Tickets
ISTA FESTIVAL CYPRUS
12 - 16 November
We are glad that you want to join the adventure!
Below you will find all the info you need about registering to the festival.
The festival is open to all (above the age of 21), experienced and beginners alike. You do not need to be an ISTA graduate to participate.
The exact location of the festival will be shared with the ticket holders closer to the event's date.
The nearest airport is Paphos, but we will provide a shuttle to the festival both from Larnaca and Paphos airports. Below you find more information about that service.
What does the ticket include?
Festival
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Access to all of the ISTA festival's content - workshops, ceremonies, parties, and so on.
Accomodation
Accommodation in a beautiful and comfortable venue located by the beach - according to the type of ticket you choose (description below).
Camping is available too.
Food
The hotel will provide us with 3 varied delicious meals a day (vegan / vegetarian options available). Coffee, tea, and water will be available throughout the day.
Not included and can be purchased additionally:
Shuttle Service
The ticket DOES NOT include a spot on the festival's shuttle. It can be booked separately when buying your ticket and costs around 40€-20€ per direction, depending on the airport you choose.
Application Process & Ticket Purchase
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To book a spot, please begin by filling out the registration form.
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Once submitted, kindly wait for our confirmation.
If your application is approved, you will receive an email with a payment link. There, you can select your preferred accommodation and choose whether you'd like to join the shuttle.
Please read before our Terms & Conditions as well as the Cancellation Policy.
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Complete the payment. Your spot at the festival (and on the shuttle, if selected) will be secured only after the payment is completed.
Ticket options
Refund & Cancellation Policy
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Tickets can be canceled within two weeks of purchase, with handling fees deducted from the refund. After two weeks, tickets are non-refundable. Please email us in case of cancellation: istafest.cyprus@gmail.com
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Tickets purchased within the three weeks leading up to the festival are not eligible for a refund.
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The Organization of the festival reserves the right to change the prices, the program, the list of presenters and musicians invited, without prior notice, according to possible external circumstances beyond our control. Under no circumstance can any change to the above-mentioned elements lead to any compensation from the festival.
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Inability to fulfill these requirements won’t be a valid ground to request a refund for the purchased tickets.
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If for any reason the festival is postponed to a different date (or year), all the purchased tickets will be postponed to the new dates.
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If for any reason the festival is canceled (and not postponed), the purchased tickets will be refunded in full.
About the rooms
All the rooms have a clean and contemporary design with all the amenities: bathroom, hair drier, fridge, satellite TV, safety lock, and wifi on demand. Some rooms have balconies, some have sea views, and others overlook the garden.
Towels, bed linens, soap, shampoo, are also provided in each room.
All rooms are air-conditioned.
All rooms are very close to the beach and surrounded by nature. Everything is within a short walking distance to the festival areas.
Additional information:
NUTRITION
Besides the three included meals in the ticket, there will be a coffee shop where you can buy extra snacks, drinks, and treats. If you have specific dietary needs, please bring any necessary food items and supplements with you. You can store it in the mini fridge provided in your room.
MIND ALTERING SUBSTANCES
Alcohol will not be sold, and bringing alcohol or any other mind-altering substances to the festival is not allowed!
LANGUAGE
As an International Festival, with presenters and participants coming from all over the world - the festival and all of its content and workshops will be in English.
PARKING
If you arrive by car, there will be parking spaces available on site.
SHUTTLES from Larnaca or Paphos Airports:
Details about shuttle options will be included in the payment link you’ll receive with your confirmation email after you filled out the registration form. The shuttles cost between 20 € to 40€ per direction (depending on which airport you choose to be picked up)
NUDITY
Nudity is welcome but totally optional :)
You’re free to be without clothes during workshops, at the beach, and in designated areas. In all other spaces, please wear clothing.
It’s always your choice – do whatever feels right for you in the allowed areas. There’s room for everyone to be comfortable in their own way!
IT IS NOT ALLOWED TO BRING PETS
The venue is home to a few friendly resident animals, including cats and a dog, who freely roam the grounds. Guests are not permitted to bring their own pets to the festival.
Terms & Conditions:
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I declare that I am an adult (over 21) and capable of taking care of myself and choosing what is right for me. I am attending the festival on my own free will. I do not have a mental illness that could interfere with my participation in the activities of the festival.
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By sending this form, I remove any responsibility from the organization for any physical or emotional incident that may occur to me during the festival. I take full responsibility for all my actions and interactions on physical, health, sexual, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels.
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I agree to respect my own boundaries and those of others at all times. I agree to seek clear verbal consent before any intimate interaction. Intimate contact will occur only when there is a full "yes" from all involved. I recognize that "maybe" is not a "yes" and will treat it as a "no."
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I understand that some of the festival's content includes nudity (partial or full), sexuality, and intimate touch. Participation in such workshops is my free choice, and I can opt out of any activity that doesn't align with my boundaries.
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I understand that purchasing a ticket with a bed in a shared room or dorm room is subject to a free spot in 2, 3, 4, or 5 people rooms, according to availability.
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I understand that my room preference will be taken into consideration, but that beds within the rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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I agree not to take ANY pictures or film during the workshops or ceremonies. The only ones allowed to take pictures or videos are the official festival photographers. If I do not wish to appear in any media, it is my responsibility to inform the staff. I agree to maintain discretion and not photograph or share materials without the consent of all involved. Additionally, I will not disclose personal details about others.
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I understand that the use of mind-altering substances, such as alcohol and drugs, is prohibited, as they can impair the ability to give or receive conscious consent. We aim to maintain a clear and conscious space. I am aware that I am not allowed to bring or consume ANY kind of drugs or alcohol during the festival.
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The organization is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal items, including cars, money, jewelry, phones, laptops, etc. Valuables should not be left unattended in rooms, tents, or vehicles.
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I acknowledge that the festival is a personal journey within a group setting, requiring personal responsibility for my experience. Participation may evoke strong emotions or past traumas. While the space can facilitate deep healing, it is not a therapeutic environment and is not equipped to handle complex psychological issues. Support is available, but it does not replace professional therapy.
Also read our Refund & Cancellation Policy