VERVE 2026 felt distinct. There was a palpable desire this year for something entirely authentic - something that offered real connection. It felt almost as though there had been a collective decision by everyone who joined us to slow down and switch off the autopilot.

This year’s curation pushed boundaries in the best possible way, balancing transcendent performances, rigorous physical movement and deep mental expansion. For those who joined us on Friday evening, you know you witnessed something incredibly special. We were profoundly lucky to experience Devina Starlight on the Main Lawn for a breathtaking, electric moment that set the tone for the rest of the weekend.

Our movement spaces became true sanctuaries of focus. With practitioners receive precise, hands-on alignment and expert guidance proved how much our community values the exceptional skill and calibre of the world-class facilitators we bring into these spaces.

The Main Stage provided the ideal backdrop for mind-expanding dialogue. From Kirsty Gallagher sharing her lunar wisdom, to The Retirement Rebel challenging the status quo on ageing and purpose, the conversations left a profound, lingering impact.

While our main areas hosted unforgettable energy, so much of the true magic of VERVE 2026 happened in the spaces between scheduled sessions. It was found where old friends reconnected and strangers shared space over a matcha. It lived in the unhurried afternoon wanders through the gardens, or chilling under the trees to allow body and mind to gently integrate the last practice. Our festival footprint is intentionally designed to give you that breathing room; we don’t believe in frantic, rushed itineraries, but in creating a rhythm where your nervous system can genuinely reset. And, of course, the peacocks! What joy they brought to our sessions.

As we process the inspiration, feedback and gorgeous memories of this year's VERVE, our focus has also naturally shifted to what comes next. The blueprints for VERVE 2027 (21st–23rd May) are already being drawn and we are committed to making it our most elevated weekend yet.

Thank you for making VERVE 2026 such an unforgettable one. Let’s carry this grounded energy into the summer ahead and we look forward to welcoming you back to Larmer Tree next May.

The VERVE team x