Six Unique Experiences to Unlock at Elements Festival 2025

Elements Festival returns this year with a slew of multisensory experiences, including wellness workshops, specialty dining, vibe villages, and more.

Nestled within the lush Pocono Mountains lies a weekend escape where boisterous bass blends with immersive art experiences for an otherworldly escapade. Elements Music & Arts Festival is back for another year at the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA, from August 8-10. Delivering a stellar lineup of electronic heavyweights and upcoming artists, the independently run festival continues to reign supreme as the North East’s premier dance music event.

Along with a lineup brimming with world-class talent, Elements fully immerses attendees into a trippy fantasy world where creativity ignites and possibilities are endless. Throughout the weekend, festival-goers have the opportunity to dance at four themed stages (Fire, Earth, Water, and Air), wander through an enchanted forest filled with splendiferous surprises, and unite as a community through Burning Man-esque fan-run villages.

With a multitude of opportunities to immerse yourself in the magic of Elements beyond music, we’re here to break down some of the best adventures and side-quests. For those looking for a festival experience beyond stage hopping, read along for six experiences to level up your festival weekend and break away from the norm of chasing sets.

Six Unique Experiences to Unlock at Elements Festival 2025

Courtesy of Elements Festival // Andrew Rauner

Open Your Third Eye With This Year’s Wellness Lineup

Festivals act as a sanctuary to reconnect with yourself, healing through sound and the collective effervescence of the crowd. Elements takes it one step further with a robust lineup of wellness workshops intended to nourish your soul. From Crystals and Chakras to Sound Healing and Yoga, the Healing Garden and Wellnest will have you feeling relaxed and grounded.

Set your intentions and join Elements for a Full Moon Ceremony on Saturday evening. Harnessing the energy of the moon, the collective will release what no longer serves them and invite in new opportunities for the new cycle.

Enjoy Side Quests at Elements’ Vibe Villages

Exclusive to Elements, the attendee-run Vibe Villages are the best place to sidequest pre- or post-festival. In true Burning Man fashion, the Elements community bands together to bring a variety of self-funded interactive experiences to the campgrounds. From full-on sound camps to camps with lounges and daytime activities, there’s endless shenanigans to be had.

Returning Sound Camps include Philly-based Solar Sounds, Moon Rocks, and NYC’s RENEGADE, who hosted Tape B, Disco Lines, and more on their U-Haul stage last year. For daytime fun, head over to 4.20 R Ave for extensive programming. Adopt a stuffed animal, enjoy Lyra performances, and enjoy a selection of local DJs before heading into the festival grounds.

Get Pampered at the Unicorn Lounge, Unicorn Salon, or Zen Den

Elements helps you look and feel your best, thanks to the Unicorn Lounge, Unicorn Salon, and Zen Den. Complete your festival look with glam service from Sik Braids. With the Unicorn Lounge in the festival footprint and the Unicorn Salon in the campgrounds, the talented team of hairdressers and makeup artists will help transform you into your ideal fest alter-ego.

Looking to unwind and prep for another long day of dancing? Head to the Zen Den for 30-minute massages, facials, contrast therapy (sauna/cold plunge), and a variety of IV drips and vitamin shots.

To pre-book services at the Unicorn Lounge, Unicorn Salon, or Zen Den, visit the Vagaro website.

Courtesy of Elements Music & Arts Festival // Jake West

Elevate Your Elements Weekend with a Specialty Dining Experience

Who said festival food has to be chicken fingers and a giant slice of pizza? Foodies can enjoy two elevated dining experiences this year in collaboration with Pocono Organics. Available on Saturday and Sunday, the dazzling Disco Brunch starts the day off on a high note. Guests will feast on a buffet-style brunch featuring locally sourced ingredients, while vibing to the delectable sounds of disco spun by live DJs.

Dinner service on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday features an Italian feast. Nonna’s Italian Kitchen celebrates the flavors of Italy with a full three-course family-style meal. Enjoy spaghetti and gravy (just like Nonna makes it), ratatouille, and tiramisu as Cirque-tacular Productions and a live DJ provide endless entertainment. To reserve your spot at the table, visit Tixr.

Explore the Art That Transforms the Expansive Festival Footprint

As a music and arts festival, Elements serves as a one-of-a-kind immersive art gallery of epic proportions. New art installations, Hall of Faces, Portal to Air, and the Neon Trees, illuminate the dark forest with vibrant colors.

Artwork from Josh Cohen will be on display, including his beloved TeeterMAZE, which has been featured at Electric Forest. Hop on roaming art cars, experience the mind-bending True Mirror, and enjoy massive themed stages where imagination runs wild.

Get Wild and Wacky with Elements’ Extensive Festival Programming

Zany experiences and full-bellied laughs are plentiful at Elements, thanks to its superb festival programming. The Fun Box heats up for another year of outrageous activities as Clown Cult returns to the stage for daily performances. Enjoy a shuffle workshop from Shuffle House‘s Elena Cruz on Friday, along with tons of unannounced surprises.

Visit the Bizarre to see the theatrics of the Night Circus, enjoy games at the Carnival of Chaos, and play to win epic prizes at Frick Frack Blackjack. New for 2025, the Silent Disco Den will provide groovy beats from dueling DJs tucked within the forest.

It’s not too late to join the party! Head over to Tixr to secure your spot at the 2025 edition of Elements Music & Arts Festival.