Yoga! Shopping! Talks! DJs! How the Happy Place Festivals come to life
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<p>Are you coming to one of the Happy Place Festivals this year? We hope so! Have you been before and wondered how it all comes together? Maybe you’re unsure about coming and want to know what the vibe’s like...</p><br><p>Fearne’s joined by Team Happy Place’s Nicky Darling – she heads up all the live events – to get the behind the scenes goss on what it takes to make sure you have a gorgeous time at the festivals.</p><p> </p><p><strong>They chat about –</strong></p><br><p>-Why it takes a whole year to plan the festivals</p><br><p>-Making sure there’s something for everyone, including yoga, breathwork, arts and crafts, shopping, book signings, live poetry, and DJs</p><br><p>-How <em>your </em>feedback changes future festivals</p><br><p>-Learning the hard way that more toilets and food trucks are needed</p><br><p>-The new area for 2026: The Happy Hub, where there’ll be hula-hooping, line dancing, and a silent disco</p><br><p>-Who’ll be doing brilliant talks on stage this year</p><br><p>-What happens when the weather doesn’t play ball</p><br><p>-Fearne’s mum living for the festivals’ logistical dramas</p><br><p>-Encouraging more men to come along – there’s loads for you too guys!</p><br><p>-The naughtiest things people have been found doing at the festivals</p><br><p>-The joy of surprising someone with the title of Happy Place Hero</p><p> </p><p>In 2026 the Happy Place Festival will be at Old Deer Park in London on the 11th and 12th of July, and Tatton Park in Cheshire on the 5th and 6th of September.</p><br><p><a href="https://www.happyplaceofficial.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get your tickets now</a>!</p><p><strong> </strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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