When is WAO Festival 2027?

The dates have not been announced yet. The 2026 edition took place from 12 to 17 August.

Where does WAO take place?

At Parco dei Sette Frati on Monte Peglia, San Venanzo (TR), Umbria, inside the Monte Peglia UNESCO biosphere reserve. Orvieto is the nearest city.

No. An earlier version of our article placed WAO in Montelago. The festival takes place on Monte Peglia in San Venanzo, Umbria.

Is WAO a psytrance festival?

Partly. Psytrance is one of several genres, alongside techno, melodic house and ambient.

Fly into Perugia (PEG), about an hour away, or Rome Fiumicino (FCO), about two hours away. The official site lists shuttle and public-transport options.

Yes, camping is available at the festival.

WAO Festival: music, art and wellness on Monte Peglia, Umbria

San Venanzo, Italy

WAO ("We Are One") combines electronic music, visionary art and wellness in a UNESCO biosphere reserve on Monte Peglia, Umbria. The 2026 edition ran 12–17 August; 2027 dates are not announced yet.

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WAO, short for "We Are One", is an electronic music, visionary art and wellness festival in central Italy. The 2026 edition lasted six days and paired dance floors with workshops, talks and art installations. An eco-conscious approach fits the setting inside a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Psytrance is one part of the music, not the whole of it.

Location

The festival is held at Parco dei Sette Frati on Monte Peglia, in the municipality of San Venanzo (TR), Umbria. The area of mountain, forest and hills lies within the Monte Peglia UNESCO biosphere reserve. Orvieto is the nearest city. In August, central Italy is in high summer.

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Music

Psytrance shares the program with techno, melodic house and ambient, chill-out and downtempo sounds. Sources don't specify which psytrance styles are booked, so check the line-up on the official site and Instagram once it is announced.

Community

WAO draws Italians and international visitors, many of whom camp on site. Workshops, talks and art give the festival a program that reaches beyond the dance floor. The official Instagram, Facebook and YouTube channels are the places to follow news.

Travel

The organizers' "How to get there" page lists shuttle and public-transport options. The nearest airport is Perugia (PEG), about an hour away; Rome Fiumicino (FCO), about two hours away, is the main international gateway. Camping is available on site.

Tickets

No ticket prices for the next edition have been published, and the 2027 dates are not announced yet. Ticket sales and conditions are communicated through waofestival.it and the official social channels.

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FAQ

When is WAO Festival 2027?: The dates have not been announced yet. The 2026 edition took place from 12 to 17 August.
Where does WAO take place?: At Parco dei Sette Frati on Monte Peglia, San Venanzo (TR), Umbria, inside the Monte Peglia UNESCO biosphere reserve. Orvieto is the nearest city.
Is WAO in Montelago?: No. An earlier version of our article placed WAO in Montelago. The festival takes place on Monte Peglia in San Venanzo, Umbria.
Is WAO a psytrance festival?: Partly. Psytrance is one of several genres, alongside techno, melodic house and ambient.
What does WAO stand for?: "We Are One".
How do I get there?: Fly into Perugia (PEG), about an hour away, or Rome Fiumicino (FCO), about two hours away. The official site lists shuttle and public-transport options.
Can I camp?: Yes, camping is available at the festival.