St. Pete Yoga Fest
- Dates
- Nov 7, 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Spa Beach Park at the St. Pete Pier
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 6, 2026
St. Pete Yoga Fest returns to St. Petersburg, FL, Nov 7, 2026. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
What it stands for
The festival is dedicated to creating inclusive access to yoga and wellness education for the residents of St. Petersburg, and publishes a commitment to a harassment free experience for everyone regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion or lack thereof. Its 2026 theme is The Journey Inward and Returning Home, which the organizer frames as an invitation to release what no longer serves you, quiet the mind, and return to a sense of wholeness. It is produced entirely by volunteers, and 10 percent of profits goes to Mindful Movement Florida, which the organizer describes as bringing mindfulness and yoga to schools and underserved communities in St. Petersburg
The experience
What's special
A free, volunteer run yoga day on the sand at the St. Pete Pier, where the festival itself costs nothing and only the classes are ticketed. It runs from 9am to 10pm, turning from yoga classes, workshops, music and wellness education in daylight into kirtan and ecstatic dance after dark, with a vendor village along the shore. The organizer gives 10 percent of all profits to a local nonprofit and says pass sales are what keep the gates free
The practice
all levels. The organizer says no yoga experience is needed at all and that classes are open to all levels, from beginners to seasoned practitioners
Flowing sequences that link breath to movement. Expect to move and sweat.
Fully supported poses with props, built for rest and recovery rather than effort.
Slower, foundational postures held breath by breath. The classic starting point.
Beyond the mat
- meditation
- sound healing
- live music
- kirtan
- ecstatic dance
- wellness education
- massage
Styles named as the festival itself describes them.
Programme
The programme description is the 2026 one, read from the live homepage and FAQ on 2026-09-06. No 2026 class grid or teacher roster had been published. The only named programme content anywhere on the site is from the 2025 edition and is labelled as such in lineup_edition_note and music_lineup
3 sessions across the weekend. Open any strand.
Concerts, kirtan & musicopen
- Kirtan and ecstatic dance at nightkirtan, ecstatic dance
Special events & ceremoniesopen
- Music, sound healing and wellness educationsound healing, wellness education
Classes & workshopsopen
- Yoga classes and workshops through the dayvinyasa, restorative, hatha, acro, partner yoga
Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Children participating in yoga must be registered, meaning they need a ticket, and must have signed liability waivers. The sponsor pack names a Kids Zone. No kids free age is published for 2026; the 2025 press release said children ages 9 and under were free, but that was under the 2025 paid admission model and does not describe 2026, where admission is free for everyone
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
What it costs
Add-ons
What to bring
A full weekend of practice is easier with your own kit. What earns its place in the bag:
BlocksTwo foam or cork blocks bring the floor closer in standing and seated poses, and prop you up in restorative work.
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A bolster
Your own matRentals sell out and shared mats are thin. Bring a grippy, cushioned mat you trust for a full weekend of practice.
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Water and electrolytes
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Photos: “Cork yoga blocks” by Ian Alexander, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; “Flannels 5” by Louis Beche, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Teachers & presenters
No 2026 teacher or performer roster is published. The organizer says the class schedule and descriptions will be posted online and at the info booth. The only named people on the festival's own site are from the 2025 edition, in the organizer's own press release: keynote speaker Dr. Carlos Garcia on 'Living Yoga: A Journey of Compassion and Connection', Sacred City leading a kirtan musical experience, and headliner St Pete DJ and violinist Violuna closing the night with ecstatic dance. Those three are recorded in music_lineup and labelled 2025, not attached to 2026
vendor village
Applications for vendors and sponsors were open on September 6, 2026 with a deadline of October 1, 2026. The organizer calls for certified healthy food vendors and yoga and wellness related vendors. Published vendor fees, which are a separate money layer from admission and classes: for profit vendor $300, or $250 early bird, for a 10 by 10 space, with yoga studios entitled to choose one teacher to represent the studio as a scheduled teacher, and beverage vendors barred from alcohol and THC including delta; non profit vendor $150, or $100 early bird, on proof of status; food vendor $400, or $350 early bird, for a food truck or booth, requiring branding on the truck and a current food licence; artist corner $100 for a table with no booth and no electricity. Sponsorship tiers are Presenting $5000, Platinum $3000, Gold $1500 and Silver $750; the silver tier includes a dedicated 45 minute workshop slot on the main stage. The organizer's 2025 press release describes a vendor village along the shore showcasing massage, products and local talent
Getting there
How do I get to St. Pete Yoga Fest?
By car
Most people drive to St. Pete Yoga Fest. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost paid. There are parking lots on the St. Pete Pier and payment is required. The organizer says spots tend to fill up quickly in the afternoon and recommends carpooling or ride sharing, noting additional garages within walking distance, and points to the St. Pete Pier website for detail
🚙 Car hire
Where
Venue
Spa Beach Park at the St. Pete Pier
Pricing
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