eden mean to you?
Eden is about more than just music and arts; it’s about sustainability and giving back to the environment. From the way we run the site to the vendors and suppliers we work with, we try to make choices that are low-impact and locally rooted. For me, Eden means celebrating creativity while also looking after the land we’re on, and giving something positive back to Dumfries & Galloway and the environment as a whole.
Favourite act of all time?
That’s such a hard one to answer because we’ve had so many incredible acts over the years, across so many different stages and genres. But if I had to choose, I’d say Basement Jaxx in 2023. The atmosphere was electric, the whole crowd was bouncing, the energy was incredible, and it felt like one of those moments where everything came together perfectly. It really captured the spirit of Eden at its best.
Last year, so many of you shared your beautiful Eden love stories with us.
This year, we have been loving hearing about your Eden friendships, from 24-hour connections to lifelong bonds, core memories with your closest crew, and friendships that bloomed in the garden. We love to hear every story of cherished Eden Friendship.
Less than 100 Early Bird tickets left! You’ve been snapping them up fast and now we’re down to the very last ones. This is your final chance to lock in the lowest price for 2026 before they’re gone.
With our new ticketing partner, you can split the cost via Klarna, with 3 easy instalments. Click on ‘Buy Tickets’ above check out the Early Bird deals.
The festival will take place from 11th to 14th June. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and we don’t expect them to last long, so grab them while you can!
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What an amazing weekend packed with pure magic, music and moments we’ll never forget!
To every single one of you who joined us in the Garden this year with open hearts and full energy, thank you so much. The vibes were immaculate, the love was everywhere, and the crowd brought a whole new level of electricity to the fields this year. Eden has never felt more alive.
From joyful days exploring the site to late-night dancing under the stars, the happiness was contagious, and the togetherness unmatched.
A huge shout-out to our incredible artists, performers, crew, and volunteers who poured their energy into every beat, build, and beam of light; you make Eden what it is. And to our ticket holders: your presence, your spirit, and your dancing shoes; we couldn’t do it without you. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for making Eden what it is and bringing the spirit each and every year.
We hope you all had an amazing few days exploring the Garden with us.
Grab yourself some free travel to Eden this year, available from both Glasgow and Edinburgh. We have partnered with Tuned in Travel, so you can get here in style, while keeping your carbon footprint low.
Tuned in Travel is an innovative and environmentally-conscious events travel company offering safe, affordable and greener travel to your favourite festivals and music events.
As a company, they are dedicated to reducing the carbon emissions generated by festivals. Travel is an essential component of any festival, however it contributes between 60%-80% to the event’s overall carbon footprint. Tuned in Travel will offset every passenger’s carbon footprint through a donation to Greenpaw.
Greenpaw is dedicated to accelerating Earth’s natural regeneration and protecting ancient ecosystems through strategic partnerships, innovative solutions, and empowering local communities for a sustainable and biodiverse future.
All in all, the best way to get to Eden!
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