Community
Across Aotearoa, we have a growing kirtan community.
From small weekly gatherings to multi-day festivals, people come together to sing, share food, and connect - often weaving kirtan alongside yoga, meditation, and conscious living. It’s a welcoming and participatory space,
where everyone is invited to join in, regardless of experience.
While spread across the country, the community remains closely connected - with many travelling between events, supporting one another, and helping keep the spirit of kirtan alive in Aotearoa.
Offer Your Service:
Become a Karma Yogi
Karma Yogis are the heart of Kirtan Fest - the steady hands and open hearts who help weave this gathering into being.
We’re now opening applications for Kirtan Fest 2027 (1st–5th January). We take a thoughtful and caring approach to creating a balanced, well-supported team, so that the experience is nourishing and enjoyable for everyone involved.
If you feel called to offer your energy in service, connection, and devotion to kirtan, we would truly love to hear from you.
Karma Yogi tickets are $190 (camping), which includes 4 nights accommodation and two meals, along with a simple shared meal on Friday evening and Saturday lunch. (There maybe room/cabin accommodation available for those needing to upgrade).
Kirtan gatherings across Aotearoa
Below is a snapshot of upcoming kirtan gatherings across Aotearoa. If you are organising an event or regular gathering, you are invited to get in touch so it can be included here.
Gathering
Location
Description
When
Contact
Kapiti Kirtan Collective
Kapiti Coast
Several monthly kirtans on offer in the Kapiti Coast from Paraparaumu to Otaki to Te Horo. All welcome.
-Spirit of Kirtan every first Sat 7.30PM @ Wisdom of Meditation Centre. 58 Arcus Rd. Te Horo.
-Sanctuary Kirtan with Kapiti Kirtan Collective every second Sunday, 5PM @ The Lotus Center. 91 Ruapehu St. Paraparaumu.
-Ōtaki Kirtan with Anna every last Friday, 7.30PM @ Ha Pai Wellness, Main St. Ōtaki.
Gathering
Location
Description
When
Contact
Kirtan
Hamilton East
Gather in the beautiful old refurbished villa that is Srinivasa Yoga House to sing Kirtan.
Monthly (usually)
Gathering
Location
Description
When
Contact
Kirtan and Chai
Hawkes Bay
Kirtan and Chai.
Monthly
Gathering
Location
Description
When
Contact
Kirtan with Pragyadhara
Auckland
These are mini immersion experiences designed to introduce and deepen connection with the ancient wisdom of mantra yoga. Using sound and vibration as the main mediums of relaxation and turning inwards they include learning a few mantras, pronunciation of sanskrit, naada yoga, kirtan and how to weave mantra into your yoga practice.
Focused on experiential learning and cultivating self-reflective awareness throughout the day. These are suitable for both beginners and those building more mantra elements into their practice.
Monthly
Gathering
Location
Description
When
Contact
Mantra Chanting & Kirtan with Cacao.
Whanganui
Our practice will begin with the meditative practice of repeating a mantra 108 times which helps calm the mind and connect one to a deeper sense of presence. With each repetition, the mantra becomes an anchor, drawing the awareness inward and inviting a sense of peace and clarity.
Monthly
Gathering
Location
Description
When
Contact
Ōtautahi Kirtan Collective
Christchurch
Weekly kirtans across the city of like minded hearts coming together to sing the chants of devotion.
First Saturday of the month: Kirtan at Uprising 5-6.15pm
Second Friday of the month (starting 8 May): Kirtan at Southshore 5-6.15pm
Third Sunday of the month (19 April): Kirtan at 107 Effingham Street 5pm
Fourth Sunday of the month (starting 26 April): Kirtan and Sound Journey Upstairs in Gables Arcade Rangiora 4pm (Cindy 021 296 9819)
This page will evolve
Over time, this space will grow to reflect the people, gatherings, and stories that make up that community.
If you are part of the kirtan fest community - whether you host gatherings, share music, or simply love to attend - you’re warmly invited to be part of shaping this page.