Astral Harvest Festival 2019

Driftpile, AB, Canada

Illumination in Alberta at Astral Harvest 2019

Taking place from July 4 -7 in the beautiful boreal wilderness of Northern Alberta, the intimate and majestic Astral Harvest Festival will return once again this year for Season 12: Illumination. The nestled gathering has garnered a dedicated following and become a staple of the Canadian electronic music scene with its unique combination of music, art, yoga, movement, and learning experiences.

With Astral Harvest rapidly approaching, the festival has come forth with their stunning final lineup that will bring together artists of all different kinds for one unforgettable weekend. On the music front, guests will have the chance to witness sounds from Dirtybird duo Walker & Royce, renowned Bristol producer Sam Binga, festival master and house music aficionado Sabo, and G-house phenom BIJOU.

2018 highlights on the music front included UK dance music maestro WBBL, Whistler locals and funk experts SkiiTour, world-champion DJ and Juno Award Winning producer DJ Brace, Australian vocalist Deya Dova, Baltimore bass heavyweight SOOHAN, Calgary resident mixing funk and bass music Defunk, Canadian festival favorites Smalltown DJs, electrifying live duo Moontricks and more.

Where to stay for Astral Harvest 2019

Astral Harvest has various options for camping on-site including general bring your own tent options that are included in the price of a ticket. The venue is a manageable size, so guests can easily walk around to the different stages, hangout areas, and the campground.

The Union Bank Inn is a wel priced boutique hotel in downtown Edmonton, highly praised for its dining and location. Guest rooms are uniquely decorated in a modern renaissance theme and feature beautiful goose down duvets and cozy fireplaces. Included in the room rate is a delicious a-la-carte breakfast at Madison’s and excellent Wi-Fi. Guests are also treated every evening to a wine, fruit and cheese sampler that is delivered to their room.

At the heart of downtown Edmonton, The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald offers classic luxury with spacious, well-maintained rooms. Get your morning newspaper, enjoy the pool and dining in the Harvest Room. WiFi is free if you sign up for their Presidents Card.

Things to do in Edmonton, Alberta

Beyond music, guests can also enjoy art, classes, art exhibits, dancing, and much more at the venue, along with the beauty of some good old fashion camping. Outside of the festival is the beautiful Northern Alberta wilderness to explore, along with rivers and lakes around the area.

A unique way to get around Edmonton is with the Highlevel Bridge Streetcar. It goes past some of the most scenic spots in the city, and you’ll get to ride on some the oldest operating streetcars. The service runs daily from May to September and on weekends in October.

West Edmonton Mall has over 800 stores, one of the world’s largest indoor water parks, roller coasters and a full-size skating rink.

Astral Harvest Festival 2019 Dates

The dates for the Astral Harvest Festival are July 4 – 7, 2019.