ZNA Gathering: goa trance gathering at Montargil Lake, Portugal
A biennial goa and retro-psytrance gathering at Montargil Lake in Ponte de Sor, in Portugal's Alentejo. The latest edition began on 15 July 2026; the next dates are not announced yet.
ZNA Gathering is built around goa trance and the retro side of psytrance rather than the current festival mainstream. It takes place every two years — editions were held in August 2022, July 2024 and July 2026 — and lasts about a week. The crowd is international, with a strong core of long-time fans of the goa sound.
Location
The gathering takes place at Montargil Lake, in the municipality of Ponte de Sor, Portalegre district, in the Alentejo region. The site combines lakeshore, forest and open-air dance floor, and swimming is part of the day. Lisbon is the nearest major city, and Lisbon airport (LIS) is the main gateway. July is midsummer in Portugal.
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Music
The focus is goa trance, alongside progressive psytrance. Expect a program that leans toward the melodic, older roots of the genre rather than the newest styles. Line-ups are published on the official site and social channels before each edition.
Community
ZNA attracts an international audience with many scene veterans. Between editions, the official Instagram and Facebook pages are the best places to follow news and the announcement of the next dates.
Travel
Ponte de Sor is reached by road, and a car is recommended. Most international visitors arrive via Lisbon (LIS). Sources differ on camping: one listing says there is none, while the official site offers tent and tipi rental. Hotels are also available in the area.
Tickets
Tickets are sold through znagathering.com/tickets. Prices for the next edition have not been published. For reference, one listing gave a starting price of €65 for the 2024 edition; check the official site for current figures.
FAQ
- When is the next ZNA Gathering?
- No dates have been announced yet. ZNA has taken place every two years (2022, 2024, 2026); watch the official site and Instagram for news.
- Where does the festival take place?
- At Montargil Lake in Ponte de Sor, Portalegre district, in Portugal's Alentejo. Lisbon is the nearest major city.
- When was the last edition?
- It began on 15 July 2026. Sources differ on whether it ended on 21 or 22 July.
- What music is played?
- Goa trance and progressive psytrance, with a focus on the retro sound of the genre.
- Can I camp?
- Sources differ. One listing says there is no camping, but the official site offers tent and tipi rental. Hotels are available nearby.
- How much are tickets?
- Prices for the next edition are not published. One listing gave tickets from €65 for 2024.
- How do I get there?
- By road; a car is recommended. The nearest major airport is Lisbon (LIS).