Essex Recovery Festival 2026 brought hundreds of people together for three days of music, wellbeing, activities, conversations and community, all in a completely drug and alcohol-free environment.

This film captures just some of what made the weekend so special: the people, the atmosphere, the moments of joy and the feeling of being part of something where recovery is understood and celebrated.

Whether you came with friends, arrived on your own, volunteered, performed, shared your story or simply came to experience the weekend, thank you for being part of it.

Essex Recovery Festival returns 23–25 July 2027.

The festival that puts your recovery first.