The Gardens of Babylon
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Presence Profile
Calmness
Focus
Human Connection
Physical Activity
Culture & Meaning
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A place to slow down together
Gardens of Babylon organises festivals and gatherings where music is intertwined with spirituality and conscious togetherness. Across different locations worldwide, they create temporary environments where people come together to dance, listen and deepen. The festivals feel less like isolated events and more like a community that comes together for a moment in time.
What it feels like
People appreciate Gardens of Babylon for the strong sense of connection that emerges on and beyond the dance floor. Many participants experience familiarity and recognition, as the community extends across multiple editions. Dance acts as the binding force, while the integration of spirituality adds depth. Gardens of Babylon is often experienced as intense, open and connective — a place people return to not just for the music, but for one another.
Without Distraction one can be present
At Gardens of Babylon, presence emerges through shared movement. Dancing draws attention out of the mind and into the body, while music and rhythm synchronise people with one another. Moving together creates a field of shared attention in which distraction fades. Spiritual elements and rituals add depth, but dance remains the anchor: this is where people meet, without roles or explanation.
Why people come here
Creative Flow, Embodied Experience, Human Connection, Meaningful Rituals, Physical Activity, Being offline together
MORE ABOUT US
Gardens of Babylon organises festivals where dance is the central practice of coming together. Music brings people into shared movement and acts as a common language. Around the dance floor, a strong community emerges: many participants know each other from previous gatherings and recognise one another in intention, energy and way of being together. Alongside music, spirituality forms an integral layer of the experience. Meditation, workshops, talks and shared moments may be part of the programme, depending on the setting. The identity of Gardens of Babylon remains consistent throughout: regardless of location, the focus is on conscious gathering, connection and collective experience. The place changes, the community moves with it.
LOCATION DETAILS
ADDRESS
Amsterdam
Nederland
REGULAR OPENING HOURS
Note: for exact hours always check with the location
Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm